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Locate & Turn Off an Electrical Circuit
Remove the Receptacle Box & Cut the Wires to Replace an Electrical Outlet
Clean Out an Electrical Outlet Box
Choose a Replacement Electrical Outlet
Connect a New Electrical Outlet to Existing Wiring
Testing a New Electrical Outlet
Locate & Turn Off an Electrical Circuit
Remove the Receptacle Box & Cut the Wires to Replace an Electrical Wall Switch
Clean Out an Electrical Wall Switch
Choose a Replacement Electrical Wall Switch
Connect a New Electrical Switch to Existing Wiring
Install a New Switch Plate on a Rewired Electrical Wall Switch
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Draw the Room Outlets for a Home Electrical Map
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Summary: Tips for cleaning an electrical box in preparation of replacing the outlet; learn these electrical wiring tasks and more in this free home improvement video.
"Hi! This is John on behalf of Expert Village. In this video clip, I will show you Part 3 in replacing an old electrical outlet. Next what we need to do is go ahead and put wire nuts on our wires, and this is just a safety precaution. The next thing that I am going to do is vacuum out the box. A lot of times over the years you will get dirt and debris and spider webs into these boxes, and it can possibly pose a fire hazard. This will just really ensure that the box is as safe as can be."
eHow Article: Clean Out an Electrical Outlet Box
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