[jmans8666]

Today i was attempting to getting an outlet out of wall because it was too far in and i wasn't able to plug things into it. and i took off the cover plate and unscrewed the outlet thinking it would pull itself out. but instead it sparked and tripped the circuit. it fried the outlet and i had to disconnect it. I know i should have shut off the power first but i have 2 questions.

what can I use to take the outlet farther out of the wall so i can plug things into it? Is there anyway?

What would happen if i used the fried outlet again?


I'm sorry if i sound like an idiot asking dumb questions but i am not a professional

 

[rjniles]

Why is the receptacle box set so deep? Post a picture./ You can get box extenders to bring the box out flush with the wall surface.

If you try to reuse a "fried" receptacle, it gets "refried". Toss it and get new.

 

[jmans8666]

The Box is set so deep because its just an old metal box original to the house and its very loose and thats why it eventually got pushed back so far in the wall. should i just buy a remodel box?

 

[rjniles]

If you can get the box out to the wall surface level, drill 2 holes thru the side of the box and secure with sheet metal screws. If after securing it is still too deep, get a plastic box extender to get it to flush. Install a new receptacle.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

 

[Saturday Cowboy]

If you try to reuse a "fried" receptacle, it gets "refried".

Thanks:laughing::laughing::laughing::thumbup: