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Replacing an Electrical outlet is easy, but...

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with WHISPERING PINES REALTY 20398180

Always a but.

Did you know that electrical outlets come in different sizes.  What I mean if you have a15 amp outlet, it isn't safe to put a 20 amp one in it's place.

What do you do if you find that the outlet you are replacing does not have a ground wire?

What concern should you have if the wires are scorched or burned on the ends?

I am a handy man, but before I dig into a project of any kind, I make sure I understand the inner workings and the dangers that could lie within.

 

Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!
Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

Very good reminder....had a client change out all of thier outlets.....they reverse polarized every single outlet they changed out!  uuuggghhhh!!!!    At least they were consistent!

Jun 07, 2013 11:10 PM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Knowledge, preparation, and Plan B are all good things to have when dealing with home improvement projects, especially ones involving electricity and plumbing.

Jun 07, 2013 11:22 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

When it comes to specialty repairs like electrical, I prefer to hire someone.

Jun 08, 2013 02:28 AM
Carol Zingone
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL
Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS
I don't do electrical - I leave that to the pros!
Jun 09, 2013 02:14 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I'm just stopping by to wish you a Happy Father's Day. I hope you have some fun family things planned.

Jun 09, 2013 03:02 AM
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

People think that one outlet is just like the nest but that is so far from the truth

Jun 12, 2013 05:51 AM
Randi Brammer
Randi Brammer, Acctg. - Hinckley, MN
Accountant & Tax Preparer

Even I can replace them but buying the right one I would be stumped.

Jun 17, 2013 11:45 PM