DodgePremium
join:2002-11-27 | Furniture and a power outlet I have a single power outlet in the bathroom that is now covered by a standing cabinet. Everytime I need to get to the outlet I need to move the cabinet and it's starting to get on my nerves:)
Is there a way to move the outlet onto the cabinet while still keeping it fairly detachable if I need to move the cabinet completely out of the way? |
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 boltEnd of the line DSL sucks.Premium
join:2003-11-11
Charlestown, IN
kudos:1 | I use something like »www.lowes.com/pd_90581-16503-UTP···cetInfo= with a low profile plug behind some of our bigger pieces of furniture. |
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DodgePremium
join:2002-11-27 | This would probaly work if it was 1) smaller and 2) this is going to be used about 3 feet from a bathroom sink, so I'll probably need some sort of GFI outlet. |
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BobAccount deleted
join:2012-07-22
New Jersey | reply to Dodge
Cut a hole in the back of the cabinet so you can access the outlet. |
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 alkizmo
join:2007-06-25
Pierrefonds, QC
kudos:1 | reply to Dodge
There are plenty of choices for size and colors of powerstrips.
As for GFCI, just replace the outlet with a GFCI outlet. Anything connected to it will therefore be GFCI protected. |
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 The PigI know you want to be mePremium
join:2009-09-11 | reply to Bob
said by Bob:Cut a hole in the back of the cabinet so you can access the outlet.
And do not throw out the piece that was cut out just in case you need to fill the hole later on! |
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 chambercPremium
join:2008-08-05
Irving, TX
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said by Dodge:This would probaly work if it was 1) smaller and 2) this is going to be used about 3 feet from a bathroom sink, so I'll probably need some sort of GFI outlet.
Avoid GFCI, as they're more trouble than they're worth... |
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| said by chamberc:said by Dodge:This would probaly work if it was 1) smaller and 2) this is going to be used about 3 feet from a bathroom sink, so I'll probably need some sort of GFI outlet.
Avoid GFCI, as they're more trouble than they're worth... What trouble are they? Mine only trip on an actual fault. The old ones I had were terrible but the new ones are just fine. They're no problem here, and I have what is considered a harsh environment for a GFCI (strong RF fields, specifically). |
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 nunyaWho is John Galt?Premium,MVM
join:2000-12-23
O Fallon, MO
kudos:8
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Since we are giving out bad advice:
Seatbelts and airbags ore over rated too.
Sunscreen is for pussies.
Smoking never hurt anyone.
Just put some butter on that 3rd degree burn.
Kids should start drinking early to build up an alcohol tolerance.
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If someone refers to herself / himself as a "guru", they probably aren't. |
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 John GaltForward, MarchPremium
join:2004-09-30
Happy Camp
kudos:5 | said by nunya:Since we are giving out bad advice: Smoking when dispensing gasoline is OK since it is not 'real fire'.
Wearing safety glasses just makes it harder to see.
Reaching under the wood to see if the saw blade is making it through the material is OK if you just barely touch the blade. |
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"Avoid GFCI" So is non permitted electrical work that doesn't meet code. |
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TheMGPremium
join:2007-09-04
Canada
kudos:1 | reply to fifty nine
said by fifty nine:What trouble are they? Mine only trip on an actual fault.
Ditto. Never had a GFCI trip when it wasn't supposed to. |
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 tvtekLive life to its fullestPremium
join:2004-03-07
Concord, CA
·Astound Broadband
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said by chamberc:said by Dodge:This would probaly work if it was 1) smaller and 2) this is going to be used about 3 feet from a bathroom sink, so I'll probably need some sort of GFI outlet.
Avoid GFCI, as they're more trouble than they're worth... I guess so are circuit breakers and fuses |
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| said by tvtek:said by chamberc:said by Dodge:This would probaly work if it was 1) smaller and 2) this is going to be used about 3 feet from a bathroom sink, so I'll probably need some sort of GFI outlet.
Avoid GFCI, as they're more trouble than they're worth... I guess so are circuit breakers and fuses Transformers and meters are stupid too. Who needs that stupid nonsense. Just tap right into the top high voltage lines directly into your home. |
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 Jack_in_VAPremium
join:2007-11-26
Mathews, VA
kudos:1 | reply to TheMG
said by TheMG:said by fifty nine:What trouble are they? Mine only trip on an actual fault.
Ditto. Never had a GFCI trip when it wasn't supposed to. I've had them trip and not reset when they fail......Nothing to do with any connected equipment. |
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1. Buy a retro box at your local hardware store.
2. Trace the shape of the box with a pencil roughly where you want your outlet to come through.
3. Remove cabinet and cut out hole you traced with a router or jig-saw.
4. Screw retro box into the hole you made.
5. Turn off main power to home.
6. Remove the power outlet and disconnect the wires, pull wire into the new box reattach to outlet; screw that into your new box and replace the cover plate.
7. Turn power back on.
8. Reward yourself with a well deserved beer of your choice. |
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| >5. Turn off main power to home.
That's a clever way to avoid a long explanation. I'd have said "Turn off power to your county" myself.
GFCI are a problem when extension outlets are wired inappropriately. Some feel that because the GFCI offers protected terminals for extension outlets that every possible outlet should be attached. Ever hear about hallway and closet outlets don't work and noone knows why. Isn't it nice when the exhaust fan blows the GFCI and the bathroom light goes out. |
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said by Jack_in_VA:said by TheMG:said by fifty nine:What trouble are they? Mine only trip on an actual fault.
Ditto. Never had a GFCI trip when it wasn't supposed to. I've had them trip and not reset when they fail......Nothing to do with any connected equipment. If it fails then you need to clear the fault then replace it. If a fuse blows you don't put a bolt in its place just because the stupid fuse keeps blowing! My (late) grandfather almost burned his car down by using a piece of metallic wrapper from a box of cigarettes to replace a blown fuse.
I have several kilowatts ERP of RF less than 100ft from my house and not a single GFCI trips. The older ones did which is why they were replaced, but a few of the older ones failed anyway. |
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TheMGPremium
join:2007-09-04
Canada
kudos:1 | said by fifty nine:If it fails then you need to clear the fault then replace it. If a fuse blows you don't put a bolt in its place just because the stupid fuse keeps blowing!
I think he's referring to the GFCI receptacle itself failing, which is definitely possible, although personally I haven't witnessed such a failure, but that doesn't mean they don't happen.
They do contain sensitive electronic components which can definitely fail, especially if subjected to transient surges and spikes. They typically contain MOV for protection of their own internal circuitry, but that is not infallible, especially in areas where lightning storms are frequent. |
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alkizmo
join:2007-06-25
Pierrefonds, QC
kudos:1 | said by TheMG:I think he's referring to the GFCI receptacle itself failing, which is definitely possible, although personally I haven't witnessed such a failure, but that doesn't mean they don't happen.
GFCIs have a test button for a reason: To test if they didn't fail yet.
So ya they WILL fail eventually. Everything fails in due time 
Better they fail tripped than not. |
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