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How To Replace A Standard Electrical Outlet (courtesy of ForDummies.com) If you have a damaged outlet, or the color doesn’t match a new cover plate, you may want to replace the outlet. The first step is to turn off the power to the outlet from the main fuse or circuit panel. Unscrew and remove the cover plate. Then, use a voltage tester to make sure the circuit is dead, or not conducting electricity. It should read Zero. Unscrew the outlet from the electrical box with the wires still attached. Be sure to note where the white and black wires are attached to the old outlet. Now, remove the wires from the old outlet. Carefully inspect it to see if the break-off tab connecting the 2 sets of terminals on each side is broken off. If it is, the next step is to remove the corresponding tabs from the new outlet. Grip each tab with long nosed pliers, and bend it back and forth until it breaks off. Next, attach the wires to the terminals of the new outlet. If there’s a ground wire, attach it to the green screw on the outlet. Push the new outlet back into the electrical box, and screw it in place. Finally, screw on the cover plate and turn on the power.
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January 14th, 2010
How to Replace a Standard Outlet
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