Electrical Box into Wall?
#1
12-13-15, 12:21 PM
Electrical Box into Wall?
Hi folks,
We bought a new cooker (stove) for our basement and it sticks out a good few inches more than we would like. What doesn't help, is the electrical box extension, which sits on the floor at the back of it. This has been the set up since we moved into the house.
So ... is it safe to simply make a cut out in the drywall behind the cooker and sit the metal electrical box into it? (even as a temporary fix until an electrician runs the cable behind the wall and mounts it properly?
Any feedback welcomed.
We bought a new cooker (stove) for our basement and it sticks out a good few inches more than we would like. What doesn't help, is the electrical box extension, which sits on the floor at the back of it. This has been the set up since we moved into the house.
So ... is it safe to simply make a cut out in the drywall behind the cooker and sit the metal electrical box into it? (even as a temporary fix until an electrician runs the cable behind the wall and mounts it properly?
Any feedback welcomed.
#2
12-13-15, 12:41 PM
Ideally a surface mounted box for a stove can be mounted on the wall directly in line with the inset of the stove so when it is pushed back the box is not in the way. Is that the problem?
#4
12-13-15, 12:43 PM
Hi chandler .. and thanks for the reply!
I posted this in the wrong section, as I intended it to be posted in AC/DC .. DOH!
Anyway ... yes indeed, I simply need to know that cutting out a section in the drywall at the base of the wall, then sitting the electrical box into it, is a safe approach electrically speaking.
The main reason, is to create space for the cooker to sit as close to the back wall as possible.
Many thanks!
I posted this in the wrong section, as I intended it to be posted in AC/DC .. DOH!
Anyway ... yes indeed, I simply need to know that cutting out a section in the drywall at the base of the wall, then sitting the electrical box into it, is a safe approach electrically speaking.
The main reason, is to create space for the cooker to sit as close to the back wall as possible.
Many thanks!
#5
12-13-15, 12:47 PM
Esand1 ... I completely agree on it "sitting on the ground" ... so right now, I am prepared to do something to improve the situation, both for space issues and ideal placement of the box!
Does the box have to be opened up, in order to mount it against a stud, or can this be done from the outside? ... sorry, haven't inspected it that closely .. yet!
Many thanks!
Does the box have to be opened up, in order to mount it against a stud, or can this be done from the outside? ... sorry, haven't inspected it that closely .. yet!
Many thanks!
#6
12-13-15, 12:52 PM
Group Moderator
I moved your thread to the AC/DC forum.
Yes...you will need to turn off power and open box to mount it.
Yes...you will need to turn off power and open box to mount it.
#7
12-13-15, 12:58 PM
Many thanks for relocating the topic PJmax!!
I would also like to thank the members who provided their very useful advice. I will update you, after I tackle the issue, ensuring that the electrical box is inline with the cooker inlet as close as possible to either side of the stud.
Many thanks!
I would also like to thank the members who provided their very useful advice. I will update you, after I tackle the issue, ensuring that the electrical box is inline with the cooker inlet as close as possible to either side of the stud.
Many thanks!
#8
12-13-15, 05:47 PM
Forum Topic Moderator
You could easily mount a surface mount receptacle on the floor in the correct location. You could probably use the box you already have and screw it to the floor.
#9
12-13-15, 09:38 PM
Hi pcboss,
The floor is concrete (basement) .. so that's not an option. I've already carried out the process, so it's now into the wall as planned, and secured to the right hand side of a stud. The stud wasn't exactly a "model 2x4" so, as the screws sunk home, the plate angled slightly, so not as "visually appealing" as I had hoped. As the end of the day, it's tight, secure and surely safer than my previously attached photo displayed.
All the best.
The floor is concrete (basement) .. so that's not an option. I've already carried out the process, so it's now into the wall as planned, and secured to the right hand side of a stud. The stud wasn't exactly a "model 2x4" so, as the screws sunk home, the plate angled slightly, so not as "visually appealing" as I had hoped. As the end of the day, it's tight, secure and surely safer than my previously attached photo displayed.
All the best.
