Hey everyone! My wife and I recently had a handyman install a recessed power outlet for our frame TV, but unfortunately, the design has a prominent trim that stops the TV from lying flush against the wall. We paid for a low-profile frame TV, so this is super frustrating. The contractor didn't seem to understand our concerns and blamed the mounting instead of the outlet.
We're considering replacing it ourselves with a different flush-mounted media box that we'll need to cut into the drywall a bit. Here's the box we're looking at: [Amazon link]. The existing outlet is properly wired and works fine, so if we cut a larger hole and carefully fit the new box through it without disrupting the wiring, do you think that's doable? We plan to turn off the power, of course. Would it make sense to do this, or should we leave it to a pro? Let me know your thoughts! Thanks!
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Honestly, handling the wires isn’t too tough if you have slack. If you’re worried about getting things stuck, it might be easier to disconnect the wires completely before you try to fit the new box. Just make sure to remember your old connections!
You’ve got a good plan, but keep in mind that the box you’re choosing needs to fit correctly between your wall studs, which are usually 16 inches apart. Double-check those measurements before cutting anything! If you can get the dimensions right, you should be able to get it done without too much hassle.
That's a solid point! I had a similar situation where I didn't measure properly, and it turned into a bigger job. Don't skip that step!
I’ve actually installed the same box you’re looking at. You can use it without the trim if you want it to be flush, just make sure it fits nicely in the stud space before locking it in. You should be fine, as long as everything aligns well when you’re cutting. Good luck!
Hey, just to clarify: if I leave off the trim, will it still look decent behind the TV?
What do you mean by 'normal outlet'? The one we have is surge-protected, and I'm curious if switching it will mess things up.