How To Fix A Broken Outlet. Loose Switches and Outlets are annoying and dangerous. Joined Sep 2 2014 15 Posts.
The outlet cover plate is an important safety device because it covers everything in the electrical box including the electrical terminals screws on the sides of the outlet and the bare ends of the circuit wires. Works on a wide variety of boxes even metal boxes. Take a look at the G-Clip for a simple plastic outlet box screw hole repair.
Any suggestions on how to fix this with out removing the steel box and installing an old work box.
Works on a wide variety of boxes even metal boxes. Notice the layout of the shims in the picture. The constant movement of loose electrical outlets can loosen the wires connected to the outlet and create dangerous arcing. Any suggestions on how to fix this with out removing the steel box and installing an old work box.
