2 Most Common Issues DIYers Make With Metal Electrical Boxes

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Metal electrical boxes have many advantages over their plastic counterparts but there are a few things that are classically done incorrectly.  I will walk you through 2 of the most common examples I see in houses around my area.  And then more importantly how to correct or avoid these 2 issues.

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:08 Most Common Example When I Use Metal Boxes
1:47 1st Example of Incorrect Metal Box Install
2:54 Example in Early 1900's Home
3:48 How To Correct the 1st Issue
6:10 2nd Example of Incorrect Metal Box Install
8:09 How To Correct the 2nd Issue
10:00 Wrap Up

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