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Posted by Joe on May 8, 2008, 2:20 pm
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> > > I need a breaker box cover the will fit the existing box, =A0but now
> > > that the wall has been finished the wall is about 1 -1.5" out in front=
> > > of the box. =A0 Where can I find a box cover that will fit the box but=
> > > the flange be in front of the wall ?
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> > > Thanks
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> > > Sid.
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> > After reading through all the sage advice and implacable code
> > requirements in this thread, seems to me serious remounting of this
> > electrical service is in order. Given those parameters, I would remove
> > a section of drywall sufficient to access the rear of the panel and
> > install spacers behind it to permit mounting the regular flush cover.
> > Most panels are only held in with four screws and sliding a 12"
> > nominal 2 x 2 horizontally top and bottom behind the box should bring
> > it perfectly flush to the drywall. There should be no problem with
> > entering wire runs with this small movement. Including drywall
> > repairs, it should only take two or three hours for the job for most
> > competent handymen. HTH
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> > Joe
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> The feeders from outside are in rigid conduit (1.5 =96 2=94), not to
> mention all the 1/2" conduit that would have to move.
> You would attempt to move all that stuff ?
That does make the project trickier, but not impossible. The large
conduit probably goes to a meter base. If so. the meter could be
pulled, feed wires disconnected and the 2" nipple removed. A
replacement nipple 1 1/2" longer then gets screwed back in place
lightly while the spacers are installed. Unless you have an absolute
forest of EMT into the box, there is usually enough give in the EMT to
allow modest movement. If that is so, then the new nipple gets
tightened, feed wires replaced, meter installed and you're in
business. In the worst case, some wires in the panel could be
temporarily removed and offset conduit connectors used. Would that
work for you?
Joe
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