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    Jun 24, 2012, 06:40 PM
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    Is their as certain distance the back of an electrical outlet needs to be from the outside wall and if there is and I don't meet the requirements can I install a nail plate behind it.
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    Jun 24, 2012, 06:42 PM
    Can I drill a hole for routing of a 12/2 wire in to an outlet box 2" above the box
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    Jun 24, 2012, 09:17 PM
    2" is a little close to bend the wire down, particularly AWG 12. Can you go higher up? If not, put a nice loop in the wire before going into the box.
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