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I added a box extender to a two gang bell box. The gasket sticks into the box on the left and right side. So, the outlets (and maybe the wires) are touching the gasket. Is this normal? I followed the directions exactly.

I have a 20amp circuit for my garage, with receptacles and lighting on the same circuit. The lighting consists of a single low watt LED fixture at the entrance. I plan to use surface mounted 3/4" EMT conduit with 12/2 THHN wire horizontally across the wall to an octagon box / light fixture...

I have all surface mounted EMT conduit on the interior of my garage. I'm going to transition to PVC outside for the gate power. There is a junction box on the interior wall 3ft from the hole in the wall to the outside. Should I make the EMT to PVC transition at the j box and have a small...

*update* Here are the new pics after I installed the drywall. Any suggestions? I have an attached garage with a brick wall (not a shared wall). There is a junction box surface mounted on a piece of 2x6 wood at the little stud bay at the top. The wood is flush with the brick, but the previous...

My interior garage walls are made of uneven concrete bricks. I'm installing surface mounted EMT conduit and 2 gang Bell boxes on the walls. One box won't hang evenly because of the uneven surface. Can I install a small 1/2" shim behind the box? Plywood or another material? Should I use the...

My garage has a gas water heater next to the washer and dryer. Can I run electrical pvc conduit close to the water heater and hot/cold copper pipes for the washing machine?