Installed an Outlet in the Storage Room
DIY
Lastmod: 2024-09-21
Published: 2021-03-02

A while ago, during the Golden Week due to COVID-19, I did a DIY project to add an outlet in the storage room.

Note that I have a second-class electrical worker license.
I heard that SNS might get chaotic if I don’t properly mention this, so just in case

Necessary Items

ItemPurchase Link
Embedded OutletAmazon
Rakuten
Gypsum Board ClampsAmazon
Rakuten
Gypsum Board SawAmazon
Rakuten
VVF CableAmazon
Rakuten
  • Drill for making holes in the wall (electric or manual)
  • Screwdriver (electric or manual)

Securing the Power Source

Since there is an outlet directly behind the place where I want to install the outlet in the storage room,
I will borrow the power from there.
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Deciding the Drilling Position

Remove the outlet on the back side of the existing storage room and check the wall on the storage room side.
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At this time, attach a magnet to the position where you are likely to make a hole and
you can find the drilling position by pulling it with a magnet from the other side.

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Making the Hole for Installation

First, make a hole with a drill, then enlarge the hole with a gypsum board saw.

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The hole was successfully made.

Getting Power from the Existing Outlet

Since the existing outlet has 100V voltage, be sure to
turn off the breaker and confirm there is no electricity before working.

Insert the VVF cable into the back of the existing outlet.

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Connect the storage room side in the same way.

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Use gypsum board clamps to secure this outlet.

Confirming the Power

Once successfully connected, raise the breaker and check the voltage.

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Completion

Attach the decorative plate to complete.

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Thanks to the outlet installation, I can now charge the vacuum cleaner in the storage room and it looks neat.