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I am replacing a dimmer with a smart one. Can I do some clean up in this back box?
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<blockquote data-quote="monkey5" data-source="post: 538597" data-attributes="member: 1819"><p>Just because it works doesn't make it safe, looks to be quite a bit of copper showing which could make contact with the un earthed back box. I and many members on here don't mind helping but doesn't seem like you want to listen to the proper way it should be done. If the box was deeper you could make a proper job of it with wagos and fit the smart switch properly. Chasing in might make a bit of damage but if you was to stitch drill first it would make it neater in my experience, may need a bit if filler painting after but would look much better than a spacer that's been made and the switch sticking out much further than needed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="monkey5, post: 538597, member: 1819"] Just because it works doesn't make it safe, looks to be quite a bit of copper showing which could make contact with the un earthed back box. I and many members on here don't mind helping but doesn't seem like you want to listen to the proper way it should be done. If the box was deeper you could make a proper job of it with wagos and fit the smart switch properly. Chasing in might make a bit of damage but if you was to stitch drill first it would make it neater in my experience, may need a bit if filler painting after but would look much better than a spacer that's been made and the switch sticking out much further than needed. [/QUOTE]
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