Just realized that simple outlet swap took me 3 hours last weekend

I had to replace a GFCI outlet in my own house near the kitchen sink. Thought it would be a quick 20 minute job. But the old box was buried behind tile and the wires were so short I couldn't even get a good grip. Ended up having to chip away tile for 45 minutes just to get some slack on the wire. Has anyone else hit a hidden box that took way longer than it should have?

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drew_west23d ago

Haha been there man, I think my record is 4 hours for a single outlet swap and I still haven't recovered my dignity lol

kim.stella22d agoTop Commenter

Bet that old box was aluminum wire. Different monster.