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Hi All,

I just finished moving into my new apartment. The landlord is a little touchy about certain things. For example, he was opposed to my wanting to store boxes in the basement, of all things. Today I spent the day unboxing stereo equipment. Anyhow, I have a Cruz First Maestro receptacle and I want to switch that out with the original  but I don’t have access to the fuse box in the basement. I’ve switched out receptacles with the electric on before but I hate doing it. Any advice or words of encouragement?

Thanks!

goofyfoot

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panzrwagn
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Just tell him you need to upgrade the outlet for some sensitive electronics and you'll pay for it. If he pushes back, tell him if it didn't matter you wouldn't be asking.

And, the NEC 240 24.b is the real deal. If he won't comply, call it in to the city. It's like gravity, it not just a good idea, it's the law. 

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