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CuriousityJH t1_jeckj0w wrote

Not sure why they used conduit in residential, maybe that's code where you are? If you need this outlet gone on the side it's on now here's how I'd go about it. Release the screws etc holding the box to the conduit, remove the box and flip it 180 degrees so it faces the closet so you can use it as a junction box. Add a new box where you're needing it, if conduits not needed you could use a remodel box that grips / mounts to drywall only (no stud needed). Then run wire from old, now flipped box to your new one.

If conduit is needed, you can come out of the side of the flipped box to the new one.

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JamesHoIden OP t1_jecn5ya wrote

Wow, never even considered this, I really don’t even need the outlet at all, but from what I understand, it needs to be accessible, so I think just flipping it around would be enough. Thank you so much. It looks like there are screws facing the drywall just above the wall opening. So to remove the box, I just cut the opening a little higher so I can and remove those screws, then pull it off the conduits? Thanks again!

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Narrow-Chef-4341 t1_jeeetfl wrote

Remember that Code’s idea of accessing a junction box means not cutting holes in drywall.

Having to unload either a closet or a bookshelf to get at the wall plate would pass inspection. Having to unbolt a ‘fixed’ bookshelf or cabinet carcass would not.

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