Moving surface mounted conduit to different spot on the wall

To describe my situation in short, I have a surface mounted outlet box an conduit screwed into my cinderblock basement walls. Those wires are run with clips on the joists to junction boxes. I am essentially putting OSB panels and cabinets in front, which would therefore cover up the conduit and outlet which is an obvious no no. My question is, is it possible to unscrew the conduit and outlet from the cinderblock wall, reposition it a foot or so so it is not being covered up, and reattach to the surface of my panels? I have no experience with electric so trying to keep this simple while also up to code. Thanks! submitted by /u/Calebminear [link] [comments]

Jun 4, 2025 - 00:34

To describe my situation in short, I have a surface mounted outlet box an conduit screwed into my cinderblock basement walls. Those wires are run with clips on the joists to junction boxes. I am essentially putting OSB panels and cabinets in front, which would therefore cover up the conduit and outlet which is an obvious no no.

My question is, is it possible to unscrew the conduit and outlet from the cinderblock wall, reposition it a foot or so so it is not being covered up, and reattach to the surface of my panels? I have no experience with electric so trying to keep this simple while also up to code. Thanks!

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