I ran into an issue when changing an outlet and switch in what I thought was a double gang box. After opening it up I found it was 2 single gang boxes next to each other. The previous switch and outlet (non-GFCI) fit in there fine so I thought no big deal and replaced them.
Well after replacing them I found that my wall plate is a ways off from being able to fit. Has anyone ran into an issue like this before? Is there a way to make this work? I would prefer to not have to cut them both out and put in a double gang if at all possible.
Thanks
Best Answer
The gap you are seeing is well within the normal limits of adjustment for standard yokes (the metal thing the screws go through).
You just tightened down the yoke screws and let them land where they may. You'll need to back them off, shift the outlet and switch around as needed, and repeatedly try the plate until it lines up.
If the yokes don't give you enough horizontal slack in their slots, you may need to change to different devices that do.
If all else fails, roll back to the original receptacle and switch, figure out from where this location is supplied, and install the GFCI there with this part of the circuit on the LOAD terminals. If there's already a GFCI there, then this one is redundant.