Task · part of 4. Electrical: choose two of four

4(d). Replace an electrical wall outlet

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This may not apply to you. You have not answered "Requirement 4: which TWO of the four?" yet. Answer it and this step will either settle or drop off.

Work on a house circuit inside a wall box. Some jurisdictions require a permit or a licensed electrician for fixed wiring regardless of who supervises, and that is a separate question from what the badge allows.

Where this step comes from

Home Repairs Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 4(d)