Romex cabling needs to be secured within 6 inches of the box it terminates into. Also the fittings on the box, if it be metal, needs to have listed means of securing NM type cabling.
He is obviously not an electrician. He showed the wrong way to support the NM wire into the metal box. Thats the first thing an inspector looks at when performing the rough inspection. Stick to installing tile.
Hi, I'm currently looking into insulating my basement, half of it already has studs but with no vapor barrier behind or under it, so I was wondering if it can go over the studs/insulation? The other walls are concrete but one already has plumbing and electrical wires on it where the washer and dryer is, so what's the best way to build a wall there?
@TensaiHimeSama Okay so I realized that there's a moisture barrier and a vapor barrier which are two different things? So I guess what I meant with my first question is that there's no moisture barrier behind the studs that are already there, so I was wondering how I should get something like that back there? Thanks!
@TensaiHimeSama Is there enough space between the existing studs and concrete wall to put a moisture barrier?If so thats what I would do.If not than I would either get those walls spray foam insulated or remove existing wall and redo it right. (1/2)
@HouseImprovements Hey, thank you for responding. I completely forgot to mention that one of the walls that already has studs is a shared wall with my neighbour (it's a townhouse).. so do I still need a moisture or vapor barrier? I was thinking of using the sound and fireproof insulation against that wall...
@TensaiHimeSama As for the laundry area I would move the electrical and plumbing so that the electrical can be in the new walls and the plumbing so it is either in an interior wall or on the inside surface of the exterior wall to keep it from freezing. (if you are in a cold climate). (2/2)
@HouseImprovements The laundry area.. the wires are run across the ceiling but then comes down for a plug-in, one looks like a standard one, and the other is for the dryer. There's about an inch between the wires and concrete so would I, or can I just put the insulation around it? (and copper pipes too?) They're secured to some small 2x4s attached to the wall... ... .. (this basement is a big headache..)
@TensaiHimeSama The wiring sounds like it sound be ok ,just get your moisture barrier between it and the concrete wall the insulate over top of it.The plumbing I would move, and place it on the surface of the wall.This will be sure to keep it from freezing .This is a laundry room I'm assuming so exposed plumbing is not unusual.If you leave it where it is it will almost for sure freeze if you are in a cold climate like I am here in the Canadian prairies! (1/2)
@TensaiHimeSama By leaving it where it is and insulating around it you will actually insulate it from any warm interior air being able to get to it to keep it warm. (2/2)
Do you wire new houses?if so I need refresher on set boxes,calculating number of homeruns from prints,routing homeruns through house,how you setup feeders/ switch legs at boxes for liteing cir.,wire makeup inside boxes what best way to drill through corners.ive come across some new house wiring projects .i need some crash course tips
@albduke1 Sounds to me like you should purchase a electrical reference book of your local codes, because some of that info may be different than what my area requires.
@JESUS1982M With both 12-2 and 14-2 I prefer to only put 2 through each 3/4" hole but you could put 3 of the 14-2 wires through as long as it does not get too tight. The idea here is that when you place a lot through there they get very tight to each other and to the wood stud and you get a build-up of heat from them all it is better to drill more holes or a little bigger holes if you can. Remember though, do not go crazy and wreck the integrity of the framing with a million holes in one area.
I hope to soon.thanks
HouseImprovements 2 weeks ago
hey shannon your vids are the best on you tube was wondering if you could do some more electrical vids
dogsbulloxs 2 weeks ago
Romex cabling needs to be secured within 6 inches of the box it terminates into. Also the fittings on the box, if it be metal, needs to have listed means of securing NM type cabling.
reillynow 1 month ago
He is obviously not an electrician. He showed the wrong way to support the NM wire into the metal box. Thats the first thing an inspector looks at when performing the rough inspection. Stick to installing tile.
reillynow 2 months ago
@reillynow Care to share the correct way to do it then?
ChuckF26 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@reillynow different codes everywhere he may not need to do what your talking about in his location
dogsbulloxs 2 weeks ago
Thank you this video was very useful for me.
Maldo6760 2 months ago
Hi, I'm currently looking into insulating my basement, half of it already has studs but with no vapor barrier behind or under it, so I was wondering if it can go over the studs/insulation? The other walls are concrete but one already has plumbing and electrical wires on it where the washer and dryer is, so what's the best way to build a wall there?
TensaiHimeSama 2 months ago
@TensaiHimeSama Okay so I realized that there's a moisture barrier and a vapor barrier which are two different things? So I guess what I meant with my first question is that there's no moisture barrier behind the studs that are already there, so I was wondering how I should get something like that back there? Thanks!
TensaiHimeSama 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@TensaiHimeSama Is there enough space between the existing studs and concrete wall to put a moisture barrier?If so thats what I would do.If not than I would either get those walls spray foam insulated or remove existing wall and redo it right. (1/2)
HouseImprovements 2 months ago
@HouseImprovements Hey, thank you for responding. I completely forgot to mention that one of the walls that already has studs is a shared wall with my neighbour (it's a townhouse).. so do I still need a moisture or vapor barrier? I was thinking of using the sound and fireproof insulation against that wall...
TensaiHimeSama 2 months ago
@TensaiHimeSama No you do not need a vapour or moisture barrier on an interior wall.The sound proofing would be a good idea.
HouseImprovements 2 months ago
@TensaiHimeSama As for the laundry area I would move the electrical and plumbing so that the electrical can be in the new walls and the plumbing so it is either in an interior wall or on the inside surface of the exterior wall to keep it from freezing. (if you are in a cold climate). (2/2)
HouseImprovements 2 months ago
@HouseImprovements The laundry area.. the wires are run across the ceiling but then comes down for a plug-in, one looks like a standard one, and the other is for the dryer. There's about an inch between the wires and concrete so would I, or can I just put the insulation around it? (and copper pipes too?) They're secured to some small 2x4s attached to the wall... ... .. (this basement is a big headache..)
TensaiHimeSama 2 months ago
@TensaiHimeSama The wiring sounds like it sound be ok ,just get your moisture barrier between it and the concrete wall the insulate over top of it.The plumbing I would move, and place it on the surface of the wall.This will be sure to keep it from freezing .This is a laundry room I'm assuming so exposed plumbing is not unusual.If you leave it where it is it will almost for sure freeze if you are in a cold climate like I am here in the Canadian prairies! (1/2)
HouseImprovements 2 months ago
@TensaiHimeSama By leaving it where it is and insulating around it you will actually insulate it from any warm interior air being able to get to it to keep it warm. (2/2)
HouseImprovements 2 months ago
Do you wire new houses?if so I need refresher on set boxes,calculating number of homeruns from prints,routing homeruns through house,how you setup feeders/ switch legs at boxes for liteing cir.,wire makeup inside boxes what best way to drill through corners.ive come across some new house wiring projects .i need some crash course tips
albduke1 3 months ago
@albduke1 Sounds to me like you should purchase a electrical reference book of your local codes, because some of that info may be different than what my area requires.
HouseImprovements 3 months ago
Your vid are the best.
egrfehnrgfnafdnrwgfm 3 months ago
Most clear video I've seen so far, thanks for doing this. Takes a Canadian guy to show the best 'real world' way to do stuff.
664clark 3 months ago
how may wires # 12-2 or #14 can you put on each stud whole
great video
JESUS1982M 4 months ago
@JESUS1982M With both 12-2 and 14-2 I prefer to only put 2 through each 3/4" hole but you could put 3 of the 14-2 wires through as long as it does not get too tight. The idea here is that when you place a lot through there they get very tight to each other and to the wood stud and you get a build-up of heat from them all it is better to drill more holes or a little bigger holes if you can. Remember though, do not go crazy and wreck the integrity of the framing with a million holes in one area.
HouseImprovements 4 months ago
i agree. but is # 14 awg is allowed to be used in an outlet?
zitgit59 4 months ago
Very clear. Thanks! Will recommend the site to others.
bilmurray 4 months ago
excellent video thanks for taking explaining if you have more videos on residencial wiring tips I would really appreciate it Excellent Video
JESUS1982M 4 months ago in playlist More videos from HouseImprovements
Great video Thank You !!!
Mess1410 5 months ago
This presentation is done well! As a new Electrician, I like his work habits and style. Keep up the good work!
JeromeLaserface 6 months ago