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Create Access and Run Electrical Wires

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POV Service Call, Installing 6 Recessed Lights in a Home for $2000, Thoughts? #electrician

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What happens here

To run new electrical wiring, you may need to create access points in the ceiling, especially when working on a first floor with a second floor above. Use a multi-tool to carefully cut rectangular sections of drywall where needed. Once access is gained, fish the new 14/2 Romex cable from the power source (e.g., an existing switch box or junction box) to each of the newly cut light holes. Avoid unnecessary cutting of sheetrock where possible.

Goal: Install new electrical wiring for the recessed lights

Tools and materials

  • Multi-tool — Cutting rectangular access holes in the drywall
  • Wire Fish Tape — Pulling new electrical cables through enclosed spaces in the ceiling
  • 14/2 Romex Cable — Providing electrical power to the new recessed lights

What they say

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tape measure and laser combo to mark where the lights are going. I got to make sure the distances are even and accurate and use mathematics cuz once these holes are punched, they're punched like a boxer, no cap. My bro can't have to use a multi-tool to make some sheet rock cuts since we were on the first floor living room of a two-floor home. As an electrician, we always want to avoid cutting sheet rock, but this was the only way to run the wire. Why these lights aren't here in the first place when the home was built? Here's the truth, the building contractor wanted to cut costs, but that's okay cuz it gives me work as an electrician. I'm

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