How to Rough in an Electrical Outlet
There are many stages to contracting buildings and the rough-in stage includes mainly the inner wall components such as wiring and plumbing. Electrical wiring needs to be moved through the building and stripped in key locations where outlets will be installed. The proper way to rough-in outlets and have them ready to pass proper inspections is tedious and repetitive. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Measure and locate where the outlet will be installed. Lay all of the components on the floor for quick access that are needed to install the outlet.
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Punch out appropriate holes in the outlet box to feed the electrical cable through. Some outlet boxes don't have holes that are big enough. Use the drill with a correct sized bit to drill a hole through.
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Use screws to attach the outlet box securely to the inner construction of the wall in the measured location. This is usually about 12 to 18 inches from the floor.
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Run the electrical cable through the outlet box so that at least 6 inches is available. Do this twice (one through the top and one through the bottom) if the electrical feed is moving through one outlet to another.
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Use the staple gun to staple the electrical cable to the inner wall construction so that it is secure. Place the first staple about eight inches from the outlet box and then one staple every foot.
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Remove the electrical cable casing from the six inches of wire fed through the outlet box.
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Use the wire strippers to remove 1/2 inch of coating from the neutral (white) and "hot" (black) wires.
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Call for a "rough-in inspection." An inspector will identify if electrical components are laid out according to requirements.
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Tips & Warnings
The neutral and ground wires can be attached to the outlet box, but is not necessary for the rough-in stage.
Complete the rough in stage with the electrical panel end of the wire disconnected from power.
