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The NEC does not permit stapling it on the narrow edge
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∙ 6y agoThe National Electric Code requires any Romex to be stapled at-least 1.25 inches from the edge of a stud.
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How many romex wires can you put undet a staple?
It depends on size of wire and size of staple. a staple 1/2 inch long can hold 1 10-2 wire, 1 12-2 or 12-3 wire, or 2 14-2 or14-3 wires. basically the bigger the staple the more wires. Just be careful not to hammer the staple into the wire. You want the staple snug but not biting into the wire.
What year did romex wire come out?
The exact year that Romex Wire came out is not listed on their website. However, they do say that they have been selling the wire for over 88 years. I have found the year 1926
What gauge romex for outlets?
Romex is a manufacturer's wire cable trade name, the 10 refers to the size of the wire inside the cable set. A #10 AWG copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated for 30 amps.
What type of wire has three connectors?
Household wire called romex has ground, neutral and hot wires.
Is that possible to run romex wire to the under ground basement?
If the wire is to be buried you'll need to use "direct burial" wire; if you're staying inside the house, just under the floor and above the concrete or dirt, standard romex should be fine.
Stapling romex wire?
Close to a box to prevent rubbing/wearing of the insulation. Do not drive the staple so tight that the wire cannot move; if the wire is too tight it may flatten and overheat under the staple, increasing the potential for fire.
How many romex wires can you put undet a staple?
It depends on size of wire and size of staple. a staple 1/2 inch long can hold 1 10-2 wire, 1 12-2 or 12-3 wire, or 2 14-2 or14-3 wires. basically the bigger the staple the more wires. Just be careful not to hammer the staple into the wire. You want the staple snug but not biting into the wire.
Do you need 3-wire romex to feed bedroom ceiling box by electrical code?
No, you can feed it with a 2 wire Romex + ground. It depends on what is mounted on the ceiling. If it is just a light all you need is 2 wire + ground Romex. However if it is a fan/light and you want to control each one independant of the other you will need to use 3 wire Romex + ground. This is of course if you have 2 seperate switches. You would then connect the red wire to the blue light wire and the black wire to the black fan wire. If you use 2 wire Romex just connect the blue and black fan/light wire to the black wire in the ceiling box.
What year did romex wire come out?
The exact year that Romex Wire came out is not listed on their website. However, they do say that they have been selling the wire for over 88 years. I have found the year 1926
Can you mix aluminum wire with romex in a junction box?
No, do not mix aluminum wire with copper wire.
What gauge romex for outlets?
Romex is a manufacturer's wire cable trade name, the 10 refers to the size of the wire inside the cable set. A #10 AWG copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated for 30 amps.
Can you run Romex through a wire mold?
The key is that you don't want to cause over-heating in wire. The answer is you can probably do what you want unless it involves high current and a small cross section in wire mold such that the Romex could generate too much heat. You could always strip out the wires inside the Romex and just run them in the wire mold.
Is romex wire copper or aluminum?
Standard Romex is a three-strand, solid core wire, individually insulated, in a common sheath to make it easier to pull. For a short time, some manufacturers were making romex with aluminum because the cost of copper was so high, but the aluminum wire was not as good as the copper, and the practice was discontinued.
What type of wire has three connectors?
Household wire called romex has ground, neutral and hot wires.
Is that possible to run romex wire to the under ground basement?
If the wire is to be buried you'll need to use "direct burial" wire; if you're staying inside the house, just under the floor and above the concrete or dirt, standard romex should be fine.
Does all romex have a ground wire?
Some older wire does not have a ground. All you can do in that case is use a jumper wire to connect the ground to the neutral.
What wire is commonly used in house wiring?
Romex, All you have to do is go to a hardware store and tell them you need house wire. It comes in a box. I am not sure how many feet. If you are just looking for the gauge, they will know that too.
