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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.
Can you use romex in a fire house in walls in NJ?
Contact your local electrical inspector to be sure but I would say the answer is no.
What conduit is used in a residential residence with 15 amp wires?
You need no conduit on a residential home using Romex wiring with wooden studs. For a 15 amp circuit use 14/2 wire with a 15 amp breaker. This can only be used in bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas. All other areas of the home require 12/2 wiring with a 20 amp breaker.
Should old wiring be replaced?
There is no requirement to replace old wiring unless new changes are being done to an old circuit that does not meet current code, in this case all the old wiring in that circuit must be replaced.It is entirely up to you if you want to replace old wiring or leave it as is (even if it looks unsafe) when no new changes are being made to the old circuit (e.g. you open a wall to do plumbing work and find antique "knob and tube" wiring with insulation problems - you do NOT need to replace any of this old wiring if you did not change its circuit in any way).Many houses in this area have unsafe 2 prong outlets installed in the 1950s that were designed for use interchangeably on 115V 15A and 230V 8A circuits, but their design allows 115V 15A, 115V 20A, or 230V 8A plugs to be inserted without the user knowing they are plugging into an incorrect circuit. But unless something else is changed on a circuit containing these unsafe outlets they may all be left as they are, but every one of these unsafe outlets on the circuit must be replaced with safe 2 prong if anything is changed (3 prong if the circuit is upgraded to 3 wire grounded wiring).About the only thing that could force rewiring the entire building is replacing an old screw in fuse box with a modern breaker box, as this changed to feed end for all circuits.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If the wiring has rubber insulation for the conductors you should definitely replace it with modern pvc-based wiring. To protect your electrical outlets and appliances - and also for safety reasons - you should also upgrade the breaker box. If you have old wires which are made of copper that has pvc-based insulation you can leave them as they are but only if they are still in good condition. If the wires are made of aluminum or if they don't look safe - for instance if the insulation is damaged - you should replace them immediately.AnswerOld wiring may be safe if left alone, not overloaded or abused, and was originally "up to code". However, old rubber insulation with cloth coverings can become brittle and literally turn to dust if jiggled. This often occurs in overhead lighting outlets where heat from lights has dried and damaged the insulation. These old installations must be replaced if they are to be touched in any serious way (e.g., undoing clamps or other fasteners), otherwise they become unsafe. In other words, you should not simply pull out the old fixtures and devices and install new ones; you will need new wiring, and if you're getting new wiring, you should (must) get new circuit breakers.You can expect your main electrical panel and meter to last 30 to 40 years before they start to need to be replaced. The wiring in the wall can last a bit longer but when it gets to be 50 to 60 years old you're better off replacing it if you can.AnswerIn the late 1940s a type of cable called "Romex" was introduced in the United States, using PVC insulation for the individual copper conductors with a paper wrap and braided fabric overwrap. It is usually black or silver in color. This type of wiring is still safe today, although early Romex cables didn't contain a third earth ground wire, as required by current electrical codes. Houses with this type of wiring usually have outlets with just two slots, lacking the third hole for 3-prong plugs, although sometimes homeowners have replaced the outlets with the 3-prong type in violation of the National Electric Code (NEC). Current Romex cables have a third copper conductor that connects to earth ground and the outer jacket is molded PVC plastic instead of braided fabric.Take a look at your fuse box or breaker box. If it still contains the old screw-in fuses, chances are that the wiring in the house is outdated and should all be upgraded to modern Romex or "NM" type cable.
What size wire for 70 amps?
Use 6/3 Romex protected by a 60A breaker. You'll never miss the other 10A.
What type of wiring would be used for exterior home lighting?
Use a # 12 exterior grade or romex
What size romex for wiring 6 can lights on 15 amp circuit?
You should use 14 AWG wiring on all 15 amp circuits.
Is romex wiring legal in queens New York?
Not legal
Can you add 14-2 romex wire to old house wiring?
Yes, if the existing wiring you are adding to is 14 gauge. If it is 12 guage then you must use 12 gauge. If you are running wire from the service panel it is fine as long as you install a 15 amp breaker.
What is the type of wiring in houses called?
Romex NM. Is the most widely used electrical wire in homes.
What type of wiring is considered as old wiring?
Old wiring refers to electrical wiring systems that were commonly used many decades ago. This includes aluminum wiring, knob-and-tube wiring, and cloth-covered wiring. These types of wiring may not meet current electrical safety standards and can pose a higher risk of electrical problems or safety hazards in homes and buildings.
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.
How do you connect old home wiring to new wiring without a pigtail connection-There is not enough slack in the old wiring to pigtail and use a connector?
US NEC: You must provide a box to join the old and new wiring together. Also, when making modifications to old wiring, you must upgrade the old wiring as needed to meet current code.
What is the name of the wire used in residential wiring?
It's called romex it comes in a variety of colors but typically has 2 conductors and a ground wire, the size is #12 AWG except for Air Conditioning Units and 240 VAC Cook tops those use a similar wiring it's usually black has 3 conductors and a ground wire and is #6 AWG.
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.
Can you use romex in a fire house in walls in NJ?
Contact your local electrical inspector to be sure but I would say the answer is no.
Can you use romex for a ground outlet wall fixture?
Romex is a manufactures brand name of NMD90 house wire. It comes in different sizes , the most common being 2C-14 3C14 2C-12 and 3C-12. For branch circuit house wiring to wall receptacles 2C14 is used. This cable comes with a black and white #14 wire and a bare ground #14. The bare ground is used to ground the receptacle to the ground bus back at the distribution panel.
