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For those who might want to do their own electrical. I am doing mine during the build out and will include the steps. I am running about 30 outlets and a new 200 amp main breaker box.
First what you need before you start.
Tools: drill, screw drivers, wire strippers, carper knife, electrical tape, wire nuts, 1 inch hole cutter drill bit.
Project supplies:14 gauge indoor wire, outlet, outlet boxes and outlet covers.
First, I cut holes through studs where my wiring will be ran later.
Then, I mount all the boxes to my studs, and then mount the junction boxes close by (this is where I store the connections for each outlet box).
Next I put my wire through the box and connect my outlets.
I do black on the left, white on the right and green ground to the green screw.
Once my outlet is wired, I screw to the box very tightly.. not loose.
Next I connect the power wires (black to black, white to white and ground to ground) to all outlets for that outlet box. I twist them together with pliers, then wire nut, then electrical tape, THEN put in junction box and put on cover. Using junction box keeps any sparks from burning your insulation and your house/grow down.
When finished, each one should look clean. I also tape my wires together to make it nice and neat. Then you can drywall, insulate and have a nice setup.
First what you need before you start.
Tools: drill, screw drivers, wire strippers, carper knife, electrical tape, wire nuts, 1 inch hole cutter drill bit.
Project supplies:14 gauge indoor wire, outlet, outlet boxes and outlet covers.
First, I cut holes through studs where my wiring will be ran later.
Then, I mount all the boxes to my studs, and then mount the junction boxes close by (this is where I store the connections for each outlet box).
Next I put my wire through the box and connect my outlets.
I do black on the left, white on the right and green ground to the green screw.
Once my outlet is wired, I screw to the box very tightly.. not loose.
Next I connect the power wires (black to black, white to white and ground to ground) to all outlets for that outlet box. I twist them together with pliers, then wire nut, then electrical tape, THEN put in junction box and put on cover. Using junction box keeps any sparks from burning your insulation and your house/grow down.
When finished, each one should look clean. I also tape my wires together to make it nice and neat. Then you can drywall, insulate and have a nice setup.