Electrical Wiring -J-Box Mounting Heights
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- WWw.sparkyuonli... I forgot to mention in the video to make sure that you Mark your boxes with the addition or subtraction of the 2 inches if you Mark from a top or the bottom.
In this video, I'll show you where to get your mounting heights for your J boxes during the rough in process, this is both an metal and wood studs, this information is for light switches, outlets, special outlet's, washerS, dryers and all devices that you install for your electrical project.
Paying attention to your mounting heights is very important when putting boxes side-by-side that are in a straight line especially above the countertop where it will be seen, by placing the boxes in line at the same height when you trim out all your plates a matchup and it will look much nicer and people will notice notice that you actually pay attention to what you're doing while installing these boxes.
I've seen over the years were people don't pay attention and the boxes are all different heights running down her kitchen countertop and it just looks terrible, so pay attention to your heights.
Sometimes if you can't get a good measurement off the ground you could always go to the soffit of the ceiling and make sure that it's level and take your measurements down and just do your addition and subtraction.
People measure to the center of the box because not all boxes have the same dimensions......so if you measure two different box types to the bottom . ... Now the receptacle yokes would be different heights.
Good point! Thanks for bringing it up!
I don't like any more than 3-14-2 or 12-2.You didn't specify what size your using.Always check your code book using the tables provided for max wire fill.
Have you ever used H-23 brackets ? They mount to the face of the studs . The same bracket works on 4sq and 4-11/16 boxes . They adjust for twisted studs and you can mount a box on both sides of the stud without having to box in the open side of the stud .
I had the fun job of mounting mine sideways today.. it is standard for us to measure to the bottom of the box. I followed a shadow sheet for cabinet and counter specs where I had over and under lighting(hockey pucks) as well as in cab lighting with switched recptacles. custom homes are so fun to do.
Neck breaker for sure.I have done my share and I don't miss it much either.
Been there ,done that. Ever have to mount plugmold up under the cabs because they don't want see the outlets? I don't miss the custom homes.
and sometimes outlet heights are not on the detail sheet, check your general notes as well, cross reference the details, engineers make mistakes.
The PLS 180 looks like a cool tool. Price might be a factor for most though.
Have an issue and would like some feed back if able ? Replacing a sub panel on the backside of pole which is main power for a trailor built in 1959 . 3 wire main panel ,new sub panel says no single wire single throw breakers allowed . Old sub panel only has 6) 120 single pole breAkers in it ! Ur advice please?
H-23 can be handy when needed,I like bracket boxes and spreader brackets.
those 4s deeps have an arrow in the center.
your better off with the tsgb16 rather than caddy h-2. h-2's are just to flimsy.
Those of us who are new to the electrician trade are fortunate for people like you who are willing to share your years of experience...for FREE! So thank you, it is appreciated.
I like using them brackets and caddy clips even though they will be hidden in walls and spending extra money for the stuff. some people make their own "southern engineering" style. But when it comes to it...I use my NDNgenuity materials out of scrap stuff so nothing won't go to waste. Good videos Sparky...looking forward to your next one. Peace.
whoa... crazy i was JUST thinking about this when i was looking in my NEC handbook!
Thanks for your comment and I am glad that I can help.
hey sparky i love your vids. do you think you could do a walk through of your tool bag when and if you have the time for it. keep up the good work
Question: What is the most Romex wires you would pull into a single 4x4x2 J-box without it getting too cluttered?
also check your A drawings. and cross reference the E drawings.
Good point,thanks for the add.
not yet but im sure it will come up soon :)
SPARKY YOU ARE AWESOME, I DO WAIT FOR YOUR VIDEOS.
So this helped?
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In the kitchen I recommend you snap a line at the center, then use the little v-notch in the spreader bar mounting tabs to align the bars.
Snapping a line is especially important with concrete slabs, as there could be variations. The cabinets will always be level. In today's world of glass tile backsplashes, the smallest deviation is painfully obvious.