How to Install Rough Electricity in New Construction | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner wire her new basement that she’s in the process of turning into finished space. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 6 hours Cost: $100 and up Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Installing Rough Electricity: Hammer Drill Lineman’s pliers Shopping List: New work electrical boxes 14/2 non-metallic cable Cable staples Wire nuts Steps: 1. Running new electrical work usually requires a building permit. Consult with your local building department for more information. 2. Electrical boxes should be mounted 18” to center off the floor for outlets. Secure the nails in the boxes directly to the studs. 3. Code requires that from any point on the wall, an outlet should be within 6 feet. This is the minimum requirement. 4. Drill a hole in the center of every stud for running wire. 5. Unroll the 14 gauge cable to flatten it, then feed it through the holes in the studs. Run enough wire to reach each box and have some extra slack for working. 6. Attach the cable within 6” of the box using a cable staple. 7. Strip 8” of sheathing off the wire and feed it into the box. 8. In boxes with multiple conductors, splice the bare ground wires together and cap with a green wire nut, leaving one bare wire exposed. 9. Mount an electrical box at 48” to center from the floor for a light switch. 10. Run a wire from the outlet, through the switch box, to the first light fixture. From there, connect the other fixtures with wire. 11. Attach the wires for the lights to ceiling joists with a cable staple. 12. Connect the wires to the light fixtures. 13. Secure the light fixtures in place. 14. Tie the feed wire from the closest outlet to the circuit panel. Ensure power is of About This Old House TV: This Old House is the No. 1 multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted information and expert advice through award-winning television, a highly regarded magazine, and an information-driven website. This Old House and Ask This Old House are produced by This Old House Ventures, LLC and are presented on PBS by WGBH Boston. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG Tumblr: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTumblr How to Install Rough Electricity in New Construction | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/