Category: Wiring

Different Wire Types in a Residential Home Setting (NMD90), and Where to Find Wire Type Usage (Table 19)

Drilling holes for electrical wires takes a lot of planning. You must plan your routes, keep power away from extra-low-voltage wires, and drill holes at the same height!

Pull your home run power wire to an easy to access electrical box, and make it simple for the next electrician who may have to troubleshoot your work.

Electricians use Auger Bits, Spade Bits, Hole Saws, Unibits (Step Drill Bits), Hammer Drill Bits to make holes in wood, metal, and concrete!

Learn when to use residential and commercial wiring by determining its environment.. like fire-rating, mechanical damage, and many other factors.

It's VERY important you are aware of the rules before drilling into structural support beam. The best advice is to get written approval from your jobsite's structural engineer.

It's important to pre-plan your routes before drilling holes to save you time during the wire-pulling stage.