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I didn't realize how long it takes to rewire a house. There is so much planning to do. I went up in the attic again today and ran three wires for the kitchen. Two 12-2 wires for 120V circuits and one 10-3 for the stove. I also removed some old cloth wrapped wires. Tara said she wanted to make a basket out of them. I think it'll look great. There will be plenty of wire for it.

It can be really difficult to imagine how all the electrons are going to flow through the wires. I recommend drawing out the circuits before you start. It seems simple at first, but wiring two lights, two switches, one GFCI and 3 regular plug-in outlets on one circuit is pretty complicated. I've been visiting lots of websites, reading books, and looking at wiring diagrams and it's still complicated to imagine. most of the books only talk about how to wire a switch or an outlet or a light and a switch, but not a whole circuit that is a combination. It's a lot like programming in a way.

Just taking it one step at a time. It seems easier to start with the last outlet on the circuit and work towards the breaker box. Leave lots of extra cable so if you make a mistake there is some to spare. Get good wiring tools -- lineman's pliers and wire strippers especially. Regular wire cutters aren't strong enough to cut 10-3 wire cleanly, but lineman's pliers can. Also, lay out all your outlet boxes so you know where the circuits are going to be. Do it in the room you are wiring. Plans are one thing on paper, but when you are standing in the room, you may reconsider where you put the outlets and switches.

PostedBy:
P.J.

PostedOn:
6/14/2010 11:44:00 PM

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Rewiring the house is a tedious and hot job, but it will be worth it.

Keywords:
home wiring, electrical wire, rewiring, grounding, home remodelling

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6/14/2010 11:57:59 PM

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pj

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Electrical

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