2006-11-10 12:09:54 · 13 answers · asked by Manda 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
GET AN ELECTRICIAN
2006-11-10 12:13:19 · answer #1 · answered by Nora G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Amanda,
The typical way a house is wired today is with non metallic sheathed (NMS) cable, often referred to as ROMEX, which is just a brand name, not the actual cable.
The wires must originate at your main electrical distribution panel. If that is not in yet, then the wires need to be run to where it will go. Lighting circuits should be kept separate from plug circuits (my opinion, not code) and run on 15 amp circuits, using 14/2 NMS. By the way, there needs to be a ground in the wire so the real name is 14/2 with ground, but I will leave the NMS and the ground part out from here on. Also, a good rule of thumb is to not put more load on a circuit than 80% of the rating of the breaker.
Receptacles are typically put on 20 amp circuits, so you have to run 12/2.
All of the above is with the understanding we are only talking about 120vac circuits right now.
There are so many more guidelines, that they are impossible to put all in here. You should get a code book, also contact the Authority Having Jurisdiction, typically your building department, and ask if they have any addena to the code. A lot of big cities have there own little rules and they supercede the code. The code is merely a rule of thumb that a city may or may not adopt.
You woud be well off to hire someone that will let you work with them.
Have fun!
2006-11-10 14:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by gare 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a Trade school and learn that way or you can get a job as a helper and learn in the feild, Wiring is not a hobby, call an Electrician.
2006-11-10 12:18:30 · answer #3 · answered by Ray D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sort of know but with the new codes (NEC) I would not want to do it for fear that I might not be regulation(in regulation) and if I ever sold a house that I wired and a home inspector caught something.. I would be in trouble.. that is why I would let an electrician do it.... I mean a qualified electrician, that is... one that is licensed
2006-11-10 12:14:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can be self taught read up on some code books and get wiring 1-2-3 from home depot
before long you'll be on your way . key is to work closely will the inspector you can save alot of money doing it yourself but you'll spend a few extra dollars on a re-inspection talk to your local inspector maybe you can even find an electrician and help him do it
2006-11-10 13:20:47 · answer #5 · answered by jdebord1976 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With an electrician. Trying to save a few dollars here just might cost you everything you have....including your life. If you don't know how to do electrical work, call someone who does!
2006-11-10 12:13:59 · answer #6 · answered by BUBBA~THE~POOCH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to ask this question then you need an electrician. It is too dangerous for you to do it. You could electricute yourself or burn down your house.
2006-11-10 12:16:50 · answer #7 · answered by lightfootspirit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't spell wiring then you have no business trying it!
2006-11-10 12:19:10 · answer #8 · answered by hess_man31 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sign up as an aprentice, go to school, work in trade for 4 years and then pass an exam for license
2006-11-11 03:30:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whole house?, new house? old house, a few rooms?
2006-11-10 15:06:41 · answer #10 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hire a pro.
2006-11-10 13:00:04 · answer #11 · answered by Ron H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋