I live on 1st floor, so i assume the wires go DOWN from the plug sockets, and DOWN from the swtiches, so am i safe, do they not go across?
2007-10-19 08:20:18 · 7 answers · asked by Luke R 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Why not purchase a pipe and wire detector from your local DIY shop and check that there are no cables where you intend to hammer a nail into the wall. As a rule, never put a nail vertically above or below a switch or a socket. It is possible for a socket cable to come vertically down from the loft and then under the ground floor boards to the other sockets in the ring.
2007-10-19 09:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wires may go up or down or left or right or across. A metal detector or an detector of alternating current should be used to locate where the wire is hidden. I would advise you yo leave this job to a certified electrician.
2007-10-19 08:47:51 · answer #2 · answered by eematters 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they do go across and up-and-down. At most residential installations, they will wire UP or down a little to secure the wire, then bore a hole on studs and go across.
It is rare in US to use conduit for residential applications.
2007-10-19 08:30:59 · answer #3 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All wiring is supposed to go up or down from switches and plugs? They can stray mind?? if jimmy jobber has been there??
but rule of thumb is up or down from switches and plugs is where the wires are...
2007-10-19 08:31:39 · answer #4 · answered by ((LOON)) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get mini detectors that you run across the wall and the tell you if there is metal (wire or pipe) or a piece of wood. Very useful.
2007-10-19 08:48:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to stay away from areas above and below outlets and switches.
2007-10-19 08:28:04 · answer #6 · answered by lady_gertie02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can go up or down...but never across, and either way the conduit should have a steel screen...
2007-10-19 08:24:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋