Nova wrote:
Bill wrote:
Mike Marlow wrote:

Bill wrote:

I would like to test out the first outlet on each of the new circuits
I added before I install insulation and drywall. I tested the
first one by actually installing an outlet, but I see little point in
wasting time/wire.

I was considering:

1) Taping the wires to my outlet tester with electrical tape and then
flipping the circuit breaker on (in anticipation of a green light from
the outlet tester)

2) Holding the leads from my multi-meter to the ends of the wires. I
MIGHT be brave enough to do this if it was explained to me why I don't
have to be concerned about arc'ing.

It seems there is "more that could go wrong" in (2). What do you
think? BTW, I also have 220v wiring to test. I understand the state
the potentials of the 3 pairs of the 3 wires should have, I just wish
to proceed in a safe manner (without installing the outlet if
possible).


Go ahead and pull all of the wire to each outlet.


I pulled the wire to each electrical box, but I can't see installing
the outlets until after I have the drywall up. I just came home with
10 rolls of fiberglass insulation and a stapler, from Lowes. $90 for
the formaldehyde-free R-13 insulation--I don't think it's going to get
any better than that. A cool day would be welcome! : )

Bill

I did think there was any formaldehyde in glass?

From what I understand, it's 80% glass. Even the formaldehyde-free type
involves formaldehyde in the manufacturing--what they mean by
formaldehyde-free is that is doesn't "out-gas" formaldehyde-free under
typical conditions. Try putting it over the stove or burning it, and
you might get different results.

Bill