Larry Jaques wrote:
On Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:00:06 -0400,
wrote:

On 10/28/2010 2:17 PM, Larry Jaques wrote:

I had a duplex pointing down from the ceiling, and there was a quad
box on top (filled with insulation, unfinished attic) to which I added
outlets. I knocked holes in the sheetrock and pulled the plugs for the
lights through, then sealed the holes. If I had it to do over, I'd
have added that quad beneath, facing the shop, and let the fixture
wiring show. Replacement would have been much easier in the future.

It's nice to get the benefit of the voice of experience.

The only thing that makes me hesitate is my finished ceiling. If I
install duplex outlets in the ceiling, they will necessarily be "cut in
box" variety that attach to the drywall, and I can see myself replacing
the ceiling within the next 10 years. I'll have to wait for the dust to
settle and see what I think.

HEY, DIDN'T YOU JUST LEARN TO DO DRYWALL? Ya wuss.g

Just a 16 or 24 inch section, for each outlet, huh? Except for the
mudding part, at least this is something I could do during the cooler
temps (dipping to the low 30's here recently). FrozenNorth's idea of
using armored cable was interesting too. I think I need to take some
more measurements and choose my fixtures before I decide.

Thanks,
Bill