Actually that sounds like a fantastic idea. There is no basement, this is a
slab. But what I could do is attach something to one of the beams to act as
a chase, running this from directly above the electrical box into the
adjacent room. This run would only be about 6 feet, the adjacent room has
two drop ceilings unfortunately, but would at least be accessible. I could
leave one panel above the electrical box somewhat accessible for removal
when needed.

Thanks for the idea,

Scott


"RBM" rmottola1(remove wrote in message
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The suspended ceiling is nice for access,but it mounts lower than tiles or
sheetrock,especially if you want fixtures mounted in the T bar. If the
ceiling beams above the electric panel,run in the direction of an
unfinished area of the basement,it wouldn't matter since cables could be
snaked above the ceiling. If they don't it would be a good idea to provide
some kind of chase for future cables
"Scot" wrote in message
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I have a utility room that I am finishing. One of the last pieces is what
type of ceiling to install. I originally was going to put in a drop
ceiling, but am now considering throwing up some 1x3s and attaching
ceiling tile. My reasons are that it will be an easier install, cheaper
and will probably look nicer. My hesitation on this is that it would be
nice to have the suspended ceiling in this room to easily be able to get
at where the electrical runs from the circuit box are, as the main circuit
box is in this rooom and all the circuits in the house run from this room.

What are people's feelings towards having this easily accessible via a
suspended ceiling as opposed to having to remove some pieces of
"permanent" ceiling tile if there were to be a problem/upgrade needed
electrically?

Thanks,

Scott