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Steel studs & Electrical
I have a new home with an unfinished basement. A drywaller came and
installed steel studs so that he could put drywall up, as requested, and then didn't come back. I am looking to finish the basement myself now, and must say I hate steel studs! Anyway, I was wondering about electrical - how do you take care of grounding, installing receptacles, etc. with these things? Do you use a metal box for outlets and switches? - Bill |
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"Phreak" wrote in
news:%ZXcd.18923$cr4.770@edtnps84: I have a new home with an unfinished basement. A drywaller came and installed steel studs so that he could put drywall up, as requested, and then didn't come back. I am looking to finish the basement myself now, and must say I hate steel studs! Anyway, I was wondering about electrical - how do you take care of grounding, installing receptacles, etc. with these things? Do you use a metal box for outlets and switches? Either metal or plastic boxes will work, what's ok depends on your local building codes. Check with a local electrical contractor or inspector. |
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You will most likey need to use BX cable instead on Romex for the electical
work. PIA, but sure is safer. I agree with another respondent-check with your local inspector. PJ Southern NJ |
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