2011年5月27日 · At the local big box store, they had staples that were too big or too small, and nothing just right (call me Goldilocks!). I'll be running the following NM-B wire sizes (with …

2009年1月10日 · What are the guidelines for stapling Romex to studs? I think I need to staple within 8" of entering a gang box, but are there other requirements? This is in my residential …

2009年2月17日 · Both are used with Romex. But in many areas the plastic ones are the only ones allowed by local codes. NEC allows either. The idea is the plastic allows a buffer against …

2017年11月27日 · For romex between boxes, supports must be no further than 300mm from each box and no more than 1.5m apart throughout the run. So that's about 6", 1', and 5'. Edit: note …

2021年7月4日 · I still say you put up 1x4 running boards. You can paint them too. Putting staples in will mess up your drywall and indent it. The 1x4s will be much sturdier and hold the staples …

2018年2月21日 · Thanks for the info on straps. Also, regarding staples, it looks like sometimes it is just better to go to the store and look instead of scouring the internet for hours - I came …

2011年8月15日 · I have used one staple to hold down two Romex cables and used a zip tie to stack one or two more on top. The cables need to be at least 1-1/4 inches in from the stud …

2021年9月1日 · Alternative to electrical staples Jump to Latest 5.3K views 12 replies 9 participants last post by phillipd Sep 3, 2021

2011年11月27日 · There is extempt for old work cut in boxes and you do not need staples in finshed wall on old work set up. And majorty of the old work box will have interal clamp so that …

2011年7月26日 · When you use staples, they only need to be in far enough that it keeps the cable from hanging loose against the stud. More so for securing the romex, so that the drywallers do …