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How to Wire a Bathroom: Getting the Boxes Ready

The last step in the rough wiring process is to prepare the boxes for switch or outlet installation

Episode 5: Getting the Boxes Ready In this last episode, Cliff demonstrates several methods for stripping the jackets from cable, preparing outlet boxes, and how to use jumper wires to ready a box for eventual connection to multiple switches.

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Videos in the Series

Master Carpenter: How to Wire a Bathroom

In this video series you'll learn how run the rough electrical wiring for a bathroom
How to Wire a Bathroom: Make a Code-Compliant Plan

The first step in rough wiring is to make a plan that establishes the location of switches, outlets and fixtures.
How to Wire a Bathroom: Installing Electrical Boxes

After a review of the types of electrical boxes, Cliff demonstrates how and where to install them.
How to Wire a Bathroom: Running Cable to the Boxes

This episode covers Cliff's technique for drilling holes, and pulling and attaching cable
How to Wire a Bathroom: Getting the Boxes Ready

The last step in the rough wiring process is to prepare the boxes for switch or outlet installation

About This Video Series

Senior editor Chuck Bickford and videographer John Ross travel to Sacramento to visit with electrical contractor, Cliff Popejoy, to learn the ins and outs of rough wiring. This may sound like an intimidating task, but it's fairly straightforward, and homeowners and builders are permitted to do it themselves in most areas. Check with your local building department before taking on the responsibility, just in case. Cliff recommends that you leave the main service panel to… More about this Video Series

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