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   MikeHennessy | May 19, 2009 09:03pm | #1

   Should be OK, but if not, Bill H will tell ya why.  ;-)

   I'd protect it with plates over each stud, even if you do hold the wire back 1-1/4", since this is a location that'll have a high probability of seeing nails at some point in the future.

   Mike Hennessy
   Pittsburgh, PA
   Everything fits, until you put glue on it.

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   hardluckknocks | May 19, 2009 09:09pm | #2

   thanks. nail plates? well the outside is already finished. i framed the window a few years ago and just going to insulate and drywall. i'm sure the elec. inspector will tell about the plates.

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   JTC1 | May 19, 2009 11:40pm | #3

   >>nail plates?<<

   NEC says you have to hold the cable back a minimum of 1-1/4" from the edge of the studs.  Any cable hole closer than 1-1/4" to the stud edge must be protected by a nail plate.

   A nail plate is nothing more than a 1/16" or so thick piece of steel which is nailed to the stud edge over the cable location.

   1 plate per stud. 1-1/2" wide x ~3" long, may be separate nail-on style or come with attached prongs to fasten to the stud. BOCA plates serve the same purpose - except they are generally protecting plumbing pipes.

   These plates serve to protect the cable from punctures from errant drywall screws, trim nails, etc.

   Readily available at electrical supply houses and / or big box stores.

   The point Mike is making is that at 1" above the sole plate there will be a number of fasteners driven in this immediate vicinity when you hang drywall and trim.

   Better to plate them than to drive a nail through the cable.....even if the cable is more than 1-1/4" back.

   If the wall is 2x6 studs, I would not worry about plates - bore cable holes at the center of the stud and go..

   Jim

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   hardluckknocks | May 20, 2009 06:45am | #6

   thanks. hadn't thought about 'trim'. i have concrete stem walls so i won't be putting trim there, but a very good idea.

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   Piffin | May 20, 2009 01:32am | #4

   There is a guy here who descibed building walls with studs having the bottoms all notched for wire runs. So I guess it can be done low.

   my concern is that this are is going to get baseboard, so more likely than normal to see nails.

   So use the nail plates and/or watch nail length in the basebd.

    

    

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   hardluckknocks | May 20, 2009 06:45am | #7

   thanks for the help.

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   brucet9 | May 20, 2009 05:43am | #5

   Some guys use 2" brads for base and case so they won't have to use two guns or change nails. With 1" hole centered in the stud you'd have 1 1/4" of wood, plus 1/2" drywall plus at least 3/16" base thickness (if you use the cheap 2 1/2" x 3/8" stuff) - just enough to keep from spearing your cable.

   BruceT