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Originally Posted by dlgobeavs
I'm building in Clackamas County, and have a question for all you electricians out there.
I've wired for new construction in the past, and rewired a few house remodels over the years... so I'm not a total rookie.
That said, I want to make sure that when I get ready to start pulling wire, I don't drill "incorrectly". My question stems from not wanting to drill through beams/posts incorrectly.
If I have a 4X6 vertical post on an outside wall...(basically right in the middle of a wall), is it OK to drill through it on my way to the next outlet?
How bout drilling through 3-4 2x4's that are stacked together (for instance the 2X4's supporting a window header).
I know I'm not supposed to drill though any G.L. beams... it's the other ones that I always have questions about.
Can anyone give me some basic guidance??
Thanks!
Dave
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Drill away.
I was an electriction for about 15 years. Got out of it last July.
Just try to keep the holes in the center of the stud. 4x6 beams, 2x4, 2x6 stacked can be hard to keep the holes in the center so you will need to use nail plates where the out side edge of the hole is closer than 1 1/4 inches to the outside of the stud. I have drilled hundreds of thousands of these and never had a problem. Just try to use good judgement. Keep the holes no larger than 7/8 if you can help it. And spread the holes evenly up and down don't bunch the holes all in one spot.
You can drill a G.L Beam if you get permission from the architect. And you can drill a G.L at the ends of the beam. Where the beam and wall meet draw a 45 deg. line up to the top of the beam. You can drill anywhere above that line.
Good luck.
Keith
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