Hi again,
Earlier I was asking about wiring some new recessed lighting cans. I have the wiring all worked out and tested and it works great. I have one question though before I move on the next job. In an attic is there any sort of standard for how you route romex?
90% of the original wiring in this 80's duplex is just laid over the top of the joists and pulled tight enough so that you'd probably get a note out of it if you strummed it. It's kind of a pita to work in the attic when all of the wiring is on top of where you need to walk and stand and strewn helter skelter. I always thought you were meant to drill small holes in the joists and route the wire between them rather than on top. Is this not the case?
Thanks
Eric
Earlier I was asking about wiring some new recessed lighting cans. I have the wiring all worked out and tested and it works great. I have one question though before I move on the next job. In an attic is there any sort of standard for how you route romex?
90% of the original wiring in this 80's duplex is just laid over the top of the joists and pulled tight enough so that you'd probably get a note out of it if you strummed it. It's kind of a pita to work in the attic when all of the wiring is on top of where you need to walk and stand and strewn helter skelter. I always thought you were meant to drill small holes in the joists and route the wire between them rather than on top. Is this not the case?
Thanks
Eric