Hello Everyone,
I'm am looking to do a bit of rewiring in my basement. Before anyone tells me to hire a professional, I have tried. I've contacted 2 separate companies and no one has called me back. I'm a big DIYer so I figured I'd give this a shot. I have been researching the past 2 weeks so I'm not trying to gloss over the dangers of working with electricity. Anyways our basement had 6 recessed lights and a fan on a dimmer/fan switch. there was a built in closet with a light that I tore out, and a light in the 'hallway" between the main area and the closet.
What I am looking to do is create 2 dimming zones with 4 recessed lights wired to their own dimmer and put the fan on its own switch. I tired to use as much of the existing wiring as possible hence the funky layout to some of the cans. All the wires will terminate into a 3 gang box where the power in will be. I plan on using those ideal quick push-in connectors because I feel like I do more damage to the wire twisting them ( thoughts?). If you could look over my layout and let me know what you think I would appreciate it. See the drawing and a few questions below:
General Questions:
1) Should I be concerned with the amount of devices and outlets on the 15 amp line? I know other factors come into play, but is it something I should be looking into? The recessed lights will be using 43w eco bulbs eventually switching over to LEDs.
2) Since this is a remodel I have limited access ( dry walled ceiling). Reading through tutorials I see that stapling the wire at a min of 12" before the light receptacle is considered up to code. What do you do in situations where stapling the wire is impossible? Is a loose wire acceptable?
3) Does the below diagram have too many junction boxes? Junction box 3 is there so that the line to the lights in my closet isn't in the 3 gang box ( save some space).
4) Are there any other general tips for a first timer other than make sure you aren't working with live lines and all your connections are secure?
Thanks ! ! !
*** Update - Forgot to draw the power into the fan. It appears to be tired into the wall outlet (15amp / separate line) circuit. The wire to the gang back is just a switch control.***
I'm am looking to do a bit of rewiring in my basement. Before anyone tells me to hire a professional, I have tried. I've contacted 2 separate companies and no one has called me back. I'm a big DIYer so I figured I'd give this a shot. I have been researching the past 2 weeks so I'm not trying to gloss over the dangers of working with electricity. Anyways our basement had 6 recessed lights and a fan on a dimmer/fan switch. there was a built in closet with a light that I tore out, and a light in the 'hallway" between the main area and the closet.
What I am looking to do is create 2 dimming zones with 4 recessed lights wired to their own dimmer and put the fan on its own switch. I tired to use as much of the existing wiring as possible hence the funky layout to some of the cans. All the wires will terminate into a 3 gang box where the power in will be. I plan on using those ideal quick push-in connectors because I feel like I do more damage to the wire twisting them ( thoughts?). If you could look over my layout and let me know what you think I would appreciate it. See the drawing and a few questions below:
General Questions:
1) Should I be concerned with the amount of devices and outlets on the 15 amp line? I know other factors come into play, but is it something I should be looking into? The recessed lights will be using 43w eco bulbs eventually switching over to LEDs.
2) Since this is a remodel I have limited access ( dry walled ceiling). Reading through tutorials I see that stapling the wire at a min of 12" before the light receptacle is considered up to code. What do you do in situations where stapling the wire is impossible? Is a loose wire acceptable?
3) Does the below diagram have too many junction boxes? Junction box 3 is there so that the line to the lights in my closet isn't in the 3 gang box ( save some space).
4) Are there any other general tips for a first timer other than make sure you aren't working with live lines and all your connections are secure?
Thanks ! ! !
*** Update - Forgot to draw the power into the fan. It appears to be tired into the wall outlet (15amp / separate line) circuit. The wire to the gang back is just a switch control.***
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