[OmegaWS6]

I'm installing a microwave in a wall cabinet in the kitchen. Below the cabinet will be a counter receptacle on a different circuit. The microwave and counter box will be on the same stud. How am I supposed to run the romex for the lower box? Should I go through the box, run a loop around the box, or run the wire on the other stud and then cross back over below the upper box?

I can't seem to find this info anywhere!

 

[<*(((><]

Don't go in the box if there is no reason to, as you will complicate things having to wire the grounds together being that they are two different circuits.

Just have the wire go around the box and ensure that it is stapled to the stud to secure it.

 

[joed]

You could go through the stud, around the box on the opposite side of the stud and come back through the stud again if the box has to be on the same side. Or just go down the opposite side of the stud and come through above the lower box.

 

[OmegaWS6]

I am shying away from going through the box. Ill loop it around the box and see how that goes. I would rather not drill more holes in the studs, I've run out of nail plates twice now!
My rough inspection is tomorrow, fingers crossed.

 

[OmegaWS6]

Soooo... I passed!

The guy was only an hour and a half late. We were #21 and last of his stops for the day. He didn't say boo about anything except for me jumping the gun and installing the high hats. He complained that he couldn't see the wire for them hanging out the ceiling hole. My girlfriend offered to show him the attic where the connections could be seen, but he declined (shrug). I'm shocked it took so little time and he was gone.

Just need to install the hood vent duct now and then drywall can go up! Btw, does anyone know of a clean/nice product or trim piece to install a vent cap onto? Arlington make a fantastic vinyl siding plate for outlets and lights but nothing I can work with to install a 6" cap.

 

[Hardway]

"I'm shocked it took so little time and he was gone."

Funny because I say the same, not much of an inspection.:huh:
Here and gone that fast and passed!:thumbup:

 

[Jim Port]

See if the Arlington MM10 would work for you.