Re: Protect pre-wired cables from damage during drywall

["Crash Gordon" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

We've found that the drywallers unintentionally slice wires if we put
contacts on at rough-in stage (we use surface mounts on windows). So,
although it's a little more work we come back after paint and install the
contacts and spackle...it turns out to be less work than troubleshooting a
tiny slice in the contact leads. On custom jobs this generally isnt a
problem though.


<robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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|> BTW - I have not found a solution to keeping the HVAC guy from cutting
the
| wires and not telling anyone. Although I'm sure there are several on
| this
| forum who would know how to get "even"...
|
| That one's easy.  I always prewired the alarm after the other
| contractors finished.  When working for the GC, try to schedule your
| work just after the electrician -- the day before the insulation goes
| up.  By then the plumbing, HVACand such are done.
|
| BTW, I like to install the window and door contacts during the prewire.
| I've found less damage to my work from other contractors that way than
| if I left the bare wires.  At first I used to just pull the cables and
| only install the contacts after the place was finished but sometimes
| I'd find cables pulled out by the insulators.  Putting the switches in
| first and leaving a 12-18" service loop in the wall avoids that.
|
| Regards,
| Robert L Bass
| www.BassBurglarAlarms.com
|
|