Re: Protect pre-wired cables from damage during drywall

["Jim Rojas" <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Wrap the wires in Saran wrap. Then use electrical or masking tape to keep it
in place. Once the painting is all done, peel off the Saran wrap and PRESTO!

Jim Rojas


<robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> When prewiring low voltage systems in new construction you need to
> protect your cables from damage by the drywall hanger's tools.  Also,
> the taping compound (aka "mud") can make a real mess of our wires at
> times.
>
> While perusing the November, 2005 issue of Security Products magazine I
> noticed what looks like a partial solution to this problem.  On page 12
> there's a description of a protective plate called "W.R.A.P.S." that
> can be used to protect wiring in a J-box or mud ring.  It's made by MTM
> Industries.  Details are available through SP's site at
> www.secprodonline.com.
>
> Hope this helps someone.
>
> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
> www.BassBurglarAlarms.com
>