Re: Prewire Boxes

[JoeRaisin <joeraisin2001@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 8/29/2014 1:52 AM, John Sowden wrote:
> On 08/28/2014 08:39 PM, Chris wrote:
>> Bob,
>>
>> Sounds similar to what I do with motions now.  However, that extra bit
>> of wire in the wall is usually useless, as the drywallers have pinched
>> the wire between the stud and the drywall.  When mounting the motion,
>> I would prefer to have a couple feet of wire to work with, connect the
>> motion, then stuff the rest of the wire back into the wall.
>> Typically, this isn't an option.  And then, naturally, the nail itself
>> tends to disappear... even the ones used in nail guns with glue at the
>> tip.
>>
>> I could, of course, use single-gang electrical boxes... but I've seen
>> that done and the end result looks terrible.
>>
>> - Chris
>>
> If the nail is placed in the center of the face of the 2x4, the drywall
> pinches the wire and you cannot push a service loop inside the wall
> without opening up the hole over to the edge of the 2x4.  I place my
> nail at the corner of the 2x4 where the front meets the side, so when I
> pull the wire off the nail, I can push the excess inside the wall.
>
> John
>

I will wrap a gob around a nail, but also I do about a foot of
crisscross in the stud space using lightly inserted staples.  This makes
a really nice sounder if someone has to use a toner and, it's very easy
to pop a hole, stick in a hook and yank out the wire.

Whenever I've done that, there's no battle or frustration when I come
back for the finish to find all the corners nice and smooth.

Another trick I've seen is to drill a 7/8 or 1" hole right into the
corner.  bring the wire through that and wad up a ball in the hole plus
a nail and a wad right on top of it.