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#29703 09/22/03 06:10 PM
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does anyone have a good idea how romex would be needed to wire a new house about 1350 sq ft ?

#29704 09/22/03 06:27 PM
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I'm guessing you mean 'how much romex'......

Approximately 2-3 150m 14-2 rolls. 1 roll of 14-3 should be adequate, 10-3 and 8-3 would have to be determined on site (measured).

#29705 09/22/03 08:02 PM
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are we talking a minimalist approach?

#29706 09/22/03 10:04 PM
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I just finished rough-in on 1300 sq ft ranch, used (250'coils) 5--14-2, 5--12-2 and 1--14-3 coil. No elect dryer or elect range. Panel and kitchen where on opposite ends of house. I don't skimp on outlets, bedrooms have seven plus two phones.

#29707 09/23/03 06:58 AM
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Just finished a 1450 sq. (2 story, basement, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, interconnected AC smokes, ceiling & bath fan/light, microwave, dishwasher).

Start with-
1500' 14/2 (1000' reel + 2 250' coils)
750' 12/2
500' 14/3

This may seem excessive, but it goes fast, and you still may run out of something.
If not, it will stay fresh for the next job.

#29708 09/23/03 10:28 AM
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Are we talking a minimalist approach?
LOL [Linked Image]
Well, it is the NEC, after all.


Al Hildenbrand
#29709 09/23/03 08:52 PM
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we're talking spec rules, no excess, I was told the electrical was small budget.. Thanks guys

#29710 09/24/03 04:51 PM
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Romex [[[Shudder]]]

I forget about that stuff until I visit my mom & in-laws who live outside of the Conduit-Zone (Chicago & suburbs).

It's fast, but gimme my EMT for upgrades & re-wires in the finished wall.

{just messin' wit'cha, guys)


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