Journal of Light Construction: Wiring

Floor Heat Cable

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 03:47:06 EST

WarmWire floor heat cable makes it easy to incorporate radiant heat into a kitchen or bath: You simply tape cable straps to each side of the subfloor, weave the cable between the straps, and cover with a cement-based or gypsum-based mortar.

Remote-Source Lighting—Up Close

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:10:49 EST

From the Archive presents articles from the past 25 years, with new commentary from members of the lighting community.

12-Volt Drill/Drivers

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:07:45 EST

The new generation of lithium-ion subcompacts are lightweight and surprisingly powerful for their size.

Tool Test: Oscillating Multi-Tools

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:07:34 EST

These handy devices fill in where other tools fall short.

Patriotic Extension Cords

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:59:01 EST

As a Syracuse University basketball fan, I insist that all of my lead cords be orange.

Duct Chases and Electrical Wiring

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:56:43 EST

Q: Is it okay to fish electrical wiring through the wood-framed chases built around hvac ducts and chimneys?

Federal Judge Rules for Homeowners in Chinese Drywall Trial

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:26:18 EST

Senate Log-Jam Throws Flood Insurance Into Limbo

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:26:26 EST

Porter-Cable 390K 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:04:22 EST

Porter-Cable's 390K 5-inch random orbit sander has a powerful variable-speed brushless motor and delivers consistently fine sanding results.

Q&A: Stainless Steel and Rebar

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:04:23 EST

Q: Can stainless steel tie wire be used with standard rebar?

Klein Tools Bent Nose Romex Cable Strippers

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:52:40 EST

Klein's Bent Nose Romex Cable Strippers have a 90-degree angled nose designed to get them into tight spots.

Ideal Industries Sir Nickless Cable Cutter

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:52:36 EST

One challenge with armored cable is that it can be hard to cut the armor without nicking the wires inside, which is why cable manufacturers recommend using a rotary cutter designed specifically for this cable type.

In the News

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:12:33 EST

Chinese drywall investigated in Florida; West Virginia builder sued for installing fake radon systems; green building stats fall short; more

Associated Electric Products Wire Wheel Cable Dispenser

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:47:33 EST

Products

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:10:03 EST

Three-way outlet; rotary dimmer; wireless smoke alarm; finish for pressure-treated lumber; more

Q&A: Burying Electrical Wiring In Attic Insulation

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:01:47 EST

Q: I know that knob-and-tube wiring can't be covered with insulation, but what about BX cable and joist-mounted junction boxes? Are there any restrictions on blowing cellulose insulation into an attic and burying the cable and junction boxes?

Q&A: Upgrading to Three-Prong Outlets

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:01:57 EST

Q. In an older house wired with BX cable, can the original two-prong outlets be upgraded to three-prong grounded outlets, provided they're properly bonded to the original metallic boxes?

JLC Extra: Solar Cargo Trailer

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:09:10 EST

This schematic shows how to wire the trailer-mounted photovoltaic power system described in July’s Backfill article.

JLC Extra Q&A: Tips for Snaking Wires

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:07:42 EST

Q. I have to rewire an old home that has well-maintained plaster walls throughout. I'd like to do this without gutting the interior. Any tips for wire-snaking?

Q&A: Subpanel Bonding

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:01:36 EST

Q: Is it possible to properly bond an electrical subpanel without running four-wire SER cable to it from the service-entrance panel? Some electricians have told me that under certain circumstances the subpanel can have its own ground wire and rod, while o