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Adding to the electrical after the fact?
Ok, I just got the electrical starter kit (now if only the rest of the
supplies would arrive, then I can get started!). I know I have to plan for all outlets and light fixtures now, and that's no problem. But, the kit doesn't come with the larger brads for the outlets, nor does it come with switches to individually switch rooms. Can switches and outlets be added after I wire and then wallpaper over the tape? Or do I have to have those on hand ahead of time, too? Cathy Weeks |
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"Cathy Weeks" wrote in message m... Ok, I just got the electrical starter kit (now if only the rest of the supplies would arrive, then I can get started!). I know I have to plan for all outlets and light fixtures now, and that's no problem. But, the kit doesn't come with the larger brads for the outlets, nor does it come with switches to individually switch rooms. Can switches and outlets be added after I wire and then wallpaper over the tape? Or do I have to have those on hand ahead of time, too? Cathy Weeks Let me start by saying that I had very bad luck with the switches and decided not to use them. They continually broke. Maybe they've improved them in the last few years. Another thing I didn't like about it is that you had to run the tape up the wall in order to install the switch. Outlets should be added after wallpapering. You don't want the tape to go over the wallpaper unless you are doing it the way I do it by running the tape on the floor and then up a bit over the baseboard. With the tape under the wallpaper you have to find it. You should always 1)put the tape at the same height from the floor in all the rooms and 2) take pictures of each room after you tapewire and before papering. This will at least give you a general idea on where the tape is located. You need a tester - a two pronged thingy with a light on it that will light up when the prongs are placed in the correct position on the tape. You then use the prong marks as a guide for the outlets. You should be able to order grommets and the tester from the same place you ordered the kit. Carol S P Miniatures http://www.spminiatures.com |
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"Carol" wrote in message thlink.net...
Let me start by saying that I had very bad luck with the switches and decided not to use them. They continually broke. Maybe they've improved them in the last few years. Another thing I didn't like about it is that you had to run the tape up the wall in order to install the switch. I've no clue about improvements... were they a toggle switch, or a slide switch? The slides are what is available at the moment. The cirKit page says the problem with the toggles is that the tiny switches break off during install. Good to know though. Maybe I'll just focus on learning the wiring and doing the outlets this time. Thanks, Cathy Weeks |
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You need a tester - a two pronged thingy with a light on it that will light
up when the prongs are placed in the correct position on the tape. You then use the prong marks as a guide for the outlets. Actually a tester came with the kit. You should be able to order grommets and the tester from the same place you ordered the kit. So I do need the outlet grommets for the outlets prior to wall papering? Cathy Weeks |
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"Cathy Weeks" wrote in message om... I've no clue about improvements... were they a toggle switch, or a slide switch? The slides are what is available at the moment. The cirKit page says the problem with the toggles is that the tiny switches break off during install. Good to know though. Maybe I'll just focus on learning the wiring and doing the outlets this time. Thanks, Cathy Weeks They were slide switches. There were 2 problems - they are flimsy and trying to get them in the tapewire required some banging and they would break. If they didn't break the switch would break after a short time. -- Regards, Carol S P Miniatures http://www.spminiatures.com |
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"Cathy Weeks" wrote in message om... So I do need the outlet grommets for the outlets prior to wall papering? Cathy Weeks No. You can do it after using the tester to locate the tapewire. Carol S P Miniatures http://www.spminiatures.com |
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"Millie" wrote in message om... ....The plugs, were so small that after a time they did not work!...So..I gave up and used the larger ones, which were always behind dressers, under tables etc. I have never had a problem with the plugs. My house is now about 10 years old and the outlets and plugs still work fine. I find that the big plugs are much too big and often don't sit properly in the gromets. I only used the grommets to attach lights when I'm hanging a chandelier. I run the wire through the ceiling and attach it to tape wire running on the floor belor. , Carol S P Miniatures http://www.spminiatures.com |
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"Carol" wrote in message thlink.net...
"Millie" wrote in message om... ...The plugs, were so small that after a time they did not work!...So..I gave up and used the larger ones, which were always behind dressers, under tables etc. I have never had a problem with the plugs. My house is now about 10 years old and the outlets and plugs still work fine. I find that the big plugs are much too big and often don't sit properly in the gromets. I only used the grommets to attach lights when I'm hanging a chandelier. I run the wire through the ceiling and attach it to tape wire running on the floor belor. , Carol S P Miniatures http://www.spminiatures.com gee, good for you! I am a former lighting instructor, what are your credentials? |
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