Running Bx cable for recessed lights

hoosiers93 · #1 May 15, 2007, 06:55 AM

I just had recessed lights installed on the 1st floor of a 2 story home. The electrician ran the BX cable along the bottom of the rafters instead of drilling a hole through the rafters.

There is no way get drywall flush against the rafter now because of the cable.

Is this normal? Why wouldn't you drill a hole in the rafter and run the BX cable through the hole?

Stratmando · May 15, 2007, 07:05 AM

He was an idiot, drill holes(DO NOT NOTCH)center of wood. disconnect wire at one end and reconnect.

hoosiers93 · May 15, 2007, 10:12 AM

thanks for your response. I'll have to check...I don't think he actually notched it. just simply stabled it to the bottom.



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