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    mcgowray Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 29, 2008, 12:29 PM
    Wiring a Basement
    I am currently finishing my basement and have completed framing out the walls. Next I want to start wiring the whole basement. I have done wiring before and know the basics but I have a few questions that I need answered before I continue. I will have a media room/home theatre with a projection system and sound system. There is a bathroom and main room with lights and outlets in each room. My question is how do I figure out how many outlets to put on one circuit, do I separate the light circuit from the outlet circuit? How do I wiring the circuits? Do I run the main power for the circuit to a central junction box and branch off from there to the outlets or lights?

    Not sure how to proceed.

    Thanks for the help.:confused:
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    stanfortyman Posts: 5,598, Reputation: 279
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    Jun 29, 2008, 12:49 PM
    You say you have done wiring and know the basics. All your questions here are the basics.

    I would suggest you get a few good books on home wiring before you proceed. This will give you the root knowledge you need.

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