Wiring a Shop for Outlets and Lights
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Electrical Wiring Methods for a Shop and Light Fixtures: I’m building a shop and have questions about electrical wiring. © By: Dave Rongey |
Workshop Electrical Wiring
[ad#block] Electrical Question: I’m building an auto shop and have questions about electrical wiring.
I am in the process of building a 30 x 50 auto shop and have a couple questions:
- What are the pro’s and cons to running the electrical surface mount in conduit verses in the wall, other than cost? Walls will be finished with OSB plywood.
- How would can lighting compare to florescent lighting in energy efficiency and light output in a 10′ 4″ metal ceiling?
This electrical wiring question came from Damien, in Continental, Ohio.
Additional Comments: Very helpful website!
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Damien.
Wiring Shop Outlets and Lights
Application: Wiring for a Workshop.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced. This electrical project is best performed by a licensed electrical contractor.
est performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools, electric drill, auger bits and extension cord.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools and install electrical circuit wiring.
Notice: Installing additional outlet wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.
Electrical Wiring Methods for a Shop and Light Fixtures
NOTE: Careful planing for electrical circuits is essential when building and wiring a new shop. The initial installation cost is much lower than having to add electrical circuits in the future.
- Wiring Methods for Shop Receptacle Outlets
- Where accepted, Type-NM electrical cable may be installed into framed walls where the cable will be covered and protected. This is a more cost effective method for general purpose outlet circuits.
- The disadvantage to Type-NM wiring compared to surface electrical conduit is the inability to pull in additional circuits if needed in the future compared to additional conduit wiring capacity.
- The reconciled wiring of Type-NM cable will provide a much cleaner appearance over surface mounted conduit.
- Comparing Shop Light Fixtures
- Can lights would produce a more downward directional type of light which may cast shadows compared to the more evenly distributed light that is produced by fluorescent lights.
- Fluorescent lights are typically more cost effective to operate compared to incandescent or halogen type lights.
- NOTE: Open type fluorescent light fixtures installed in workshop areas should include lamps that are protected by clear shatter proof plastic safety tubes.
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