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I am almost ready to call for an electrical rough inspection. One thing I am worried about is my NM securing on the 2x4 studs. I made sure I was at least 1 - 1/4" back from the front edge of the 2x4, but not so much toward the exterior sheathing. When I had several cables running down a...

I have a follow-up question on a 240V 30A outlet. I am running 10/2 w/ ground. As I shopped for an outlet I see many outlets that have an additional conductor (4 connections). This will need to pass inspection. Am I running the right wire?

When you say "THIS" VCT is it different from the glue down VCT sold at HD or Lowes?

I know it is an old thread, but it is what I need to know. Are you saying stay away from peal and stick? To use flooring adhesive instead?

I have been perusing YouTube videos looking for the right flooring for my new garage. My garage will be a working garage. That mean jacks with steel wheels, jack stands. All that stuff. I also want some lighter color like gray to reflect light. One material that caught my eye was tinted...

Because I have to have the drywall up for the final inspection. I don't want to have to fish the wire behind the drywall

I did not know that. That actually helps immensely. If I can get this outlet installed and find I need to extend it to another in a different location I can still be within code? Great.

When you say a couple plugs I assume you mean outlets? Am I correct when I say you can with 220V outlets there can only be one outlet per circuit code-wise?

Perfect. That was what I was looking for. I am just trying to take advantage of the walls being open for wiring. If this will allow me to pass rough-in and final it would be great.

FWIW- The 30A double pole breaker I have came with the breaker panel, so I will stick with it. Based on what I read I need 10/2 romex. Really expensive right now. I managed to find a new 100' roll on ebay at 50%. I thought I better grab it. I don't fully understand what you are saying...

I would like to one day own a cabinet tablesaw. As I understand it they are 220V. I would like to plan ahead and put in an outlet for one. I have a double pole 30A breaker already installed and 100' of 10/2 romex on the way. Can someone give me some pointers? Do I have the right...

Yeah. That's the thing. I was always used to the builder grade outlets in my home. When I got one of these 20A outlets they felt great. Really solid. Knowing I can get the same feel out of a 15A outlet at 1/4 the price really helps. I have learned a valuable lesson. Thanks.

Thank you for this. Although I like how firmly the 20A outlets grip the plug I cannot justify paying 4x more for 20A outlets (Leviton). I will just use 15A. If I someday do get an appliance that uses a 20A plug I will change out the receptacle.

I would like to plan ahead for a 30A outlet. Maybe for a AC or welder. What type of wire is needed? I am pretty sure it is AWG 10, but is it 10/2 or 10/3?

OK. I understand I can use 15A receptacles on a 20A circuit. I had planned on using a GFCI outlet to protect all downstream outlets. Does it need to be 20A or can it also be 15A?

I don't have anything that has a special plug. The outlets I am using are similar to this. They are rated at 20A. I honestly thought I had to use these rather than the standard receptacle when the outlet is on a 20A circuit. I also like how firmly these grip a plug as compared to standard...

I probably am confusing circuits and receptacles, but I figured if the circuit has to be 20A you would have to use 20A receptacles. Requirements aside, I want all the garage receptacles to be 20A. I don't see a need for that in the attic though. Based on what you have here I will go with...

My detached garage has an attic where I will have lights and a few outlets. Do these outlets have to be 20A as well?

I already have the 2 gang boxes in place and planned to run 12/2 to every other box for one circuit and another breaker with 12/2 to the remaining boxes. I like the 12/3 idea.

You are right. That is exactly what I will do.