I just purchased a new home and when they built it they only put 2 outlets into the entire garage 1 on the wall and 1 on the ceiling for the garage door opener. There is plenty of space in the panel to add them but the garage is sheeted and i didnt know what the best way to add them would be. Should i get up into the attic and drill threw base plat and snake the wire down the wall or should i run conduit. (not sure i like how the conduit would look) If i do snake it down the wall what kind of box would i have to use for the plugins since i probably couldnt attach them to the studs very well.
Adding outlets
- Thread starter hawkeyejr
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bczygan
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Welcome to GJ!!!
You will love it here.
If it was my garage, I would much prefer the neatness factor of running within the walls.
What you have is typical and minimum required by code. First thing to do is plan the total electrical needs and layout for the ultimate uses of the garage. A master plan. Put lighting and power on separate circuits. Decide if you need a sub panel.
Drilling through the top plate, if you have access, is easier than running horizontal and patching drywall, but will use more wire. Use old work boxes or a type someone here will mention that are even better for existing installations (I forget the name of them).
You will love it here.
If it was my garage, I would much prefer the neatness factor of running within the walls.
What you have is typical and minimum required by code. First thing to do is plan the total electrical needs and layout for the ultimate uses of the garage. A master plan. Put lighting and power on separate circuits. Decide if you need a sub panel.
Drilling through the top plate, if you have access, is easier than running horizontal and patching drywall, but will use more wire. Use old work boxes or a type someone here will mention that are even better for existing installations (I forget the name of them).
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The boxes you most likely will not pull your hair out over are called "smart boxes" something like this
Charles (in GA)
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Be very careful what you do with the wall common with the house and garage. It is a firewall, and if you drill into the header, you will need to seal the hole around the wire with a firestop sealant.
You may also encounter firestops in the wall, horizontal pieces of 2x placed between the studs. Not sure how common that is any more. If you do encounter them it will be impossible to run the wire below the stop.
Charles
You may also encounter firestops in the wall, horizontal pieces of 2x placed between the studs. Not sure how common that is any more. If you do encounter them it will be impossible to run the wire below the stop.
Charles
Good looking out. I've often wondered if firestops are used these days anymore...
You could use a 72" flex bit, but eh...
Why do you want more recepts?
wyliesdiesels
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Is your garage detached or attached to your house? I know u said attic but I've seen detached garages with attics before! 
Is your garage detached or attached to your house? I know u said attic but I've seen detached garages with attics before!
It is attached. Thanks for the quick replys