wiremold metal raceway

[sgrammel]

Anybody use this? Does it get expensive?

http://tools.wiremold.com/diy/products/metal_raceway.asp

 

[TONE]

I looked at that stuff not to long ago.

The straight pieces arent to bad, its the elbows and fitting that will kill you.

 

[oleguy]

yep.at most places,homedepot,lowes,5-6$ for 5ft stick.5-7$per box single gang.8-10$ for two gang.then you have to buy clamps and connectors at 5$ a set.

 

[Nostraquedeo]

I have specified Wiremold on a lot of projects. It is decent stuff, but it is expensive. They do have a plastic version that is just as good. I would not use the painted metal (rust,chipping,etc). I would use the plastic, aluminum, or their stainless steel version.

 

[bry@n]

I thought the plastic stuff was only for low voltage.

 

[IBEW]

I have installed quite a bit through the years as a wireman. Love the stuff, just take your time with corners. Makes a entire work bench easy to operate all your electrical tools.

 

[sgrammel]

I'm looking at it for hooking up new flouresecent strip lights...Thinking of just going with armored cable as its tons cheaper...Doesn't look as nice but if I can paint the casing to match the ceiling it will mostly dissapear.

 

[Falcon67]

I bought like 25' of 3/4 cable armor at HD for something like $10. The 1/2" is cheaper still IIRC. Wiremold is good stuff, works well but the little bits add up quick. It's like a chain link fence: the fence wire is cheap but the poles, clamps, rods, top rail, ends, caps, bolts, ties, concrete, etc, etc, etc eat your sack lunch.