Wiring recepticals

[blytk]

I am just finishing up my new shop build (32X40), and down to finishing the wiring. What I am thinking is running 12-2 for my recepticals (4 on each circuit). My question is it okay to run the 12-2 horizontal then above each receptical install a junction box then tee/pigtail a 12-2 drop down to the receptical? The horizontal circuits will be about 8' above the floor, then the recepticals will be located 48" from the floor. The wiring from the junction box to the plug will be protected in 1/2" pvc.

 

[Jeepskate]

You might want to do a cost comparison between the additional wire to run from one receptacle to the next versus your proposed setup. You'll need to buy 4 boxes & covers, connectors, wire nuts, and spend the extra time cutting, stripping & connecting the wires inside the boxes. I wouldn't think that it would violate code to do it that way (I wired one run of lights in my garage that way and passed inspection), but I'm not an electrician.

 

[Nostraquedeo]

Keep in mind, those junction boxes will need to accessible. You can't just bury them behind the wall. So, you will essentially end up with two holes at each location you have a box.

 

[dugger10]

Why not just make your plug baxes the junction box and save the cost of the junction box and cover, thats if I understand you correctly. I would use the screws on back of the plug and not the quick stab in hole. Both would work but just like mentioned above, more time and cost, hope this helps. O and I've been in the electrical industry for 30 plus years but in no way do I know everything, Good luck

 

[tfi racing]

You could do it that way,but would be wasting a lot of time and material for no benefit whatsover.Ideally one needs to keep junctions and splices to the minimum,if there is a future problem I can guarantee it is where the wire is spliced or attached to a device...Also keep in mind,per the CEC, PVC in contact with insulation is not permitted,if you were thinking of running that PVC inside your walls.

 

[blytk]

Thanks for the replies, the reason I thought of doing it this way is because, anything 5' or below from floor level, wiring has to be protected. All wiring I want to be surface mount, just in case someday I might need to change/move or add components. This way I can run the 12-2 unprotected at the 8' level then drop down to the 4' level protected in pvc. I already have a supply of metal junction boxes and recepticles from a previous demo.

 

[hidollartoys]

Answer: Not Inspected = do what you want.
Inspected = do what the inspector wants.