I've never even heard of a contractor who does that kind of quality and professionalism. Well done.

@FrenchTouchConstruction

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! We hope to get more people to do the same and get the construction industry better!

@robertgregory2618

Ай бұрын

@@FrenchTouchConstruction Why, it's a waste of time and money. If customer changes stuff then that's called a change order and they can pay for changing their mind.

@FrenchTouchConstruction

29 күн бұрын

@@robertgregory2618@robertgregory2618 That is true; let's make sure people get fewer options and pay more money. I love KZread mindset; thanks for the tip! LOL

Haven't seen those adjustable boxes before. I'm sure they're more expensive but worth it when theres going to be tile/backsplash. Nice tip.

@FrenchTouchConstruction

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, they are slowing getting popular now. If well used it not too much more money for a whole project. I love those! Thanks for your comment!

I'm finishing my basement which will have a wet bar with tiled back splash. I completely forgot about those adjustable boxes. Back to the hardware store. Thank you!

@FrenchTouchConstruction

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

I staple my service loops away from the box so the loop can be pulled through the box if needed. You stapled after your loop and made it extremely difficult to pull your loop through especially after drywall goes up

@FrenchTouchConstruction

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I agree with you that it would be so nice if I could staple the other part of the loop. However, I need to build per code and if you read the NEC you’ll find out you are not supposed to have the staple further than 12 inches from the box (no more than 12 inches of free wire). I hope that helps!

@gonzomalan

Ай бұрын

the loop is definitely only for rough in. a small loop will save tens of feet of cable in case the layout changes before the walls get closed. i think inspectors who know the NEC will agree that the staple needs to be after the loop, and it's not for pulling cable into the box after the wall gets closed.

You had me when you considered the possible Tile installation! As a Tile installer I approve this message!

@FrenchTouchConstruction

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Any contractor should consider the efficiency if their trade partner. At least thats how we see it.

Really nice workmanship! It's good to see the trades looking forward and not just slapping things together and I really love those boxes!!😱😁

@FrenchTouchConstruction

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your support!

I've been using the adjustable boxes on back splashes for years. Not so sure about those service loops tho, I think it makes the electricity dizzy right before it comes out.

@FrenchTouchConstruction

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Yes, the electrical could be dizzy, but this is green energy, so it does not get dizzy easily. LOL (first time I hear about dizziness on electrical lol)

That adjustable box is interesting, never seen or used them before but it certainly would help with those annoying huge gaps especially when they use title that is extra thick

@FrenchTouchConstruction

8 ай бұрын

Yes exactly, they are perfect for that!

Great tips and workmanship.on the subject of the adjustable boxes,good luck adjusting them if there is sprayfoam in the wall or when the tile guy does not do a perfect cutout.

@FrenchTouchConstruction

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Good thought! But we don't spray foam on any of our projects. For the tile, we self person the installation so we ensure great cutout. Thanks!!

if your going to loop wire, staple before the loop. if you rotozip and damage a wire you can just pull the loop into the box.

@FrenchTouchConstruction

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! It’s a great idea! However unfortunately by code (at least in CA) we have to staple the wire within 12 inches of the box and the look is longer than 12 inches. But I have never thought that this trick could help me with damaged wire! Thanks!

@oskytel3780

8 ай бұрын

Agreed. Gotta have some slack between the box and staple in case somebody cuts the wire or any other possible problem, otherwise you're screwed if you need to pull some extra wire into box. I had a guy that I came behind on trim out and he had used his linemans to strip the Romex and about half of the wires were actually broken. He left me no slack either. I ended up with maybe 1-2 inches of wire in box. Barely enough to add pigtails... Needless to say it took me about 10 times longer than usual to make things up on trim out. I was pissed.

Where i live inspectors will fail for service loops before a box like that.

@FrenchTouchConstruction

Ай бұрын

Well, in that case, you may want your local inspectors to go back to school and study the code again. If you look well, the NM cable is stapled within 6 inches of the box.

@LilMuffinTop

Ай бұрын

@@FrenchTouchConstruction then what is the point of the loop? Wouldnt the staple prevent you from using it later?

@FrenchTouchConstruction

Ай бұрын

@@LilMuffinTop Depends on the situation. If the drywall is not yet installed you can remove the staple and move it. If the drywall is in, you can slide the NM cable that is in the stable (which is not squeezing the cable). If you need more wire, you need to open the drywall more to remove the staple but at the end when you move a plug you already have drywall work in the process.

@LilMuffinTop

Ай бұрын

Gotcha. Well your wire management is nice! I just was always taught to not leave loops like that but everyone does it differently.

@FrenchTouchConstruction

Ай бұрын

@@LilMuffinTop Thanks! This industry is full of conception based on opinion which I think is good for creativity. But we have done so many remodels with customers who wanted to move up or down plugs that now we always do it, and the inspectors and homeowners are happy, which is what we want. Thanks!

You stapled the wire above the loop . If the wire ever needed to be pulled for future service , you couldn’t .

@FrenchTouchConstruction

8 ай бұрын

Good eye Jonny! But maybe we have done it on purpose to follow the electrode code that requires us to staple the Romex within 12 inches of the junction box? And maybe the staple is not fully nailed leaving the wire loose enough for pulling the wire like you said? I don't know you seem to know more than us.

Don’t loop the wire like that’s it will course electrical issues

@FrenchTouchConstruction

5 ай бұрын

I am not sure what type of problem a loop could create. Loops on electrical wires have been done forever, and I have never seen any problem. Let me know, I am curious to here your explanation?

First Tip . Look at Germany and the DIN....

@FrenchTouchConstruction

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

OOOHHHHY MYYYY GOOODDDDDD. YOU DONT NEED THE FUCKING EXTRA LOOPS!!!!!! NEC SAYS ONLY 6 INCHES OF SLACKKKKKKK!!!!!!! IF YOU ARE USUNG THOSE ADJUSTABLE BOXES, YOU DONT NEED 2 FUCKING EXTRA FEET!!!!!! JUST ONLY DO A FEW INCHESSSSSSSSSS AHHHHH!!!!!!

@FrenchTouchConstruction

6 ай бұрын

Sorry but I think you left your caps locked when you wrote the comment. Also, as much as we like the NEC, we like to not stick to the bare minimum standard and do better than the average contractor. But if doing the minimum standard makes you happy, you should follow it. Good luck!

@Declanslifesafety

6 ай бұрын

@@FrenchTouchConstruction that was intentional

@FrenchTouchConstruction

6 ай бұрын

@@Declanslifesafety I see!

@gonzomalan

Ай бұрын

triggered by those loops? looping 2 feet of wire is cheaper than roping all over because the customer changed the layout by 8 inches.

@Declanslifesafety

Ай бұрын

@@gonzomalan ehh

Huge waste of wire at each box.

@FrenchTouchConstruction

29 күн бұрын

So right. When you pull 50 feet of wire, we really should be careful with the last 6 inches. LOL

Do not make a “service loop” it’s ridiculous and not what a true professional would do.

@FrenchTouchConstruction

29 күн бұрын

Yes, that's so ridiculous. We should listen to the KZread trolls, so we can become more professional. Thanks for the tip. By the way, feel free to explain your opinion because otherwise, we cannot debate (just in case you did not know).

What’s with the mike king loop there. Lol fail

@FrenchTouchConstruction

8 ай бұрын

I am not sure what you are talking about? What is fail?