Basement addition lighting and circuit wiring

12/2 Romex

14/2 Romex

Romex wire staples

Pulling romex is easy but knowing where to start could be a potential problem. If not pulled and supported with no damaged it could cause that circuit to be unusable and a fire hazard.  This is one of the main reasons NEC certified electrical inspectors need to inspect basement rough-in before drywall has covered all the wiring. Basement additions not being properly inspected is why so many residential fires happen. DIY can save money but electrical DIY is very risky without a licensed pro checking all the work.

Why you do need the correct type of romex and the tools to do the job;

• 20 amp single-phase circuits are wired with #12 copper and 15 amp are wired with #14 copper
• 20 amp romex is now marked by the outside sheathing as yellow
• 15 amp is white
• washer is wired with 20 amp wire
• dryer is wired with 30 amp wire