kaffi311
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Post by kaffi311 on Aug 25, 2018 18:09:57 GMT -8
Ok to just run the wires through wall panels- do I need to reinforce the hole or wire in any way?  IMG_4390 by kathy, on Flickr Thanks Kathy |
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Post by vikx on Aug 25, 2018 19:37:44 GMT -8
Depends on what you have planned. If you are going to hang a light, you'll need a sturdy backer to support it.
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Post by kaffi311 on Aug 27, 2018 4:41:08 GMT -8
Depends on what you have planned. If you are going to hang a light, you'll need a sturdy backer to support it. It's running under cabinets to an outlet for microwave- no lights. I did install backers for all of my lights and outlets  |
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Post by vikx on Aug 27, 2018 9:05:30 GMT -8
Good onya then. All fixtures need a backer!
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Post by oakback on Aug 28, 2018 7:01:33 GMT -8
What is a "backer" in this context?
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Post by charliemyers on Aug 28, 2018 7:12:33 GMT -8
What is a "backer" in this context? A board or piece of wood large enough & solid enough to fasten the fixtures to. Usually the "backer" would be fastened behind the paneling. Often a strategically located piece of framing can serve the purpose of the backer. Or at least that's my definition of a backer. |
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Post by vikx on Aug 28, 2018 9:29:10 GMT -8
Most paneling is too weak to support a fixture or an outlet. Fixtures are heavy and the wear and tear on an outlet makes it necessary to add a backer. Below is a backer glued to the panel to support the breaker box in the upper K cabinet. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/53634851@N03/29841259461/in/dateposted-public/" title="002 d BB Teardown (7)"><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8514/29841259461_abb18cc607.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="002 d BB Teardown (7)"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
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Post by oakback on Aug 28, 2018 9:38:35 GMT -8
Makes sense, thanks for clarifying!
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