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installing new outlets

matt756
13 years ago

hello everyone, im installing new outlets in my aunts house because her wall has water damage. there were no previous outlets where i am putting these new ones. my question is how big of a hole do i need in each wood stud for either 12 gauge wire or 14 gauge wire?

i was planning on 1 to 1.5 inches for each hole.

there will be only one cable in each hole.

i am also going to be putting in cable tv and telephone jacks. should i use a 1.5 inch hole for those also?

thanks in advance

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