Timeline for Testing cabinet screw heads for electrical current
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| Oct 27, 2020 at 18:39 | comment | added | amphibient | @Ecnerwal so a 2" screw would then be optimal (1" for the cabinet + drywall) | |
| Oct 27, 2020 at 17:51 | comment | added | Ecnerwal | Total length, of course. If you go more than 1-1/8" into the framing you risk hitting electrical wires installed 1-1/4" from the face of the framing and not protected by a metal plate. | |
| Oct 27, 2020 at 17:03 | comment | added | amphibient | @NoSparksPlease common sense | |
| Oct 27, 2020 at 17:03 | comment | added | NoSparksPlease | Where do you get information that screws penetrating the side of a 2x4 more than 1" is going to provide more holding strength without compromising the strength of the stud, the screw, and the cabinet? | |
| Oct 27, 2020 at 16:56 | comment | added | amphibient | @Ecnerwal is that into the framing or total length? | |
| Oct 27, 2020 at 16:51 | comment | added | Ecnerwal | Plumbing code is 1.5", electrical code is 1.25" (to edge of framing), so 2 or 2-1/8" is as far as you can safely go without hitting a properly installed wire if you have an additonal inch over the framing. Choose fatter screws or bolts rather than longer ones if you think you need more. Or use additional screws/bolts. | |
| Oct 27, 2020 at 16:32 | answer | added | Ed Beal | timeline score: 1 | |
| Oct 27, 2020 at 16:23 | comment | added | amphibient | @Ecnerwal what do you think is the optimal screw length, assuming 1/2" think cabinets and the same for drywall? | |
| Oct 27, 2020 at 16:19 | comment | added | Ecnerwal | If you choose to use overly long screws, you choose to ignore the provisions of code to protect wiring and plumbing in the wall via depth of cover, or metal plates where there is not enough depth of cover. Consider that if you do hit a wire, you'll have to remove your cabinets and rip the wall open to repair the wiring you damaged. | |
| Oct 27, 2020 at 16:02 | answer | added | Jeff Wheeler | timeline score: 2 | |
| Oct 27, 2020 at 15:52 | history | asked | amphibient | CC BY-SA 4.0 |