Understanding Wiremold Metal Raceway

[@dsnell114]

Best training video I have seen in a long time, straightforward and simple. Good job.

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

Thank you for your comment and watching I really appreciate it

[@TinaMunroe-il5xw]

I completely agree! Excellent training video.

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

Thank you for your comment. I do appreciate it alot

[@santaclause2875]

Excellent video! Thanks, I needed this info. Working a wiremold project on the patio this week.

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

Awesome let me know how it turned out. Good luck 🤞

[@JimMcLaren1950]

Excellent video. I use Wire mold a lot. Actually, adding another outlet today to existing wire mold Your right about the small screws that hold on the box. Haven't really seen the round wire mold at my local Lowes outlet. Good idea about the drywall screws. I will use drywall screws today. Another thing the 2-hole strap there is a small Nitch on the inside that will snap in place on the wire mold channel.

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

True, I appreciate you watching and commenting I have a Bending video on wiremold coming out very soon.

[@blackhorse2947]

Last year I add 3 new 110 outlets in our laundry room using the 500 molding. I found it easy to install after watching several installments videos………

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

Hey it's pretty easy time consuming but doable. I try not to use it only as a last resort for sure

[@Pxtl]

Great video... which has mostly convinced me to go with plastic that opens more easily since I'm just hiding cat6 and speakers.

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

Definitely that's some easy stuff to work with for sure

[@deviceguru]

Many thanks for this excellent tutorial! Your comment at the very end was hilarious -- and spot on!

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

I appreciate it thanks for watching and commenting ☺

[@wizard3z868]

All of you who don't like the look of emt you can always paint it and the fastners or make your own wood trim to hide it. And they do make compression couplings instead of grub screw type that do look ugly even when painted lol And also great video on wire mold basics

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

That's true. And I appreciate your comment on the wiremold video

[@sparky2059]

Blood mold, Wire mold also make a wire mold cutter for 500 & 700 series and also make plug mold cutter

[@SomeIsBest]

Just bought a home with numerous light fixtures that are just plugged into an outlet. Hoping to use wire mold to clean things up.

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

Good luck. I will have a wiremold Bending video out very soon

[@michaelangell9535]

Hey sir. Thanks for the video. Im using this metal raceway. How do you go about grounding this conduit? Just the same as any metal conduit? If the tubing is snug I can just ground at the outlet and switch boxes?

[@tonysabs]

Great video, thank you for doing it. Way better than the videos from the manufacturer! Clearly, you've worked with the product, and have tips that are a bit "off book" but incredibly helpful.

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

Awesome glad to hear that this helped you. I appreciate your donation as well. I am very appreciative of your support.

[@araslintakas6810]

@@MountaineerOutdoors I agree. You provide a great introduction to the product. The Legrand website was absolutely useless. And the video that I found from Legrand did not install many components and did not answer all of my questions. For instance, how big is the Tee connector? Is it big enough to connect 14 gauge hot, neutral and ground wires with wirenuts? (I assume so, but want to verify.) Also, can I buy bushings and clips separately? Or do I have to buy them as part of the accessory pack, which includes parts that I do not need and will just wastefully discard.

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

Good question I honestly have never put wire nuts inside a t before. And yes if you go to an electrical supply house you can get those parts usually separate. Big box stores probably not. I appreciate you watching and commenting ☺

[@CM-kl9qh]

This answered SO many questions! Thank you!

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

Definitely my pleasure thanks for watching and commenting ☺

[@dcl1952]

No need for bushings in each end of the wire mold? I just had to reroute some wiring in a room. After talking to my nephew electrician, he advised me to use the bushing that came in the kit.

[@robertcochran7103]

Thank you so much for posting this excellent video. I am wondering if there is a trick to screwing a Wiremold switch box -- like the BW35 Extra Deep Box -- to the base plate? I am trying to secure an Extra Deep Box to an old Wiremold base plate that was for the smaller starter box. The screws that came with the Extra Deep Box don't quite seem to reach the threaded dimples that they go into. Of course, I am an amateur and this is my first experience with Wiremold products.

[@brucewilliams6292]

Just what I needed! Thank you!!

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

My pleasure thanks for watching and commenting ☺

[@GhislainGirard-rc7gl]

Excellent video , thanks !

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

My pleasure thanks for watching and commenting ☺

[@alanmonroe6585]

Thank you! Nicely done!

[@DaRookie.]

Excellent video, I loved it.

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

I appreciate it ☺

[@bb55555555]

very informative thank you. could you cut it with an angle grinder instead of a hacksaw?

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

Yep you sure can just make sure you file everything so there are no sharp edges. Great question!! Thanks for the comment and watching ☺

[@bb55555555]

@@MountaineerOutdoors thank you so much. one more question if you don't mind. I'm trying to figure out how many ethernet cables can fit into one of those raceways. Realistically what do you think?

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

Well if you don't have the ends on them maybe 4?? I have never tried to put any in one. That's just a guess though. Good question and if you figure it out later let us all know.

[@bb55555555]

@@MountaineerOutdoors hello. I wanted to update you on my wiremold installation. the metal wiremold ended up being too small for my needs so I went with the plastic version cordmate II. It did the trick perfectly. Also since it was plastic I just used my multitool to cut it to length. I was just barely able to cram 4 ethernet cables into it.

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

Well thank you for the update. That plastic is alot easier for sure. I plan on sometime to do a video on the plastic wiremold. Have a great evening.

[@joeblow871]

Appreciate the video, thank you 🙏

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

My pleasure thanks for watching and commenting ☺

[@ShyboyMike]

i was looking for a segment on how to fish the wire through

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

That's coming sometime soon

[@stevenscott6337]

I'm a little curious about the end of the Romex feeding the receptacle on the board being "stabbed" into the female end of the green drop cord. Wouldn't it be much safer to install a cord cap on the end of the 12/2? Just saying.......

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

😂 😂 Yep

[@pleappleappleap]

How about cutting it with an abrasive wheel on a miter saw?

[@jcny08]

Hey Guy ,how do i go about removing the metal raceway?

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

Depends on the straps used.

[@kg4lod]

22:40 Best part of this video LOL

[@arthurmiller8336]

What type of wire do you use with wire mold?I want to use 12/2 wiring?

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

I prefer using single strand wire. You can strip off the jacket of the romex and use it like that. To answer your question, yes you can use romex

[@michaelhinchey]

How many circuits can you put in 500 series amd how many circuits in 700?

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

The website for the wiremold says for 500 14 Guage you can put 7 for 12 Guage 5 and for 10's you can put 3 for 700 14 Guage 10, 12 Guage 7 & for 10 Guage 4 total. Hope that helps

[@coachsampagan7940]

Wiremold 500 series - where to buy? I cannot find one sources for the parts I need. Any suggestions?

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

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[@wizard3z868]

Home depot is where I got mine outside of supply house/store as well as lowes and both had a variety kit of fasteners for $10 . I'm in northeast usa

[@bb55555555]

question for everyone. there were some other electricians and DIYers that say you should not run romex through conduit. is that accurate?

[@AutobotTowhaul1]

A couple of reasons one is the insulation is too thick for the wiremold. Second according to code the wires must be labeled and only THHN wire is labeled for each wire.

[@bb55555555]

@@AutobotTowhaul1 that's helpful. thank you

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

I know that you are asking this question here on the wiremold video, but if you are referring to conduit there is a code that you must follow and I am working on that video.

[@bb55555555]

@@MountaineerOutdoors thanks

[@smulagosey4079]

Hey quick questions what should I get a for a 45 degree inside angle do they make those

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

See if this will help you out let me know. amzn.to/399J8nC

[@smulagosey4079]

More so like and inside elbow not a flat one

[@bigguyprepper]

How do you transition from wire mold to let’s say EMT?

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

Working on a video for that. But you can put it in a junction box, is a connector, rigid coupling and connector

[@benjimenfranklin7650]

I got to say right out the door I hate wire mold and plug mold. I have spent days tracing down wires where somebody else put up the wire mold or plug mold and the thing don't work because they pinch the wire.

[@mr.g937]

What would you use instead if all the walls are concrete block and you're in a type 1/2/3 building? Surface EMT? I'm sure the biggest reason to wire mold is because it's less expensive

[@benjimenfranklin7650]

@@mr.g937 First who ever built the building should have considered it before they built it. So if it's existing then I wouldn't use anything I would tell them get someone else I don't do wire mold or plug mold. The only other way is to run EMT or rigid and let them strip the walls and cover it with sheetrock. If you build a building out of concrete block or brick and you don't put stuff in the wall that's your fault.

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

I don't think it's less expensive.. Its just more pleasing to the eye for some.

[@Lapeerphoto]

Good detail! I prefer the plastic to the metal. Plus, I think it looks more modern. The metal mold reminds me of my 11th grade physics class. LOL

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

True.. Plastic is much much easier for sure

[@robertshen455]

Thanks

[@richardwoodland717]

You forgot bushings.

[@almfoto]

If it's so easy to work with why do you hate it?

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

Well for me it's a last resort. I like to try everything possible before using it. Nothing wrong with it, but it looks terrible on the wall in my opinion.

[@ryoder6279]

overuse of "basically"

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

😂 😂 😂 Tell me about it.. I have done alot better now... Basically 😂 😂 😂

[@ryoder6279]

@@MountaineerOutdoors ...despite me dinging you I found your video very good/useful...thanks 👍

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

No worries.. I have improved since then. I agree with you on that though it was excessive. I was gonna edit it out but after I rewatched it I was like ehhh.. 😂 😂 Anyway thank you for your honesty I really appreciate it alot. Have a great week

[@sdmairs2386]

If you want me to subscribe, next time let me know what the time stamp is for the end of your litany of product placements so I can skip past the BS. Jesus!

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

Send me your email I'll make sure to get right on it 😂 😂 😂 😂 P. S. There have been time stamps there in the description since I have done that particular video 🙄

[@HughAskew2]

Thanks for not showing "how to" the ceiling box. I watched until the end, and you just blew off the important stuff.

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

Bruh, that video was long. Don't worry I'll be back soon with another video showing everything I blew off