Do I need to do anything other than wire grommets to protect electrical wiring in a 2 1/2 inch steel stud?

1. What are the steps in installing non metallic sheathed cable?
2. How deep should wires be chased into walls?
3. Can you run electrical wire behind studs?
4. What happens if I drill into a wire?
5. Should you drill into studs?
6. How far apart are the holes in metal studs?
7. Are there wires in metal studs?

What are the steps in installing non metallic sheathed cable?

Enumerate the steps in installing non-metallic sheathed cable. ​

1. Lay cable on flat work surface such as small sheet of plywood. ...
2. Slice the sheathing,exerting even pressure. ...
3. Pull back the plastic sheathing,as well as the paper that wraps the wires,exposing 8-12 inches of wire . ...
4. Insert the wires into the box.

How deep should wires be chased into walls?

Vertical chases should be no deeper than one third of the wall thickness – with standard 100mm bricks and blocks, that going to be 33mm, which is quite deep anyway – that's not allowing for any plaster coating which could be 10mm so the maximum depth then works out at 36mm from the front face of the plaster.

Can you run electrical wire behind studs?

Yes, you can run the cable behind the studs. In these situations, you often see the electrician only drill a hole in every other stud and run behind the stud between. You can also afford to offset the drilled holes towards the back of the stud to get them even farther from possible damage from nails.

What happens if I drill into a wire?

You drill into one conductor, almost severing it but not quite. Everything is fine until the cable is left carrying power near its rated capacity for an extended period, at which point the weak point gets hot. It might melt and cut the power, or if you are unlucky it arcs and sets fire to something.

Should you drill into studs?

Most wall framings set studs every 16 inches, so you should be okay to measure from there, but double-check with a pilot hole. You need to drill through the plaster and into the wood framing. Expect your bit to take a beating from the harder material.

How far apart are the holes in metal studs?

Just like wood framing, metal studs should be spaced 16 or 24 inches apart.

Are there wires in metal studs?

Steel studs come with pre-cut keyholes designated for threading electrical wires. Determine the route you want your wires to go.