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Rewiring a log cabin

I have an old log cabin with 5" thick logs. I want to rewire and mount outlets on the logs. To connect outlets on the same wall, I want to run a wire horizontally between two logs where the gap is between 1/2 inch to 2 inches. Once this is done, I will be chinking (applying mortar) the logs. So the mortar will surround the wire and the wire will lie somewhere in the 5" thickness gap between 2 logs. These logs may expand and contract a little throughout the year, but structurally, they're like a rock.

Can I use NMB wire for this? If not, what must I use. Thanks for the Help.

Reply to
brian.bach
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Using NM in mortar is specifically prohibited by the NEC. You can use MC or MI, or run nonmetallic conduit.

Ed

Reply to
ehsjr

That's seems to be what the rules say in North America? But reading the UK based d-i-y group group it would appear that they with their brick house construction bury 230 volt wires wires in plaster and within mortared walls etc all the time! So there must be cabling etc. that can withstand what the OP wants to do? Using plastic conduit would be bulky and probably wouldn't fit in the chinks between the logs. Could cable suitable for direct ground burial (is that what MC or MI means?) be used between the logs and then mortared or plastered or caulked in? Might be good idea to keep asking; someone in North America has probably hit this question before.

Reply to
terryS

BTW. Respectfully suggest try asking this question on they are a pretty knowledgeable and helpful group.

Reply to
terryS

Also, respectfully suggest you seek an answer _off_the_internet. Most any electrical supply joint will have credible people whom you can ask. Don't just ask around in random places until someone tells you what you would prefer to hear.

Ed's suggestion is valid, "You can use MC or MI {rated cable}, or run nonmetallic conduit."

My copy of the NEC says the same thing. No surprise.

Reply to
Don Bowey

Yea, they answer a lot of electrical questions.

UF- underground feeder - should be applicable. Looks like grey Romex (but is a pain to strip).

-- bud--

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