MOB

I was installing some storage racks in my garage when I missed a stud by half an inch and hit a wire. I heard a pop and the lights downstairs cut off. After I pulled the screw out I noticed it was charred so I cut open the drywall some to look at the damage.

The house I moved out of last year went up in flames due to bad wires behind the breaker box so I'm definitely scared. Is this a simple repair or should I call an electrician? Anyone up to fix this for a case of beer or something?

lilOxj

That is an easy fix. Pm Me i could talk to threw it or even stop by.

Bustadust

electric tape is your friend

MOB

I'm not half assing it with electrical tape. I just spoke to my friend from work that built an addition to his house and did all the electrical work and he's going to help me out tomorrow. He said it sounds like 14 guage 2 wire, and I just need to cut and splice it. But to keep it in code, a box needs to be installed at the break and I'll just keep a blank wallplate over it once its spliced.

_crs

Good friend you got there Make sure you breakers are off before you start ott it's cake.

lilOxj

Yeah 14 gauge 2 wirw. basic. So 3 wires total. Hot. net, and a ground.

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Good luck!!!!!