Surface-mounted wiring is achieved when you use hollow channel (often called raceway) to extend the circuit. By simply adding a surface-mounted extension box, add a piece of raceway, and add a box to the new location, you’ll have a new outlet in your home in no time at all.

How do you install surface mount wiring?

Surface-mounted wiring is achieved when you use hollow channel (often called raceway) to extend the circuit. By simply adding a surface-mounted extension box, add a piece of raceway, and add a box to the new location, you’ll have a new outlet in your home in no time at all.

Is surface wiring legal?

It is important to realize that surface wiring is only an acceptable practice indoors, and poses many safety concerns when implemented outside.