[Strawbale] Cable chase under bales

[Derek Roff]

> We commonly use 3x or 4x plates under the bales, as required for our
> anchors and stapling of mesh.  This provides plenty of space for
> running electrical, plumbing and hydronic feeds, but is limited
> because of doorways.  We'll often run supply lines in the slab, then
> bring them up in the bale wall.
>
> John

Can you give us more details on how you install the electrical boxes, 
John?   Do you do what Dion is planning, putting the boxes themselves 
in the toe-up space, or do you run wires up from the toe-up, and put 
the boxes in the bales?

Derelict

Derek Roff
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