Because we located the range in the island, we needed to somehow get electricity to it
so, we had to cut the concrete slab and chisel out a trench that would hold two conduit...one for the range and the other for a couple of electrical receptacles.
the trench runs from the side wall of the kitchen, to what will be a low wall that will be located behind the range and below the kitchen island countertop (this photo is deceptive...it is a very messy, very dirty process!)
here is a view of the installed conduit....we then needed to pour some fresh concrete and embed the conduit.
it's fresh concrete...i couldnt resist! even though it will be hidden beneath the new tile!
and finally, the low island wall with conduit poking up from the slab...
easy peasy (not really) and yes, a little bit boring!
What tools did you find most useful to cut/chisel the trench?
ReplyDeleteWe used a circular saw with a carbide masonry blade to cut along either side of the trench, then a cold chisel/hammer to remove the concrete between the cuts. The saw kicks up a ton of dust!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the question!