Running wire inside finished wall....what a pain in the a**
#1
08-07-03, 08:36 AM
Running wire inside finished wall....what a pain in the a**
I'm turning a switched outlet-floor lamp to switch/dimmer-ceiling fan. I need to extend an existing NM wire about 4 1/2 feet laterally and fish it up to the ceiling in order to get to the middle of the ceiling where ceiling fan's gonna be installed.
The problem is that I need to pass thru 3 studs on the way.
I've seen a long flexible rod with a drill bit at the end for this job. I've also seen the price tag for it, $50!!
Does anyone know any other trick, other than cut the sheetrock between studs and patch up later??
The problem is that I need to pass thru 3 studs on the way.
I've seen a long flexible rod with a drill bit at the end for this job. I've also seen the price tag for it, $50!!
Does anyone know any other trick, other than cut the sheetrock between studs and patch up later??
#2
08-07-03, 10:26 AM
Why not go straight up, then over?
If your wiring comes from overhead, you might be able to intercept what you need as it goes into the top plate.
Just some thoughts.
If your wiring comes from overhead, you might be able to intercept what you need as it goes into the top plate.
Just some thoughts.
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08-26-03, 09:31 PM
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surface mount tracks are also called Wiremold (product name) although many companies make them. They attach to existing boxes with extension rings and then are run on the surface of the wall till you get where you are going.
