Running Cable Through Ceiling

Here is how to fish wire through a ceiling.

Running cable through ceiling. Cold cobweb filled crawl spaces damp basements and tight attics are all just a part of the job. Alternatively drill random holes and pass cables through and when ceiling goes up they wont be exposed for about 20 years at least and by then we will have moved on to the 39th edition and no body will really care. This is normally done by boring holes in the centers of the framing members and running the cables through the holes.

For an easier but less visually appealing job you can also cut through the room s ceiling and feed the cable down this way. Make a plan of all the rooms that need a cable hookup. Cables usually feed down from the attic inside walls.

In addition your light fixture may require mounting to a ceiling joist or to two short blocks nailed. Run electrical cable through walls and across ceilings without tearing them apart by fishing wire. Phones cable boxes computers and.

Inside wall cavities covered with finished wall surfaces where the cable will not be accessible. Then map how each cable will feed through the attic and at which points they will enter each room. Running electrical wire through the channel between ceiling joists is generally easiest.

Low voltage wire and a 120v wire also can cause the insulation to melt and start a fire. Running electric across a ceiling sometimes requires you to enter into the attic but if you are lucky enough you may just be able to run the cable across the ceiling without setting foot in insulation. You can t run communication wires phone cable or other low voltage wires into a box occupied by 120v or higher unless the communication wire or the box is rated for that use.

A decent stud finder is a must have for every wire fishing job but don t throw it back in your pouch after you ve located the studs.