Fishing Wire With No Attic Access

Fishing a wire for recessed lights and a ceiling fan.

Fishing wire with no attic access.

The klein tools 240 ft. The optimized angle of the case design reduces payout effort and fatigue while also reducing binding. 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. You don t want to find out the hard way that you should have fished your wire one stud cavity to the left or right.

Worst can you open the ceiling 5 inches from the wall and work from there. Every time i ve seen an electrician do something like this they cut a small access hole 2 below the ceiling. Running wires without attic or basement. 73 15 m steel the klein tools 240 ft.

Whether you re a professional alarm installer or a homeowner installing a diy security system you ll find some tips here that will make the job easier. In this video i show how to fish wires through the ceiling with minimal drywall repair. Multiple position handle design allows for a firm steady grip as you pull the tape from the case. Fish wire from attic with no space to work in.

For vertical work you can cut about 6 inches below the wall ceiling joint drill through the top plat and then fish from the opening ion the ceiling. 73 15 m steel fish tape is perfect for wire runs associated with commercial residential and voice data video audio installations.