Running Cable Drop Ceiling

Methods of supporting cables.

Running cable drop ceiling.

Run the cables from this point up to the attic. And while loosely guiding the bit with one hand apply even pressure with the other holding the drill while running it. Refurbishments sometimes remove suspended ceilings to open up the area and this should be possible to achieve without the need for a rewire. Anecdotal evidence indicates that electricians sometimes fix cables run above suspended ceilings by a number of unorthodox and improvised means.

Protect the wall with a thin piece of cardboard etc. Category 6a cable for future proofing as of 2019 this seems better than cat 6. Then cut holes in the wall for the distribution panel where the inside and outside cables meet. The high school had a long hallway probably about 300 length where we installed 2 aps to the ceiling.

If drilling up through the ceiling expect to pass through a thin coat of plaster and 5 8 of sheet rock and 1 2 inch 1 3 cm of strapping to which the sheet rock is secured. Run data cables in a drop ceiling the easy and fun way. I have a run in the basement that would be above a drop ceiling but the drop ceiling is not currently used as a plenum space as far as i know. First plan the locations and route of each cable you re installing.

American electrical advice forum. I recently helped a buddy install 9 aps access points in a school district. Then distribute the cables throughout the house from the attic. Shielded f utp cable for robustness to emi radio frequency interference.

It s a big job but with patience and knowledge you can tackle it.