Running Cables Behind Plasterboard Walls

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Running cables behind plasterboard walls.

Run electrical cable through walls and across ceilings without tearing them apart. An extension cable to run to an existing outlet. The only power cable you should run behind your wall are ones that come in a code friendly kit. Feel free to post link s to good info on running the power cable the proper way.

For more in depth informatino about running fis. Run cable past horizontal blocking in the wall either by drilling a hole in the block or cutting a notch. Learn how with this video. When adding or replacing wiring in finished walls most electricians will attempt to make the horizontal portion of the cable run in the unfinished attic or basement crawlspace areas looping the cable down or up through the wall cavity across the floor or ceiling joists then vertically through another stud cavity to the next wall box opening.

Old plaster tends to break off the wooden lath easily which makes installation much more difficult. I have never found a cable detector that lives up to its name. Thanks for the info. I ve just cut the first square out of the wall to fit the mounting box for the flex outlet and found that the wall is basically two plasterboard sheets about 50mm apart the bathroom.

I had no idea that was a code violation. Run tv cables in wall spaces from the attic or basement space. If it s dot and dab on to the wall there may not be a clear run from top to bottom. Helpful 0 not helpful 0.

I m planning on running the cable up the wall vertically from the socket then a horizontal run across then a vertical run a few inches down to the flex outlet. Great install but against code to run power cable inside a wall. The included extension cable connected to the lower port behind your entertainment unit runs outside the wall to an existing power outlet in your home. If there is no room behind the wall install the wires in a raceway in front of the wall instead.

For the horizontal portion of the cable run this can involve drilling holes in the joists where the cable will pass.