How to Fish a wire in sheetrock walls

Learn how to get a wire into a wall hopefully without cutting sheetrock.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Fishtape
• Drill w/spadebit
• Electrical tape

1. First we are going to cut a hole for whatever device is being installed. Always ensure you buy the proper box for job and proper wire size. Ask electrical attendant at your home or electrical supply store.

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   Now if we are coming from above we will go into attic and find wall plate above the hole we have cut. If wall is insulated we may have to take some time and twist and push tape until it goes through insulation and far enough down to catch an attach wire. If non-insulated, stick a lit flashlite in wall and you should see the lite through your hole. Now drop you tape through the hole and push until you feel there is enough in wall to reach your hole.

3. If you come from a crawlspace just repeat step 2 from under the house.

4. Now tape wire securely to end of tape and pull to desired location. PRESTO, you have got your wire in the wall.

Tips & Warnings

• Flexible fiberglass fishrods may be easier in insultated walls.
• This operation is much easier with two people. One to tap walls so you can find where to drill. Catch tape,attach wire, and feed wire while the other pulls.
• Be careful not to drill into wall studs or through ceilings/floors.
• Always turn power off when making up any wires.

Resources

• www.parkercontractors.com

[JackLTrades]

on 12/30/2008 Fun Fun. I usually end up with a few holes. But I love patching drywall. Definitly use the fiberglass fish rods.

[maryellen1001]

on 12/1/2008 Good to know!!