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How to Run/Fish Electrical Wire Through Walls & Ceilings | The Home Depot

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How to Run/Fish Electrical Wire Through Walls & Ceilings | The Home Depot

3,448,879 views November 7, 2018 5:44

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In brief

This video shows how to safely run electrical wire through walls and ceilings to add new outlets or switches, using basic tools and clear steps. It’s ideal for DIYers tackling small wiring projects around the home.

Key steps

  1. Decide where the new outlet or switch will go
  2. Measure and cut the cable to the correct length
  3. Mark and drill a hole in the ceiling or floor
  4. Cut an opening for the electrical box
  5. Feed the cable through the hole and past fire blocks
  6. Pull the cable through the wall to the new location

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What tools are needed?

Common tools like a drill, measuring tape, wire strippers, and a fish tape are mentioned.

Description from the creator

Get expert advice on how to fish electrical wires through walls and ceilings with only a few common tools. Running electrical wires allows you to add additional outlets or switches where needed. Check out the DIY Electrical Projects playlist for more guides: thd.co/2jaEOLc

Follow the time stamps below to run electrical wire:
0:40 Prep: Choose device location
0:48 Prep: Measure for cable length
1:12 Step 1: Turn off electricity
1:40 Step 2: Mark electrical box
2:01 Step 3: Drill hole in ceiling or floor
3:01 Step 4: Cut opening for electrical box
3:18 Step 5: Run cable
3:51 Step 6: Run cable past fire block
4:39 Step 7: Pull cable through wall
5:11 Tools & Materials

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How to Run/Fish Electrical Wire Through Walls & Ceilings | The Home Depot
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The Home Depot published this 5:44 video tutorial on November 7, 2018. It has been watched 3,448,879 times on YouTube.

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