Would be a lot easier to run the fish down through the hole in the attic to the huge hole in the wall, rather than start at the huge hole and move up to the tiny hole in the top plate...
As an installer, i'd like to ask how she found the fish tape underneath the top plate after feeding it upwards. you cant just give people info without proper justification. This is way to simplified an explanation for the DIYer, especially when electrical is the project
Get some knee pads and a piece of plywood for crawling in the attic. Those joists will KILL your knees. Also, you can put a piece of metal coathanger into the drill and send it thru as a marker. It will stay put after your loosen the drill chuck and it makes a tiny hole. Also, it will pass thru plywood and even oak flooring! If you have a friend, you can skip this step and let him knock knock.
Question: Why would I snake from a 2"x2 1/2 cutout to a 7/8" hole? Common sense should dictate snake from the small to the large hole.. pretty damn hard to see/ grab a snake through a 7/8" hole! But a 2x2 1/2" hole makes life a "hole" less complicated.........
I didn't understand step 3, drilling a hole in the ceiling. So this hole is just purely for reference? . Also wouldn't it make more sense if the manufacturers who make fish wire make it a bright color like yellow or pink? Why make it black. That's hard to see in-between dark walls.
Okay, but how to make a single outlet a dual one? SO you have one outlet, and you want to add a seconed or ever third right next to it? Do you need to run wire through the wall like this, or can you just add the wire directly from one to another?
How do I do this without access to my attic? I want to add a jamb switch to a pull-chain light in a closet but have no clue how to fish the wire through the ceiling, down the wall and into the door jamb without damaging the plaster.
Is there always space above the ceiling for running wires horizontally? Or do you have to cut through joists or something sometimes in a 2 story house or building?
where did the wire from the attic come from? How do I install an outlet on the wall for mounting a TV? I have one outlet already there, I just want to install another higher on the wall for the TV,
Cleanest attic I’ve ever seen....
So how does this new outlet attach to the electrical panel?
Would be a lot easier to run the fish down through the hole in the attic to the huge hole in the wall, rather than start at the huge hole and move up to the tiny hole in the top plate...
This video left me with more questions unanswered
As an installer, i'd like to ask how she found the fish tape underneath the top plate after feeding it upwards.
you cant just give people info without proper justification.
This is way to simplified an explanation for the DIYer, especially when electrical is the project
Take a look at 0:16. The white wire has been cut and should be repaired to decrease the chance of a fire.
How do the editors of this video not notice the clearly nicked neutral wire @ 0:16 ?.......
What no mask and gloves while handling insulation?
i did this and now i just have a cable in my loft... what next!? oh and i have a small hole in my ceiling
Ok, now do it without an attic or crawlspace. I'm talking about a ceiling between floors.
Get some knee pads and a piece of plywood for crawling in the attic. Those joists will KILL your knees. Also, you can put a piece of metal coathanger into the drill and send it thru as a marker. It will stay put after your loosen the drill chuck and it makes a tiny hole. Also, it will pass thru plywood and even oak flooring! If you have a friend, you can skip this step and let him knock knock.
sooooo what about the little hole in your ceiling now??
She doesnt use the electrical tester, or wiggy, correctly. She should insert the prong in both outlet slots to make sure.
Exactly, that non-contact voltage tester is highly unlikely to go off the way she used it.
Question: Why would I snake from a 2"x2 1/2 cutout to a 7/8" hole? Common sense should dictate snake from the small to the large hole.. pretty damn hard to see/ grab a snake through a 7/8" hole! But a 2x2 1/2" hole makes life a "hole" less complicated.........
From this video was only clear instruction where to rent cordless drill from.
I didn't understand step 3, drilling a hole in the ceiling. So this hole is just purely for reference? . Also wouldn't it make more sense if the manufacturers who make fish wire make it a bright color like yellow or pink? Why make it black. That's hard to see in-between dark walls.
why does everyone assume that all homes have attic or basement ? what if you live in a multi-unit condos
Umm... so yeah I’m just gonna hire an electrician.
Okay, but how to make a single outlet a dual one? SO you have one outlet, and you want to add a seconed or ever third right next to it? Do you need to run wire through the wall like this, or can you just add the wire directly from one to another?
dont push your fish tape up unless you are going up a pipe
How do I do this without access to my attic? I want to add a jamb switch to a pull-chain light in a closet but have no clue how to fish the wire through the ceiling, down the wall and into the door jamb without damaging the plaster.
She makes it look like it's the easiest thing to do, unbelievable. It going to prob take me half a day to run speaker wires, unbelievable
Is there always space above the ceiling for running wires horizontally? Or do you have to cut through joists or something sometimes in a 2 story house or building?
where did the wire from the attic come from? How do I install an outlet on the wall for mounting a TV? I have one outlet already there, I just want to install another higher on the wall for the TV,
the only part i was wondering was the top and bottom plate stuff and that had the least info...go figure
In the attic she has goggles but not mask with all that insulation
Pumpkin carving saw works great on drywall
That plaid shirt tells me she is a hard worker and not a bundle of sticks.
Sounds complicated
Well sorry to say the first few 22 sec shows you have a nicked neutral wire so decided not to watch the video
first picture of her holding the wie shows a nick in the white wire
in the US its not illegal to run electrical cables and connect them up yourself without an electrician ?
It’s all good because home owners will try to fish wire roll around in rat sh*t and realize why I charge what I charge to do
let that stuff for the real electrician! trust me on this one 😎
Running wires requires a license unless you are the home owner...even then be sure to talk to an electrician about your plan. Be safe God bless
wow nice, this explains everything!
Ok, so in the us you guys are using dry walls everywhere.. but what about non dry, solid walls?!
Great video!
Too complicated. I would call my friendly electrician.
Excellent, clear directions! Thank you!
Great video!!! Excellent instructions.
Cool thanks!
good video..
This....makes me feel better. To see a woman doing this cause I've had plenty of people tell me "it's a man's job".
You need to make sure your using the correct gauge wire, because 12 gauge is for 15 amps and 20 gauge is for 20Amps
Good video. Glad I stumbled onto it