Fishing Wire From Attic To Basement

Do you have a chimney that runs from the basement to the attic.

Fishing wire from attic to basement. From the attic lower the fish tape all the way to the basement connect your wire and then pull it back through. Secure the wires tight using wire staples at both the bottom and top of the run to make sure that the wire doesn t bow in the middle and get close to the flue. Https amzn to 39ohr6k close quarter power drill 3 8 right angle drill us. Confirm there are no crossbeams or ductwork along the path the wire will take typically straight up to the attic or straight down to the basement.

Then panning light gauge metal. Confirm the space is free. Buy fiberglass fishing rod us. Fishing a coax wire from attic to basement typically a cold air return utilizes the the walls and studs as the duct.

Ideally use a stud finder that can tell the difference between studs pipes and other obstacles. For a chimney flue the wire should be 12 from the flue. It should be a straight shot to the basement.