How do you get a cable past a stud in the wall?
Quote from the video:
Quote from Youtube video: This will keep the bit from arching too much. Now it's time to start drilling guide your drill bit into the wall and aim it into a back corner where the stud meets the wall.
How do you run wires through horizontal studs?
Quote from the video:
Quote from Youtube video: The only thing you have to do is press the trigger real slow and reverse. And then you have it reverse again and then you can pull out the speaker wire.
How do you run wires between studs?
Quote from the video:
Quote from Youtube video: See how you can just easily. Just hit that right there onto the middle of that stud. See right there. And it's just drilling onto that other stud as well and it hits perfectly in the middle.
How do you run cable through a wall with fire blocks?
Quote from the video:
Quote from Youtube video: And here's the bottom of the TV. And then you can run your wires straight down to the bottom easily just drop your wires in the wall.
Can you run cables horizontally in walls?
Yes you can install cables horizontally between sockets. A cable concealed in a wall or partition at a depth of less than 50mm from a surface of the wall or partition shall be installed in a zone within 150mm from the top of the wall or partition or within 150mm of an angle formed by two adjoining walls or partitions.
What are the horizontal boards between studs called?
The cavities between the studs are called bays (or stud bays). A horizontal piece at the bottom of the wall is called the bottom plate. The studs are nailed to this plate, which is nailed to the floor. At the top of the wall is the top plate.
How do you run a cable through a cavity wall?
Quote from the video:
Quote from Youtube video: During installation. So there we go the simple answer to this question is no you shouldn't run cables in the cavity of an external wall for the reasons that we've just considered.
How do you run wires through a wall vertically?
Quote from the video:
Quote from Youtube video: Directly below the box feed your fish tape into the wall opening. Pushing it up into the hole you made in the topically. If you're running cable through a basement or crawlspace. Push.
Can you chase a wall horizontally?
There are a few guidelines to be followed when chasing cables or pipes into walls: Chase cut-outs should always be vertical or horizontal between start and finish on the wall – never cut a chase at an angle between these two, nor step the channel.
Can a cable pass through a back box?
Yes cables passing through a back box take up space so you use a deeper box (35mm) but apart from that why would the third party electrician even have a notion that this practice goes against regs.
Can cables be run diagonally?
Hitting unexpected cables run on a diagonal always ruins the day. And the o.p asked if there was a time when diagonal cable runs were permitted…the answer to that is ,yes diagonal cables are permitted.
What is the maximum distance allowed between cable supports?
Article 336-18 stated that cable must be secured in place at intervals not exceeding 4.5 feet (1.37 m) and within 12 inches (305 mm) from every cabinet, box, or fitting.
How long can a spur cable be?
The unfused spur should supply just one single or one double (twin) socket outlet. It should be wired in 2.5mm2 P.V.C./P.V.C. T&E cable. There is no limit to the length of a spur, but Voltage drop considerations should be taken into account.
Can you bury cables in walls?
For cables* within walls protection can be provided by ensuring the cables are at a depth of not less than 50mm from the finished surface of a wall of either solid or framed construction.
How do you hide cables in a solid wall?
Prepare the frame by covering it in your chosen fabric, paper or paint, and cut a hole in it for the TV mount. Use picture hangers or adhesive strips if the frame is light enough to hang the frame on the wall, then attach the TV to the mount and hide the wires behind the frame. Voila!
