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fishing cables through walls (hdmi)
Posted on 6/27/15 at 7:12 am
Posted on 6/27/15 at 7:12 am
anybody have any experience with running an HDMI cable from above and behind the fireplace laterally to bookshelf cabinet. It needs to go about 4ft to the right and 4 ft downward.
I have a drywall saw and fishing cables. I have just never done this before. I think I can do it but was wondering how difficult it would be for a first I timer
I have a drywall saw and fishing cables. I have just never done this before. I think I can do it but was wondering how difficult it would be for a first I timer
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Posted on 6/27/15 at 7:25 am to pellietigersaint
Pics?
Posted on 6/27/15 at 7:26 am to pellietigersaint
If you have the right tools, which it sounds like you do, it should not be too difficult.
Posted on 6/27/15 at 7:58 am to pellietigersaint
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It needs to go about 4ft to the right
Assuming the studs in the wall are standard 16" on center, that will be a problem.
Posted on 6/27/15 at 9:07 am to pellietigersaint
You need to go up the wall to the attic, then over and back down the wall.
Posted on 6/27/15 at 9:21 am to OldManRiver
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Assuming the studs in the wall are standard 16" on center, that will be a problem.
Yup. Another problem is that terminating an HDMI cable is not a DIY job so you'd have to fish a pre-terminated cable.
You can use double CAT6 cabling with an HDMI adapter at each end to simplify in-the-wall wiring. CAT6 cable is much easier to work with (and a lot cheaper). If there is attic space above the wall just fish it up and over from the attic and put a double ethernet jack at each end.
If the space above is living area, either use surface-mount raceways or remove a 2-inch wide strip of sheet rock across the wall. Notch the studs slightly to accommodate the wires and then fit a new piece of drywall in place (being careful not to nick the wires when you nail it).
Just my two cents.
Posted on 6/27/15 at 9:50 am to pellietigersaint
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anybody have any experience with running an HDMI cable from above and behind the fireplace laterally to bookshelf cabinet. It needs to go about 4ft to the right and 4 ft downward.
Guys, he said behind his fireplace. Most fireplaces have plenty of space behind them to route wires behind the studs. My builder installed a PVC tube to bring the cables down to my cabinet.
If you want it clean, you'll have to install a wall box/ plate to run the wires in as well. If that's not critical, just cut a clean hole in both and fish it down. I've done it multiple times through my fireplace area.
Posted on 6/27/15 at 11:27 am to LSUtigerME
Not every fireplace is built the same. He also said that after going 4' down he needs to go 4' to the right. If he wants to hide the wires behind the wall that can be a nasty proposition.
Posted on 6/27/15 at 12:50 pm to pellietigersaint
Hole saw and fish tape. Your welcome.
Posted on 6/27/15 at 1:39 pm to pellietigersaint
Why make it difficult? Wireless HDMI, dude. Works great.
Posted on 6/27/15 at 5:08 pm to pellietigersaint
You need to go up, over, then down. I'm guessing you already know this.
Posted on 6/27/15 at 6:15 pm to Layabout
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CAT6 cable is much easier to work with (and a lot cheaper).
Not so much
25 foot 22 bucks
I ran an HDMI from my living room, using the space in the fireplace butt out from the wall and it was simple. In my house the fireplace "wall" is essentially an empty shell around the chimney. I cut a hole in the side of the fireplace wall and a hole in the attic above and dropped it down and pulled it out the hole. Took like 30 mins.
This post was edited on 6/27/15 at 6:18 pm
Posted on 6/27/15 at 7:30 pm to LordSnow
This video shows one way. fish cables
Posted on 6/27/15 at 7:46 pm to OlGrandad
Not all cable is rated to be ran in the wall, HDMI need to be rated CL2 or better for in wall use.
Posted on 6/27/15 at 8:39 pm to pellietigersaint
I used this flat cable from Monoprice. 15 ft'er
Posted on 6/27/15 at 11:21 pm to Kajungee
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HDMI need to be rated CL2 or better for in wall use.
Why?
Posted on 6/27/15 at 11:39 pm to LordSnow
Because the National Electric Code says so.
Posted on 6/28/15 at 5:28 am to skuter
That cable looks like an absolute pain in the arse to run blindly through walls. Great for under carpet. Terrible for inside walls.
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