| 1. Decide where you want the wire to exit the | | | | kind of weight to pull it down to the hole you cut |
| wall (do not drill any holes yet) Use a stud finder | | | | in the wall. |
| to make sure the wall has no cross beams | | | | 3. Tips: You can use an insulation brace from the |
| between the exit location and the ceiling. | | | | crawlspace to drill in the ceiling that will show you |
| Once you have determined the wall is clear from | | | | the location if you are working alone. Easily fixed |
| exit location to the ceiling, cut out a hole in the | | | | (small hole) |
| wall where the cable is to exit. | | | | 4. Try to identify markers such as light fixtures, |
| 2. Bring the wire into the wall. Either from the | | | | ducts, electrical outlet lines, or anything you can |
| crawlspace or the attic. the crawlspace can be | | | | use to locate your wall from the attic or |
| done with a flex bit (3-6ft drill bit sold at lowes or | | | | crawlspace. |
| electrical supply house) drill down through the hole | | | | 5. Warnings: Always be sure of where you are |
| in the wall and use the bit to pull the wire back up. | | | | drilling. If you are not sure it is the correct |
| Attic is a bit more difficult. You will need help | | | | location, measure again. |
| locating the stud wall. Have someone tap lightly on | | | | 6. Be careful when using a flex bit, once it breaks |
| the ceiling with a broom handle. You can feel the | | | | through, stop and tap the bit to see what you |
| vibration with your hand to identify the exact | | | | are going to hit next. Listen to the sound, may be |
| stud wall location. Drill through the center of the | | | | brick piling, PVC water pipe, or an air conditioner. |
| 2x4 stud directly beside the tapping and drop the | | | | They each sound different. |
| wire through the hole with a glow rod or some | | | | |