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Easiest way to fish wire through wall.
Pull an additional 2 to 3 feet.
Wrap the bare wire through the fish tape eye and twist the end of the wire around itself.
If there is no cover press the wire against a stud and use it as a guide.
Twist the wire and tape it up to make sure it doesn t come off when you re pulling it back through.
Attach the wiring in the 3 by 5 inch hole to the end of the fish tape.
Attach the cable to the fish tape after the blade of the fish tape has been retrieved through the wall opening uncoil enough nm cable to complete the cable run you are planning.
Place the electrical tape over the end of the fish tape eye and wire.
A short length of clothes hanger wire can sometimes make it easier to hook the fish tape and extract it through the wall opening.
If the wall contains insulation try to fish the wire between the outer paper or plastic cover and the wall.
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While handling fiberglass insulation wear gloves eye protection and a mask that covers your mouth and nose.
I ll be showing tricks to cut lots of time off fishing wires in walls.
If you have access to where the flex bit pops out attach your wire directly to the bit and fish the wire through that way.
Pull the wiring through the wall by reeling in the fish tape bringing it out through the hole for the electrical box.
Thread wires past insulation.
Most flex bits have holes in the ends of them perfect for fishing wire.
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Run electrical cable through walls and across ceilings without tearing them apart.