Running cables in a stud wall

[netsidedeveloper]

Hi all,

I want to add a socket into my living room and I'd like to conceal the cable. Does anyone know how I can run the cable through the framework of the stud wall. I need to go about 3m along from the existing socket. Does it need to be run in conduit? Also what is the best type of back box to use?

Thanks very much.

 

[andy]

wiring can go in stud, altho youll have problems gettin direct accross without damage. if your lucky and there are no framework running accross, you can drill a hole directly above the wall and drop a cable down there. otherwise, there will be some damage

 

[netsidedeveloper]

Thanks andy, if there was framwork in the way, would this mean remving sections of plasterboard?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Unless you can think of a way to drill holes in the studding behind the plasterboard, yes....

 

[andy]

Unless you can think of a way to drill holes in the studding behind the plasterboard, yes....

yes. flat wood drill bit extensions! bugger to get some trunkin lid down to pull the cable thru tho (only really work if your drillin from directly above the wall to take the cable up

 

[plugwash]

one trick i used on a small section of plasterboard stud wall to add a socket with minimal disruption without disturbining other wiring going into the wall (drilling up from below into the middle of the wall wasn't an option because of existing cables that wen't up and i really didn't wan't to re-do the whole wall) was to take the skirting board off and then cut away sufficiant plasterboard that i could run down to floor level in the gap in the plasterboard and then through a hole into the crawlspace below

then putting the skirting back nicely covered up the gap in the plasterboard that the cable wen't down.

 

[andy]

one trick i used on a small section of plasterboard stud wall to add a socket with minimal disruption without disturbining other wiring going into the wall (drilling up from below into the middle of the wall wasn't an option because of existing cables that wen't up and i really didn't wan't to re-do the whole wall) was to take the skirting board off and then cut away sufficiant plasterboard that i could run down to floor level in the gap in the plasterboard and then through a hole into the crawlspace below

then putting the skirting back nicely covered up the gap in the plasterboard that the cable wen't down.

never thought of that

 

[TraineeSpark]

Nice one Plugwash. Will bear that one in mind, I never thought of it either. Netsidedeveloper, if that aint an option for any reason, remove very small sections of plasterboard and notch studs/noggins.
TS

 

[Firkin]

Trainee Spark Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:10 pm: if that aint an option for any reason, remove very small sections of plasterboard and notch studs/noggins.

Shouldn't he also cover these notches with nailing plates in case he nails through the cable? Or do you mean sink conduit into these notches?

Firkin

 

[TraineeSpark]

Sorry Firkin, I only gave half the info. What I forgot to mention was that cable should be within permitted routes, i.e vertically or horizontally from accessory.
TS

 

[Firkin]

Thanks TS - not a criticism - just wanted to check if this was still the expected method when notching studs

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Unless you can think of a way to drill holes in the studding behind the plasterboard, yes....

yes. flat wood drill bit extensions! b*****r to get some trunkin lid down to pull the cable thru tho (only really work if your drillin from directly above the wall to take the cable up

I need to go about 3m along from the existing socket.

 

[andy]

Unless you can think of a way to drill holes in the studding behind the plasterboard, yes....

yes. flat wood drill bit extensions! b*****r to get some trunkin lid down to pull the cable thru tho (only really work if your drillin from directly above the wall to take the cable up

I need to go about 3m along from the existing socket.

i said goin up, along then down. not straight accross

 

[salem2000]

Fitted one in a stud wall by notching the studs as mentioned.

I used a router the cut the grooves, stopped 1/2" either side of stud and used wire coat hanger to pass cable between sections. worked like a charm. Use a long router cutter and made several passes, when cable in place insert fillets of timber to fill cuts and finish with filler.

Salem.

 

[netsidedeveloper]

Thanks very much everyone, I think I'm going to try the notching out idea.

One more question though, if I am running the cables that close behind the plasterboard, do I need to protect the cable?

Cheers....