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diyagain
08-25-04, 10:44 AM
I am also working on moving a cable outlet for my tv due to the fact where we mounted it is across the room. My existing wires run under the floor and the room adjacant to ours in the downstairs maybe our saving grace due to the fact it is unfinished. My question is how do i get the wire up the inside of the wall closer to the tv. N e help is appreciated
thanx
judd
thanx
judd
John Nelson
08-25-04, 12:51 PM
First, figure out approximately where you want the new outlet. Then use a stud finder to find out where the studs are, and adjust your location to be approximately halfway between two studs.
Then figure out where the wall is from below and where the outlet in the wall is from below. Sometimes you can measure from reference points, but here's a safer way. Use a small drill bit to drill a small, unobtrusive hole through the floor from above, right up against the baseboard and immediately below where the outlet will be. Stick a thin wire through the hole so you can find it from below. Then measure over the width of the baseboard, the thickness of the drywall (probably 1/2"), and half the thickness of the wall (probably half of 3.5"). This should pinpoint the center of the wall cavity. Drill a 1/2" hole up through this spot, through the subfloor and through the base plate of the wall.
Then go buy a simple old-work ring. This is a rectangular frame of plastic that has ears the grip the drywall and mounting screws for the coax jack. This type of connector is like a backless box. It is only used for low-voltage applications (since line-voltage must be in a box). Trace the frame on the wall at the height where you want the outlet, then cut out the drywall with a drywall saw (being careful not to damage any electrical wires in the wall).
Now fish up the cable through the hole in the floor and the hole in the drywall. Install the ring, and mount the coax jack.
Then figure out where the wall is from below and where the outlet in the wall is from below. Sometimes you can measure from reference points, but here's a safer way. Use a small drill bit to drill a small, unobtrusive hole through the floor from above, right up against the baseboard and immediately below where the outlet will be. Stick a thin wire through the hole so you can find it from below. Then measure over the width of the baseboard, the thickness of the drywall (probably 1/2"), and half the thickness of the wall (probably half of 3.5"). This should pinpoint the center of the wall cavity. Drill a 1/2" hole up through this spot, through the subfloor and through the base plate of the wall.
Then go buy a simple old-work ring. This is a rectangular frame of plastic that has ears the grip the drywall and mounting screws for the coax jack. This type of connector is like a backless box. It is only used for low-voltage applications (since line-voltage must be in a box). Trace the frame on the wall at the height where you want the outlet, then cut out the drywall with a drywall saw (being careful not to damage any electrical wires in the wall).
Now fish up the cable through the hole in the floor and the hole in the drywall. Install the ring, and mount the coax jack.
Exile
08-25-04, 07:12 PM
Sometimes you can measure from reference points, but here's a safer way. Use a small drill bit to drill a small, unobtrusive hole through the floor from above, right up against the baseboard and immediately below where the outlet will be. Stick a thin wire through the hole so you can find it from below. .
John I use a metal coat hanger and cut the bottom off it. cut one end at 45 degrees and then put the other end in a drill. It works great for getting down to the next floor to see where you are even if it is drywalled. And the best part is the it is free and you have an unlimited supply of them.
Oh when it gets dull about 4 or 5 holes just snip another 45 degrees off.
John I use a metal coat hanger and cut the bottom off it. cut one end at 45 degrees and then put the other end in a drill. It works great for getting down to the next floor to see where you are even if it is drywalled. And the best part is the it is free and you have an unlimited supply of them.
Oh when it gets dull about 4 or 5 holes just snip another 45 degrees off.
chirkware
11-27-04, 09:38 PM
John I use a metal coat hanger and cut the bottom off it. cut one end at 45 degrees and then put the other end in a drill. It works great for getting down to the next floor to see where you are even if it is drywalled. And the best part is the it is free and you have an unlimited supply of them.
Oh when it gets dull about 4 or 5 holes just snip another 45 degrees off.
I've done this numerous times...Works great, so long as you have flooring like carpet that will hide the hole! I wouldn't want to use it on hardwood/laminate floors.
I prefer insulation hanging rods myself. They are probably a little stiffer than coat hangers. For better visability of the rod from the basement, I like to pull the rod out and stick in something brightly colored. Bottle rocket sticks are great! :)
Oh when it gets dull about 4 or 5 holes just snip another 45 degrees off.
I've done this numerous times...Works great, so long as you have flooring like carpet that will hide the hole! I wouldn't want to use it on hardwood/laminate floors.
I prefer insulation hanging rods myself. They are probably a little stiffer than coat hangers. For better visability of the rod from the basement, I like to pull the rod out and stick in something brightly colored. Bottle rocket sticks are great! :)