Run Recepticle From Attic To Outside Wall

Rigid conduit with an outside diameter of 3 4 in and a fish tape long enough to reach through the buried pipe.

Run recepticle from attic to outside wall.

In the example described here we running a simple loop of wire from one new wall box location to another such as you might do when extending a circuit. On the first floor run wires up the wall from the basement. With a flashlight examine the attic and locate the path that you will use to run the wire between the two locations. Place a staple or strap within 12 inches of each box and at intervals not exceeding 4 1 2 feet between those two staples or.

To run the wires inside rigid conduit you ll need a hacksaw a pipe bender capable of bending 1 2 in. On the second floor run wires down the wall from the attic. See figures 1 2 3 wall space includes the following. Secure the cable to the wall using cable staples or cable straps.

If you have access to your basement crawl space and attic you should be able to run wires without having to cut patch any drywall. This allows for a maximum of 12 feet between receptacles on the same wall. Familiarize yourself with the footing situation. Commonly called the 6 ft.

Running wires inside rigid conduit.