How To Run Tv Cable Through Exterior Wall

Run electrical cable through walls and across ceilings without tearing them apart.

How to run tv cable through exterior wall. The task may seem more daunting at first glance than it is. Level the bit and position at a 90 angle relative to the wall. Fasten the cable with clamps.

Remove the bit from the drill leaving it in the hole. This is a common situation. Back inside pull the bit and cable back through the hole.

Finding the Best Route. Once youre ready to go place the tip of the drill on the point where youd like to create your hole. In a nutshell it allows you to run 120V through the wall without needing to run the wires along a stud.

Finding the best route from the existing cable to the destination. I just ran 2 conduit through my 3 thick log siding and osb pulled the cable through the cellulose insulation then installed a low voltage bracket and wall plate in my drywall. In some cases you may be able to fish the wire in front of the closed cell foam but in others the drywall may have to.

Identify the end of the cable that you must connect to the antenna and attach it temporarily near the socket. I like to use this setup for running just one or two cables like an HDMI cable up to a TV from an entertainment center located below. It also forces water to drip off the cable rather than follow the cable into the wall.

A loop provides extra length for minor repairs or rerouting later. The conduit is in a hidden corner of the house but I also have 3 pieces of 2 pvc conduit coming out nearby for my HVAC so it actually fits right in. In other words it makes it easy and safe to run your power cable.