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You have to have a wire installed in the first place(i.e coax or just a simple thin but strong wire). That wire is installed when you install the walls/gypsum.

You have to have a wire installed in the first place(i.e coax or just a simple thin but strong wire). That wire is installed when you install the walls/gypsum. Then you use it to pull whatever you need(hdmi etc). When you pull the new wire(hdmi) you attach an additional wire at the tip so that you can pull back your initial wire once your new HDMI is in place. If you don't have an initial wire installed you can use a magnet kit with a specific wire to pull it through the conduit.(e.g youtube "magnepull"). A camera small comes in handy as well. If you need to pull wires through the ceiling and you already have recessed lights you can use their wires to pull your new wire.

yakubin 4y ago
That explains it. Thanks.
lotsofpulp 4y ago
> You have to have a wire installed in the first place(i.e coax or just a simple thin but strong wire). That wire is installed when you install the walls/gypsum. Unfortunately, in my experience of 6 or 7 new builds in the last 15 years or so, coaxial cables are usually staples to the studs and useless for this purpose.
- dfc 4y ago
  Coax stapled to the studs is different than coax running inside of a conduit.
  - ComputerGuru 4y ago
    I have never seen coax running in a conduit in a residential setting in the USA.
- thefounder 4y ago
  >> Unfortunately, in my experience of 6 or 7 new builds in the last 15 years or so, coaxial cables are usually staples to the studs and useless for this purpose. Well, that's part of the fun/job. Usually you end-up with a few holes as well so you try to get hold of anything that helps you, "one inch" at a time. As always, the easy way to deal with this is to let someone else do the job(hire a pro/custom installer).
wrycoder 4y ago
You use two semi-stiff snake tapes with hooks on the ends. The idea is to snag the hooks. The biggest skill is you have to hold your jaw just right when you do it. Then, it’s a piece of cake.

yakubin 4y ago

That explains it. Thanks.

lotsofpulp 4y ago

> You have to have a wire installed in the first place(i.e coax or just a simple thin but strong wire). That wire is installed when you install the walls/gypsum. Unfortunately, in my experience of 6 or 7 new builds in the last 15 years or so, coaxial cables are usually staples to the studs and useless for this purpose.

dfc 4y ago
Coax stapled to the studs is different than coax running inside of a conduit.
- ComputerGuru 4y ago
  I have never seen coax running in a conduit in a residential setting in the USA.
thefounder 4y ago
>> Unfortunately, in my experience of 6 or 7 new builds in the last 15 years or so, coaxial cables are usually staples to the studs and useless for this purpose. Well, that's part of the fun/job. Usually you end-up with a few holes as well so you try to get hold of anything that helps you, "one inch" at a time. As always, the easy way to deal with this is to let someone else do the job(hire a pro/custom installer).

wrycoder 4y ago

You use two semi-stiff snake tapes with hooks on the ends. The idea is to snag the hooks. The biggest skill is you have to hold your jaw just right when you do it. Then, it’s a piece of cake.