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Disturb blown attic insulation to run wire.
If you were going to have someone do it for you you wouldn t have to ask the question in the first place.
Cut a 3 by 5 inch.
How to run data cable in an attic with blown fiberglass insulation.
Whenever i do attic wiring i remove the insulation and staple it to the ceiling joist.
Bring all of the wire up into the attic.
Then pivot in place and do the same thing to the other side.
Do i just try to disturb the least amount of insulation.
Move across the attic until you ve hit your desired height at every point.
Blow in insulation until the hopper is empty.
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Nec 2008 394 12 uses not permitted.
Also it may not be as simple as stapling the wiring to the structural members.
I was also under the impression that if wiring is in an attic space that it may need to be derated because it can get very hot up there.
I m not a fan of the answers hire a fill in the blank do it for you in reply to a diyer trying to do a little research into a project.
Yes this should be corrected and it would be good to have the wiring and all the circuit connections inspected as well.
If this meets code then i will be running attic wiring in this manner from now on.
This almost seems like more work than it s worth but it s something i really want to do.
Concealed knob and tube wiring shall not be used in the following.
Do i make paths along where i need to go and then put the insulation back once i m done.
For the center areas hold the hose level and blow in insulation evenly until you ve reached your level lines photo 6.
While one person holds the flashlight the other person should use a staple gun to run the wire along the rafters from one entry hole to the other.
Place the electrical box that will contain the wiring for the device being installed against the wall where it s being installed.
How to snake wires through insulation.
The staple gun should be loaded with wire staples designed for holding the size and type of wire you are running.