avsform1
04-24-08, 11:05 PM
Okay guys and gals, I got this brand spankin new home that has dedicated media room. It really basic room the depth of the room is 26ft and the width is 10' 7". Yeah I not lots of depth not much width. Any how the room is all drywalled up and i want to install my Brand new in the Box, bought last year because I thought I would have been a house by now, Panasonic AE1000 projector on the ceiling of the room. Question is, is it difficult to pull the drywall or put a hole and fish 2 HDMI and a VGA cable approximately 30ft to the receiver.
Anythoughts?
Funston
04-24-08, 11:31 PM
It depends on several factors.
1. Are you fishing parrallel to the joists/trusses or perpendicular?
2. Is there insulation in the space?
3. Is there any plumbing or HVAC runs that could interfere with the run?
4. Do you have access to the top plate of the wall where your equipment is to drill a hole for the wires to feed up into the joist bays?
If all of the factors fall in your favor, it is actually quite easy to pull cable without cutting into drywall. If any of these factors are not in your favor, it will be difficult to accomplish without drywall repairs.
Answer,
It depends. If the direction you are running the cable is parallel to the ceiling you should be able to make a couple of relatively small holes use a "fish tape" and pull your cables through.
If not parallel there are ways to do this without tearing away all the drywall. You will need to make several holes in the drywall where you could use something like this tool.
http://www.idealindustries.com/products/tools_totes/saws_drill_bits/flexible_drill_bits.jsp
I have seen similar items at Lowes. More work but at least you won't have to tear too much drywall down.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
RTROSE
Seesh leave for a few moments to let the dog out and Funston beats me to the punch. Phooey!
Regards,
RTROSE