I'm trying to set up a cord hider behind my wall for a mounted TV, and I've run into a snag. Initially, I managed to fish one cord (an HDMI) down through the insulated wall using a fiberglass rod. However, when I attempted to do the same with the power cord, the rod got completely stuck. It feels like it's hitting something solid inside. In retrospect, I guess forcing it wasn't the best idea, and now I'm worried the insulation is too compacted to get through. I've tried going back up from the bottom and using other tools to loosen the insulation, but no luck. I'm considering cutting another hole in the drywall to fix this jam, but I'm really hoping there's another way to get the wire through without causing more damage. Any suggestions?
3 Answers
What I've done in the past is attach all the wires you need to a fish tape. Pull that tape back out through the hole, then tape the wires securely before pulling the whole group back in together. Just be sure to secure everything well; you don’t want it coming loose!
Just a heads up, running power cords behind drywall isn't usually safe or up to code. It could be a fire hazard. Make sure to check local regulations before going further!
If you already managed to push one cord through, try tying a string to the end of that cord and pull it back out, thus pulling the string into the wall. Then you can tie the power cord and another string to that and pull everything through in one shot. This way, you'll also have an extra string ready for future cables!
Exactly! Securing that bundle is crucial. Once you pull it through, you can tug on it if needed! Just make sure you have enough slack.