Routing cables from loft to study.

[Johnson17 0]

So I have looked for a while, decided on a system and going to do the install myself, 8 cameras connected to a NVR recorder in the spare bedrrom/office.

 

I am going to use the loft for all the cable runs but my question is how does everyone get there cables from loft to a room below, any neat tricks or do have have to just cut a hole in the ceiling and run them all down through that maybe in some tubing of some sort.

 

Thanks in advance.

[jimmyv2017 0]

A Few of ways to do this.

#1 Use a stud finder and mark your studs, Then drop your wires in between the studs to a outlet box which you will need to buy plus cut your wall to fit, and get this box cover or similar:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-1-Gang-0-625-in-Hole-Device-Telephone-Cable-Wall-Plate-White-R52-88017-00W/100356878

I can snake 6 wires easily through this cover. Then a short run from the wall to the DVR

 

#2 call up a electrician that has a infrared camera that can see through walls but this can be costly.

 

#3 If you cant do those above there are cable management solutions (wire hiders you can buy at Walmart online or from other retailers.)

A few ideas here:

https://www.walmart.com/search/?method=related&query=cable+hider#searchProductResult

[Bigplumbs007 0]

Assuming the Study/Office is on the first floor just poke a hole in the ceiling and bring the wires down the wall in the corner of the room. If you think this is unsightly just make a little boxing to box them in. The more neat permanent job you do the more you will curse yourself when you need to alter things a little

 

Dennis

[PapaBill 1]

But the only prob ya have to worry about in going down the wall is if there is a fireblock in the middle,

That one 2x4 thats horizontal.

[jeromephone 6]

fish the wall if possible I just got a walabot which does a very good job of locating studs, wires and pipes and is only around 80.00 worth it to not deface the wall.

[JonWalter 0]

fish the wall if possible I just got a walabot which does a very good job of locating studs, wires and pipes and is only around 80.00 worth it to not deface the wall.

Hey,

I have question about walabot,which one are good to use?

Found this list off: http://jonsguide.org/best-walabot-review/

Just wanna use it for for internal works.

Thanks

[jeromephone 6]

I loaned my walbot to a friend and It has not come back I just answered an ad and bought it directly from them It was the DIY unit works only with android at this point.