Oh. If there is a single staple or sharp bend you can't pull the existing wire

Sep 20, 2016
7:21:21pm

ryebrye 3rd String

I tried this before. The cable I wanted to sacrifice wouldn't budge. I was sad.

I cut a long section, drilled holes in the studs and then patched that drywall. It was a pain.

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What is the best way to feed a new HDMI cable thru walls alongside existing cabling?

Slim All-American

9/20/16 7:07pm

It is likely to get stuck pulling it through. Depends on how big the holes are

Cougar-Duck

9/20/16 7:15pm

I'd look at the HDMI over cat-5 stuff for in-wall runs.

ryebrye

9/20/16 7:19pm

Oh. If there is a single staple or sharp bend you can't pull the existing wire

ryebrye

9/20/16 7:21pm

Ugh. This sounds hard.

Slim

9/20/16 7:22pm

You get these fishing pole type things. You take the cable to the end of the

The Dude Abides

9/20/16 7:37pm

Check Amazon for some fiberglass rods. Can't remember what they're called, but

Thunder Buddy

9/20/16 7:37pm

Harbor freight has them for $10

NanoFab Coug

9/20/16 8:52pm

Yes. Or you could buy one of those things srey suggested.

Revolution

9/20/16 7:44pm

Try fish tape.

IGlowInTheDark

9/20/16 7:47pm

Don't be afraid to cut drywall...

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