Run Extension Cord Through Attic

If the wall above runs parallel to the attic or basement joist this cable will be attached across the side of a joist.

Run extension cord through attic.

Running extension cord through attic for outdoor tv posted by charlie arglist on 6 1 13 at 6 39 pm to el jefe get an outdoor extension cord and a bunch of black electrical tape. We show the easiest way using rigid conduit. No you can t run flexible cord through the ceiling walls. Roll out the cable through the basement or attic space to the next box location.

Run electrical wires underground to reach sheds lights patios and other locations following safe wiring practices. As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure. Extension cord flexible cords and cables shall not be used for the following. Extension cords are typically stranded wire vs the solid wire found in typical home wiring.

There are many problems with this the main being that it s against code relevant section. I have tv cords that run up through the wall cap and plug into a surge protector resting on the floor of the attic which is then plugged into an outlet light fixture in the attic. Get comfortable in your favorite chair and start wrapping that electrical tape around the extension cord. Familiarize yourself with the footing situation.

Climb through the attic access using a ladder if necessary and look into the attic space. With a flashlight examine the attic and locate the path that you will use to run the wire between the two locations.