Running Wires Without Attic

Totally hidden existing knob and tube wiring meets code and we have left it in place inside some interior walls.

Running wires without attic.

Run the wire or cable to its destination. On a single story home or the the upper floor of a multiple story home this means accessing your attic to run wire. But if you have knob and tube running in an attic or exterior wall the space can not be insulated until the wiring is replaced. If you re working from the attic you can drop a weighted string down wall cavity then attach the wire to the string and pull it through.

Watch the entire process step by step. Use thwn 2 14 gauge stranded wire if you get power from a 15 amp circuit or thwn 2 12 gauge stranded wire for a 20 amp circuit. The actual install of recessed lights here https youtu be 5yc8aqnvqqg the long bit is actually used. Attempting the job without preparation and taking the proper precautions can cost you time or money and can even be a serious safety hazard.