Long Electrical Runs in Closed Walls

Long drill bits can eliminate plaster tearout when rewiring old construction

by Clifford A. Popejoy

Length: 5:16
Produced By: Gary Junken

It takes some practice, but as Cliff Popejoy, a Sacramento, California, electrical contractor, demonstrates in this video, 6-ft. flexible drill bits make updating old wiring a little easier when you don’t have to punch and repatch a hole every other stud.

This technique works on the ceiling, too, and you can learn more about it by reading Cliff’s article, Retrofitting Recessed Lights.

Video by: Gary Junken

From Fine Homebuilding 168, pp. 58-61

January 1, 2005