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.

Roll out the cable through the basement or attic space to the next box location. We show the easiest way using rigid conduit. Extension cords are typically stranded wire vs the solid wire found in typical home wiring. 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.

As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure. Dragging extension cords across the yard to power the weed whip fumbling around in a dark shed most of us take these hassles for. Climb through the attic access using a ladder if necessary and look into the attic space. Cut the cable leaving plenty of slack and feed the cut end into the wall cavity and out through the wall hole as you did with the first box.

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Run electrical wires underground to reach sheds lights patios and other locations following safe wiring practices. Familiarize yourself with the footing situation.