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Default Running electric upstairs

This is something which comes with experience, knowledge of construction,
and the specific construction of the house.

-Depends on local wiring codes.

-Depends on if your friend minds having exposed wiring/conduits (inside or
outside). Or if he wants all wiring concealed no matter what the cost.

In my case I want the wiring concealed, so I rip apart walls if necessary. I
also know how to do drywall, so no big deal for me to rip apart a wall, run
the wiring, then replace the drywall.

Other people may want the wire(s) run for the lowest cost. The least
expensive may be to run a conduit outside from 1st floor/basement to 2nd
floor/attic.

Sometimes you can drill holes in walls from the basement or attic and fish
wires through the wall without needing to cut the wall open.

Or maybe run a conduit from 1st floor to 2nd floor inside of a closet.

All sorts of possibilities!

Might want to call a couple of electricians and get estimates. May not be
that expensive. These guys can do all of the above.


"Michael English" wrote in message
A friend of mine needs to run electric upstairs but he's in an old house
and
fishing wires is problematic. Any ideas on the best way to do it without
building a chase inside to house wiring??