"Bob F" wrote in message
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If the wire comes from the attic, go up there and determine where
it drops into the walls. If that cooresponds to the same stud space
as the outlet, you can drill a new hole near the old one, and run a
wire puller down to the box, and pull a new wire. Or, you can use
a flex drill to drill from a box hole in the wall up into the attic or
down into the basement. One way or another, it probably can be
done without trashing walls. Things like insulation can make it more
difficult.

Bob



I've always wondered about fishing wires through existing walls. Code says
the wire should be attached to the studs and near the boxes. Is there an
exemption for remodel work? Just curious.
Cheers,
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