how to run electrical wire with no attic space and inability to remove ceiling boards

jacksondog2264 · 07-01-2010, 10:25 PM

We are trying to install outdoor ceiling fans on old farmhouse porch. There is no attic space above to run the electrical wires only rafters and tin roof. The ceiling of the porch is 100 yr old tongue and groove so removing a board or two is out of question you would never get it to match back up. Our thoughts are to run the elec wire exposed through conduit or tube or covering. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Scuba_Dave · 07-01-2010, 10:29 PM

I think I'd do conduit & then box it in with wood to try to match

jogr · 07-01-2010, 11:05 PM

You should be able to fish it - at least to the edge of the porch ceiling.

nap · 07-01-2010, 11:09 PM

I would think you could fish it to the wall as well. If you can't or don't want to go to the trouble, you might want to consider wiremold products. Not my favorite thing but it is less industrial looking than conduit.

07-01-2010, 10:25 PM	#1
jacksondog2264 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1	how to run electrical wire with no attic space and inability to remove ceiling boards We are trying to install outdoor ceiling fans on old farmhouse porch. There is no attic space above to run the electrical wires only rafters and tin roof. The ceiling of the porch is 100 yr old tongue and groove so removing a board or two is out of question you would never get it to match back up. Our thoughts are to run the elec wire exposed through conduit or tube or covering. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

07-01-2010, 10:29 PM	#2
Scuba_Dave Xtreme DIY'r Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South of Boston, MA Posts: 17,248	how to run electrical wire with no attic space and inability to remove ceiling boards I think I'd do conduit & then box it in with wood to try to match

07-01-2010, 11:05 PM	#3
jogr Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,463	how to run electrical wire with no attic space and inability to remove ceiling boards You should be able to fish it - at least to the edge of the porch ceiling.

07-01-2010, 11:09 PM	#4
nap You talking to me? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: sw mi Posts: 5,407	how to run electrical wire with no attic space and inability to remove ceiling boards I would think you could fish it to the wall as well. If you can't or don't want to go to the trouble, you might want to consider wiremold products. Not my favorite thing but it is less industrial looking than conduit.

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