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NOT000 t1_iy4dxxv wrote

Reply to comment by NoSoulsINC in can you run an ethernet cable through an empty conduit in your house on your own? by VanillianArt

i didnt think about the vacuum idea. impressive.

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NotThatGuyAnother1 t1_iy4k1sl wrote

Another trick is to use an air compressor. As long as the path has only one way for the air to escape, the string will completely follow the air path to that exit. So you may need to tape up any spots that you don't want the string to follow.

It will make some crazy zig zaggy paths (if needed) to reach the end. But it works.

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showMEthatBholePLZ t1_iy5cbzc wrote

I used fish tape to run a wire across an office building with ceiling tiles, and I ran it over the ceiling tiles.

Well there all kinds of suspension stuff, other wires, ducts and shit up the wire zigged and zagged through because it’s hard to aim those suckers, I probably used 30-40% more wire than needed but it was a fun job nonetheless.

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NotThatGuyAnother1 t1_iy5cnrw wrote

Yeah. My trick only works when you can use air pressure and control the openings of a volume. Drop ceilings are another matter entirely.

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EViLTeW t1_iy52jpk wrote

I've watched wiring/fiber contractors do this a few times.

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