Snaking MC Thru Metal Stud Wall

Alwayslearningelec

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Is it hard to snake mc cable horizontally through and existing metal stud wall? I would imagine it would be hard to get it through the openings in the stud.
 
For the most part nearly impossible. Some carpenters make sure that the holes in the studs are all inline but often they are not. Also if there is insulation in the wall it won't work. For a short distance of a few studs it may work.
 
They do make a new MC cable (steel) that has flat windings, not round ones (if you play bass guitar you'll know what I mean) and it is easier to pull thru anything and way less likely to slinky.

Mark
 
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