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ntyperteasy t1_ity4v94 wrote

The jacket is easily damaged. The wire is pretty strong, but you will tear the jacket on any sort of edge.

You can get "wire pulling lubricant" which is some watery, waxy looking stuff, that is used to lubricate wires in long pulls in conduit. Electrical supply houses sell it, and you can find it in the electrical section of the big box stores. That might help.

The best thing is to cut another opening in the drywall (you have drywall?) where you think the bend is and guide the wire around it without damaging the jacket.

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resjudicata1 OP t1_ity5sjh wrote

Would you say that if the jacket isn't ripped or cut (but may have some scuffs) then it's ok? I'll sometimes pull more than necessary just to ensure it goes through all the way, then pull it back in from the other side.

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ntyperteasy t1_ity612k wrote

I would think so. It would be quite a feat to break those copper wires without damaging the jacket. And I think your "pull extra through to inspect it" strategy is a good idea. Again, the wire pulling lube will help - it is water based and made for this application.

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Adam2013 t1_ity5y85 wrote

More to the OP:

Fun fact, it's usually easier to remove larger pieces of sheet rock in one go. That way you have a better chance of getting to screw it back to 2 studs, instead of having to worry about adding backing through a small hole. Plus a larger piece makes for a sturdier repair.

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