ᐅ Cutting channels (positioning during ceiling installation)

Hello, I want to make the channels for the electrical installation myself. I am familiar with the installation zones. Normally, horizontal channels are made near the ceiling, with a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) below the ceiling.

In my case, there are empty pipes installed in the ceiling at close intervals, all leading to the same outlet strip.

Should I first run each empty pipe down by 15 cm (6 inches) and then combine them all into one common horizontal channel running to the left, and then run that channel vertically downwards?

Or, in such a case, can I directly make a horizontal channel about 3-4 cm (1-2 inches) below where the pipes come out, and then run it to the left and down?

What is the best practical approach to this?

Thanks and best regards!

The exact path of the cable doesn’t really matter. However, you should document it. I mean, with a greater distance, it is easier to rout, and the bending radius is also smoother.

Why do they all go to the outlet? Isn’t that a bit short? Lay them in a way that’s easier for you. It doesn’t really matter, as long as you know something is running there.

It would have been better to drill at an angle about 5-10cm (2-4 inches) below the ceiling before pouring the slab. That way, you wouldn’t have to work right at the edge. Now you’ll probably need to use a hammer and chisel.

Hello quattro 123

4 empty conduits for 4 outlets. What will be installed there?
Possibly 1 or 2 empty conduits reaching up to the outlet. This allows for new cables to be installed later on.
Otherwise, you can lay the cables as you prefer.
If all the empty conduits are cut off at the ceiling, I would run two conduits 15cm (6 inches) below the ceiling towards the left (you can’t reach directly under the ceiling with a wall chaser). I would then run two cables vertically down to the outlet height and horizontally over to the outlet.

Steven

The empty conduits have been installed in the raw ceiling. I will cut them off and then lay the cables flush with the wall...

There are two power outlets, one LAN outlet, and one satellite connection.

I also spoke again with the electrician. He said it’s fine as it is.

Thanks for your help

Hello quattro123

and for the LAN and SAT outlets, I would route the empty conduits all the way to the outlet. It’s just a bit more work. But if it ever becomes necessary, you can replace the cables. Especially with Cat cables, there are always new standards coming out.
Better to have and not need than to need and not have.

Steven