Cutting a hole to another room without damaging electrical wiring?

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Delta223

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I need to cut a 6" x 6" hole in the drywall in order to vent my room. I've never done this before - How do I avoid cutting a hole and damaging the electrical wiring (and perhaps plumbing, gas lines, and central A/C ventilation?)

Thanks!
 
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mrmadcow

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start with a screwdriver and ram it through the drywall to start a small hole,you can then probe 3-4 inches in any direction to find if you have wires,studs or pipe that will block you.
 
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dew-b

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mrmadcow said:
start with a screwdriver and ram it through the drywall to start a small hole,you can then probe 3-4 inches in any direction to find if you have wires,studs or pipe that will block you.
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don't punch holes get a cheep stud detector.
 
dew-b

dew-b

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Delta223 said:
I need to cut a 6" x 6" hole in the drywall in order to vent my room. I've never done this before - How do I avoid cutting a hole and damaging the electrical wiring (and perhaps plumbing, gas lines, and central A/C ventilation?)

Thanks!
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what type of wall? closet bed room or what? are they dry wall or plaster ? just vent to the adic. check the adic first for wires and the ac ducts.wall studs are supose to be 16 inches on center. pics would help.
 
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