Running Extension Cord Behind Wall

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Running extension cord behind wall.

My wife and i finally broke down and bought a modern flat screen tv. Before you go cutting any holes in your precious wall figure out what is behind it first. Data cables on the other hand can go right into the wall cavity. Know what is behind the wall before you run cables.

National electrical code 400 8 rolls through the things you can t do with cord and it s mostly a list of schemes to use them as a substitute for the permanent wiring of a structure. You can run low voltage and other cables in bundles. I know that i can do this with the low voltage hdmi cables but i am wondering if i can run a good commercial grade extension cord behind the wall as well so that i can hide the tv s power cord. Here is both the inlet and the outlet and while they re not very far from each other it looks much better than an extension cord running up the wall.

Get it as soon as thu sep 24. Flexible cords and cables shall not be used for the following. Avoid running cables next to electrical lines. The most common cable management systems conceal wires behind molded plastic raceways that run along the walls and baseboard.

I would like to hang it and hide the wires behind the wall. 1 as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure 2 where run through holes in walls structural ceilings suspended ceilings. While these can clean up things immensely there are other slightly more involved but still easy to install systems that allow the cables to be run behind walls. Of course it s illegal to run power cords inside walls.

Luckily there are code approved installation kits for running power up inside a wall that do not require and electrician. 4 8 out of 5 stars 1 228. Warning be mindful of any electrical wires water pipes gas pipes or any other important items running through your walls in the area you want to drill. 3 where run through doorways windows or similar openings.

See our blog post why does running a power cord behind the wall for a wall mounted tv violate the electrical code. The kit used in this guide is the ce tech cord and cable kit. Inspect your cables before you run them. If the extension cord is visible in both or either of the rooms consider tacking it to the wall and painting it to achieve a more finished look.