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  • ray5
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2008
    • 444

    Power cables behind drywall

    Hi,
    Don't know if this belongs here but are there any power cables available that are rated to go behind drywall that meet building codes?
    Ray
  • Space
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2009
    • 118

    #2
    ??? You mean, other than the usual Romex type cable used for electrical wiring inside walls? Maybe you could ask more specifically about what you're trying to do.

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    • ray5
      Senior Member
      • Dec 2008
      • 444

      #3
      I have my TV on the wall. The stock power cord is not recommended to be snaked behind the dry wall to hide it away so I am trying to find some third party cord that is rated such. Hope that clarifies.

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      • Chris D
        Moderator Emeritus
        • Dec 2000
        • 16877

        #4
        Sorry, every code I'm familiar with (and I think it's specified in the NEC, even) says that all high-voltage power lines in walls must be permanently installed and go between J-boxes, installed by a licensed electrician. So there would not be an electrical cord rated to be run in-wall by a consumer.
        CHRIS

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        • whoaru99
          Senior Member
          • Jul 2004
          • 638

          #5
          Originally posted by ray5
          I have my TV on the wall. The stock power cord is not recommended to be snaked behind the dry wall to hide it away so I am trying to find some third party cord that is rated such. Hope that clarifies.

          Generally, I think you're supposed to bring the power to the TV by putting a receptacle in the wall behind the TV.

          Here's a kit that doesn't require the homeowner to tap directly into existing wiring. http://www.amazon.com/Rapid-Power-Re.../dp/B0020LOJNQ

          You still have to use Romex, but only inasmuch as you need a piece long enough to connect the male power inlet to the receptacle. Then, the extension cord thing externally connects an existing receptacle to the power inlet, which in turn feeds the recessed TV receptacle though the short length of Romex inside the wall.
          There are some things which are impossible to know, but it is impossible to know which things these are. :scratchhead:

          ----JAFFE'S PRECEPT

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          • ray5
            Senior Member
            • Dec 2008
            • 444

            #6
            Originally posted by whoaru99
            Generally, I think you're supposed to bring the power to the TV by putting a receptacle in the wall behind the TV.

            Here's a kit that doesn't require the homeowner to tap directly into existing wiring. http://www.amazon.com/Rapid-Power-Re.../dp/B0020LOJNQ

            You still have to use Romex, but only inasmuch as you need a piece long enough to connect the male power inlet to the receptacle. Then, the extension cord thing externally connects an existing receptacle to the power inlet, which in turn feeds the recessed TV receptacle though the short length of Romex inside the wall.
            That's exactly how I have done it. It just offends my sense of esthetics and was wondering in the world of power cords if someone has come up with something I could use. I guess in the long run I'll have to put a receptacle behind the TV. Thanks,
            Ray

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            • Glen B
              Super Senior Member
              • Jul 2004
              • 1106

              #7
              How about using a cord cover ? You can paint it to match the wall. I use one I bought from Cableorganizer.com to hide my TV cables.

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