Why Cannot AC Power Line/Cord be Threaded In-Wall? Or can it?In the near future I will be mounting a PN58B860 onto a wall and I would like to run all the cords, including the TV power cord, through the wall and out a few feet away where the AV HT receiver, PS3 and cable box are--not to mention where the outlet w/ a surge protector is located. But I've heard that it's against code to run an AC power cord through the wall.That means that I have to go through a lot of trouble to wire a new electrical box directly behind the TV. (And it wouldn't be surge-protected.)What would happen if I just ignored this rule and threaded the power cord along with the HDMI cables through the wall using a pair of the Datacomm Electronics 45-0002-WH Gang Recessed Cable Plates?Any advice would be appreciated.And by the way, anyone know how long the power cord is on this TV? Why Cannot AC Power Line/Cord be Threaded In-Wall? Or can it?In the near future I will be mounting a PN58B860 onto a wall and I would like to run all the cords, including the TV power... » Read More Why Cannot AC Power Line/Cord be Threaded In-Wall? Or can it?In the near future I will be mounting a PN58B860 onto a wall and I would like to run all the cords, including the TV power cord, through the wall and out a few feet away where the AV HT receiver, PS3 and cable box are--not to mention where the outlet w/ a surge protector is located. But I've heard that it's against code to run an AC power cord through the wall.That means that I have to go through a lot of trouble to wire a new electrical box directly behind the TV. (And it wouldn't be surge-protected.)What would happen if I just ignored this rule and threaded the power cord along with the HDMI cables through the wall using a pair of the Datacomm Electronics 45-0002-WH Gang Recessed Cable Plates?Any advice would be appreciated.And by the way, anyone know how long the power cord is on this TV? « Show Less
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Well, you COULD run the power cord thru the wall, but you'd be running afowl of electrical code. If you had a fire, your insurance would be nil (not to mention other possible liabilities).You could run exterior, flat, conduit (I've seen plastic at the hardware store) and paint it to match your wall. This would not be very noticeable.-Stan Smart
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Running a new outlet behind the TV is the cleanest way to go and meets code. I am an electrical contractor and have done several of these. I use a surge protected and power filtered outlet combination from Monster in most cases, although it is a bit pricey. Some of my most "cost-conscious" customers prefer that I install a recessed outlet & quick-port box and then use a surge protector strip which hides behind the TV.Monster MP HTFS-IW HC In-Wall PowerCenter for Custom Installations
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Thanks, Stan! Yeah, I've since checked w/ my local building dept. and it's definitely a no-no to run any AC power cord inside of a wall in any size, shape or form. Period. Will try adding a receptacle behind the TV because I loathe any kind of visible conduit, however discreet it might look. Hopefully, one of the two existing receptacles in the area are the last on a line. Otherwise, I think I'd have to bring an electrician into the picture. [Groan!]
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You only need one of these, attached to the main cable that comes into your house. That will stop any electrical surge that may come through the cable itself.It doesn't function like a "ground" for everything, though... The power cord of each device (TV, computer, etc.) will still need to be plugged into a wall outlet or power strip that's equipped with surge protection in order to stop surges that may come through the regular house wiring.
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I just had this problem and found this post after searching for a solution. I plugged my coaxial cable into my surge protector and bingo, problem solved. I am using component cables to connect my cable box to my HDTV. I think I'll exchange my box for an HDMI capable box and hopefully that'll solve my problem without using the surge protector.
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It is not recommended but I do it and it works fine. Yes, the one directly plugged to the wall shows as being faster than the others (in TP-Link's software) but in real life, I cannot tell the difference. (In total, I have four units).To be more accurate, mine is not a surge protector but a power extension cord with three plugs.
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Thank you for the question!It is not recommended to plug an extension cord or another power strip into a surge protector. It will still work, however the surge protection function will no longer work and your equipment will be at risk of surges.Globe Customer Appreciation Team
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I am not sure which cable you are referring to since I have bought 6" to 40" ones. I suspect you are talking about the long ones which are about 3/8" think and as flexible as you would expect. I thread mine along with a Comcast cable and speaker wires through a 1" PVC pipe with 90 degree turns and had no problems. You should not have any problem with the articulating wall mount but I would wire tie the cable because HDMI has no screws. The cable will flex but having the cable stay connected could be a problem. Good luck
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I cannot say and here is why... The circuit breaker box is to the left of where the mount is on the wall. When my house was built, the box was installed in my family room instead of the basement. So, I am nt able to push the tv flush against the wall. Sorry I couldn't help...
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This outlet set, I believe, meets UL standards. More importantly, most local and state building codes forbid non Romex type power lines running behind wallboards , ie through the walls. The Arlington box is one of several devices that meet this standard. I used 14 g Romex to connect the outlets with the external line cord. I could then plug it into a surge suppressor for safety. In addition I added 2.5 Carlon tubing (Smurf Tubing) in order to fascilitate feeding the low voltage cables. This is additional fire safety, but more importantly facilitated threading all the cables through the wall and allows removal and replacement in the future. The boxes are well designed, are rugged and tolerate a lot of pulling and tugging. They are recessed and allow the plugs to recess so the TV will mount close to the wall. The plastic/ rubber dampers also allow easy threading of lines while blocking air leaks. This is very important if your walls have outside exposure as through the attic, etc. The building code might make for a violation when getting inspections for mortgages or when selling the home. True a fire would probably be bad if out of compliance.
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Typically there is a main panel typically nearer the service entrance (and a sub panel fed from the main panel). Put one unit there, on main panel. Doublecheck with the electrician to see if there's a quirky situation. Note that this protects against surges from outside. You can generate surges inside too which is why you still put surge suppressors on your TV PC even microwave if you're thorough. All this reduces never eliminates risks.
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No, it is a conventional outlet that is recessed to allow for more convenient routing of cables and power cord for wall mounted TV sets.I have a whole house surge protector, so this was not a concern for me regarding this particular item. I hope this helps.Steve Gray
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I'm guessing you are referring to the power cable ? The coaxial cable, which connects to the TV, has an in-line power connection, which can be powered from the USB port on your TV, or thru the provided power plug, which can be plugged into any outlet, and has a USB port to plug into. So, you will need a place to plug that thing in, fairly close to the end of the coaxial cable, as the power box is closer to that end of the cable. There is about 3 feet of coaxial cable left after the in-line power box.
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Yes u could. Do what i did cut a hole in the wall where it sticks out in the back and for the power cord. Cut the end of your power cord and run it down the wall then splice it into a power outlet inside ur wall. Walah you can do anything you want to really. Use somr double sided hook and loop or velcro to attach and remove it from wall. Hope this helps.if u decide to do this let me know ill give u more info on how to do it properly
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No this is just an extension to the line in the wall. The current still has to go through anything that comes after it including the surge protector.
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No, you shouldn't run any power cords through the wall. The whole reason for using this particular kit is so you don't run the power cord through the wall because it is against most fire codes to do so. Only non powered cables such as Coax, AV, HDMI, RGB, speaker wire etc... should be ran through this kit. There is actually a thread on Sonos' site dealing with this exact issue although they don't seem to have resolved it either. http://forums.sonos.com/showthread.php?t=33712
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The wall plug end of the Power Curve, that plugs into the wall socket, is 3 pronged, attached to the end of the cable coming from the Power Curve itself. The wall socket plug is flat on top, and, if I remember correctly, is at 90 degrees to the vertical wall socket receptors. So the Power Curve connector fits sideways on the wall socket, allowing another plug connection to be added to the wall socket, if there are two outlets on the wall socket, for example. I am not physically present in the condo where the Power Curve is now located, but, if my memory serves me well, I think the above description of the connector is accurate.
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Physically, yes you can BUT building codes prevent you from running usual appliance power cords through walls , I guess they are not rated for in-wall use. I've had to have an electrician install a (sunken) outlet behind the TV. IMHO it's worth the expense for peace of mind.
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I'm not an electrician but I believe that Romex has to be buried inside of a wall. However, there is probably enough room to run the Romex through but probably not any room for additional wires. This is intended for audio/video only I believe.