Wire hiding ideas

[ZN6]

Can anyone share some ideas on how to hide wire in a wall for a TV with a power brick? Just replaced my old TV with the power unit inside with a x900e that has to use a brick and wire hiding this thing isn't quite as easy. I used to use a Sanus TV stand which has built in wire hiding in the tubing but now I've decided to just wall mount the TV to save space.

Any one ever just get one of those pass through plates and the shove an entire power brick behind the drywall? any issues with that?

Thanks.

[bluejays]

I have 2 of these. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00390...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Running the wires behind the wall, super simple install just need to cut the drywall. I only run the wires through the wall, don’t think you’d be allowed to put a whole power bar behind it. You’re not even supposed to run the tv power cord behind the wall if it isn’t classified as low voltage

[yray]

you don't want a power brick behind a drywall.

[bcrdukes]

Sounds like you want a disaster waiting to happen #Korean

[silva95teg]

https://www.amazon.ca/Datacomm-50-66...in+wall+tv+kit

You could go with something like this and then mount the brick behind the TV.

[ZN6]

thanks guys.

Hey, I asked and didn't do it right away so it makes me less #Korean. Now I know.

Only problem is that the cord that plugs into the wall is short and the long side of the power cable goes to the TV.

[Hondaracer]

Originally Posted by silva95teg

https://www.amazon.ca/Datacomm-50-66...in+wall+tv+kit

You could go with something like this and then mount the brick behind the TV.

Technically, by code, you cant run an AC adapter cord through a wall, and even HDMI and optical cables are supposed to be rated for in-wall use, but low voltage stuff like that is rarely a concern.

At my last place, for our main TV, i used somthing similar to whats quoted here, it's basically a DIYer wiring kit, the one i used was called a "power bridge"

(i actually still have the power bridge if your interested, I paid $80 i beleive, i'll sell it for $60, comes with everything you need)

This basically creates a jumpered outlet on the wall behind the TV, safe and easy. You just have to be able to cut your drywall etc.

[ZN6]

Originally Posted by Hondaracer

Technically, by code, you cant run an AC adapter cord through a wall, and even HDMI and optical cables are supposed to be rated for in-wall use, but low voltage stuff like that is rarely a concern.

At my last place, for our main TV, i used somthing similar to whats quoted here, it's basically a DIYer wiring kit, the one i used was called a "power bridge"

(i actually still have the power bridge if your interested, I paid $80 i beleive, i'll sell it for $60, comes with everything you need)

This basically creates a jumpered outlet on the wall behind the TV, safe and easy. You just have to be able to cut your drywall etc.

Yeah i took a look at that too, looks appealing since everything was self contained and only needs a cable to plug into the actual power outlet.

My only concern is that I won't be using a floor shelving unit and I'll have consoles on a floating shelf. I'll keep that in mind.

This will be my last priority as I'm doing some home improvements, it'll give me time to think about how I want this set up.

[Great68]

Originally Posted by Hondaracer

Technically, by code, you cant run an AC adapter cord through a wall, and even HDMI and optical cables are supposed to be rated for in-wall use, but low voltage stuff like that is rarely a concern.

The only real consideration by code for low voltage cable is the insulation's flame/smoke rating (FT rating).

For standard residential wood frame houses, it's not an issue (because the building materials are combustible). Standard loomex is only FT-1 (lowest).