Running Extension Cord In Wall

But i remember thinking the same thing when i was little and my dad was running some type of metal shielded wires through the wall.

Running extension cord in wall.

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. 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. 400 8 uses not permitted ref. Running anything with power other than in wall rated power wire romex in the wall is against code and will void your home owner s insurance iirc if a fire were to occur.

Why is an extension cord unsafe when it is behind a wall but safe when it is laying on your floor. Don t even think about running ragged and torn wires. 3 where run through doorways windows or similar openings. I would like to wall mount my tv and have the wall be as clean as possible.

It is perfectly safe to run most cables through a wall. The standard method install omits the raceway and lets the cables be installed freely within the wall. Might be safe as can be but i wouldn t do it. I truthfully don t know.

I would like to hang it and hide the wires behind the wall. I found this box and my idea was to mount this on the back side of that same wall then run the power cable and other cables like ethernet and audio through a hole in the wall to the back where i can plug everything in without having a wire mess in the front. It also makes the addition and removal of cables easier but limits you to 4 5 cables. For more on this.

Simply ensure the cables are in good condition before you run them through the wall. The air free method uses a plastic channel within the wall as a raceway for your cables to travel along. Extension cord flexible cords and cables shall not be used for the following. Even low voltage speaker wire that isn t in wall rated is a no no.

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. 1 as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure 2 where run through holes in walls structural ceilings suspended ceilings dropped ceilings or floors 3 where run through doorways windows or similar openings. My wife and i finally broke down and bought a modern flat screen tv. Luckily there are code approved installation kits for running power up inside a wall that do not require and electrician.

See our blog post why does running a power cord behind the wall for a wall mounted tv violate the electrical code.