TV Power Cord In Wall

**Nuckle** · 10-19-13, 11:06 PM

Oh and I haven't cords showing either. Cut the sheet rock and install remodel plug boxes.

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**HeavyG** · 10-19-13, 11:24 PM

15ft 18AWG Power Cord Cable w/ 3 Conductor PC Power Connector Socket (C13/5-15P) - Black - Monoprice.com

They have 10ft and 15ft available.

**enf** · 10-20-13, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by HeavyG

15ft 18AWG Power Cord Cable w/ 3 Conductor PC Power Connector Socket (C13/5-15P) - Black - Monoprice.com

They have 10ft and 15ft available.

Its a two-pronged cord -- Amazon.com: 6 1/2 foot IEC Polarised C7 LS-7CWA AC Power Cord - Black: Everything Else

**enf** · 10-20-13, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by Nuckle

Not where I live. You can't get anyone to come by for less than $400.

I just splice in an equal sized outdoor extension cord using quality butt splices in combination with 33+ tape on each leg, doubling as a finish a leg. Never had an issue.

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Thanks for the specifics. I can do basic electrical work (running electrical outlets, soldering, etc...) and this looks to be in my wheelhouse.

Are there any limits that the outdoor extension cord should be? I don't want to pump too much juice through the cord and fry something.

**dex71** · 10-20-13, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by enf

Thanks for the specifics. I can do basic electrical work (running electrical outlets, soldering, etc...) and this looks to be in my wheelhouse.

Are there any limits that the outdoor extension cord should be? I don't want to pump too much juice through the cord and fry something.

If you don't want to go with some 14/2 Romex and a remodel box (best possible route), at least get a quality cord......#14 0r a #12 AWG. Most likely, your living/family room is wired on a 15Amp circuit, so it will be #14 in your walls. Bigger is better.

And if your TV's cord is a three prong, get a cord that is 3 prong.....It wants a ground. Give it one and have happy electronics.

**enf** · 10-20-13, 09:02 AM

Yeah Ill just get some #14 AWG wire and splice it with some butt splices. The TV is hiding everything so looks aren't a factor for the homeowner. I believe they're putting in a remodel bracket instead of a box to just keep the edges of the drywall clean at least.

Any suggestions for a makeshift heat gun? I wouldn't want to buy one for just a few splices. Would either a hair dryer or blowtorch (Im thinking both ends of the spectrum for heat haha) suffice?

**Nuckle** · 10-20-13, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by dex71

If you don't want to go with some 14/2 Romex and a remodel box (best possible route), at least get a quality cord......#14 0r a #12 AWG. Most likely, your living/family room is wired on a 15Amp circuit, so it will be #14 in your walls. Bigger is better.

And if your TV's cord is a three prong, get a cord that is 3 prong.....It wants a ground. Give it one and have happy electronics.

All of this with a side of that. It will be fine. That TV most likely uses less than 175 watts.

Voltage = Current X Resistance
Watts = Voltage X Amp Draw

Check the watt rating on your TV and divide that by 120. That will be your amp draw. I am guessing about 1.25 amps.

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**Nuckle** · 10-20-13, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by enf

Yeah Ill just get some #14 AWG wire and splice it with some butt splices. The TV is hiding everything so looks aren't a factor for the homeowner. I believe they're putting in a remodel bracket instead of a box to just keep the edges of the drywall clean at least.

Any suggestions for a makeshift heat gun? I wouldn't want to buy one for just a few splices. Would either a hair dryer or blowtorch (Im thinking both ends of the spectrum for heat haha) suffice?

Soldering iron for about $12. It will work for heat shrink as well.

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**enf** · 10-20-13, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by Nuckle

Soldering iron for about $12. It will work for heat shrink as well.

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Perfect. I have one already so $0!

**enf** · 10-20-13, 09:22 AM

OK last question. I found a cord with the same rating as the stock cord (7A 125V). Could these two cords be spliced together or is the longest length I can find for these cords 6' for a reason?