Reddit reviews PowerBridge ONE-CK Recessed In-Wall Cable Management System with PowerConnect for Wall-Mounted Flat Screen LED, LCD, and Plasma TV’s

Just make sure you use in wall rated cords (or add a new power outlet with romex cable) for anything with high voltage. There are in-wall kits like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GWGZKF6

Running power cords or extension cords in a wall in the US is against the national electrical code and might break your home owners/renters insurance if you had a problem like a short circuit or a fire directly or indirectly caused.

You can get [the same look](PowerBridge ONE-CK Recessed In-Wall Cable Management System with PowerConnect for Wall-Mounted Flat Screen LED, LCD, and Plasma TV’s https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GWGZKF6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oerQBbC95FBE3) for your space!

The best way is to install a proper outlet using romex just as you would anywhere else. But if this isn't possible, there are kits you can buy that are rated for in-wall use.

EDIT: Here's another one.

Not within electrical code, no. Something like this might be helpful?

Man, don't do that. Buy and install a PowerBridge. It is (A) designed for that, and (B) it is legal and to code:

https://www.amazon.com/PowerBridge-Recessed-Management-PowerConnect-Wall-Mounted/dp/B00GWGZKF6

Came here to say this. Regular power cables aren't rated for in-wall installation. There are kits that are rated for this type of installation. Here's one.

Still dangerous especially when there are alternate solutions that are available that are inexpensive and easy.

http://www.amazon.com/PowerBridge-Recessed-Management-PowerConnect-Wall-Mounted/dp/B00GWGZKF6

Looks to be mounted on drywall, or similar, wall. Most likely has all his cords ran behind the wall with a kit similar to this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GWGZKF6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_.c7JBbBVYZ19T

*Note: Anyone who may read this, please dont just cut a hole in the wall behind your tv and lower again behind your console. They make kits like this for a reason and you shouldn't be just running live power cords behind the wall, ESPECIALLY an extension cord.

1. Don't run the power cable through the wall. It's against electrical code for a reason
   
2. Make sure you have in wall rated HDMI's... not as big of a deal but just think about it since they are supposed to be CL rated.
   
3. Look at a power bridge or something like:
   http://www.amazon.com/PowerBridge-Solutions-Management-PowerConnect-Wall-Mounted/dp/B00GWGZKF6/
   
   With the molding on the wall you may run into problems with the plastic cover on the outside of the wall.
   
   
   Make sure your HDMI cables are long enough. I prefer the outlet to be above the bracket so as you tilt the tv down it will clear the outlet.

Looking good! Which wall mount did you use?

For cable management, you might consider one of these:

PowerBridge ONE-CK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GWGZKF6

I also wall mounted a B7 and was tearing my hair out trying to figure out how to hide the power cable without violating code. The PowerBridge kit makes it super easy to run power through the wall safely. Then you just run the low voltage stuff alongside it through the same holes in the drywall.

It does require you to cut some pretty big holes in the wall though. The boxes are standard wall plate size.

For hiding wires, I used this setup. It's a hell of a lot cheaper than an electrician, looks really clean (if you can even see behind your TV at all) and pretty easy to install. One thing I'd say, instead of a sawzall do the cutting with a rotary tool or jabsaw. A rotary tool is especially necessary if you have an older home with plaster walls instead of drywall--don't ever cut plaster walls with a tool that vibrates as much as a sawzall.

I bought 2 of these for two separate installs at my new place. I must say after doing many home theater installs over the decade, I wish I had found something like this a lot sooner.

Power Bridge

>Is there a way to take my electrical outlet and just unscrew it and put it in the wall and patch it up?

I'm not following you here. Are you saying you want to hide an outlet in the wall and patch over it? Anywhere you have live wire terminals or splices, you need an accessible outlet box or junction box (i.e. not covered by drywall).

>I googled this but most tutorials have my power cord going in behind the mounted tv, and popping out at the bottom.

This is a no-no, the cord that comes with the TV isn't rated for in-wall use. You either need to install an outlet behind the TV to hide it, or use a 3rd party product such as a Powerbridge.

The fact you or anyone else do it constantly and don't catch shit from it doesn't mean it's not a code violation. Routing a flexible cord through a hole in a suspended ceiling or wall is a violation of 400.8, no matter how far into the concealed location it goes or where the cord goes after it gets in there (except for certain listed assemblies designed specifically for that purpose, which the OP's photo is not).

Your local fire marshal/AHJ might be laid back enough to not comment, or he might have better things to do. The probability that this sort of thing by itself leads to a fire is honestly probably not all that great, but if you ever did have a fire in that area and a forensic investigator found something like this it could land you in a world of shit with your insurance company, among other things.

Source: I'm an EE working in the building design industry, and I make my living designing things to meet code.

Edit to add: If you're only temporarily plugging in up there and removing it when it's not in use, you're arguably meeting the spirit of the code. The intent of this provision is to prevent people from leaving an energized cord in a concealed place for long enough that dry rot, animals, vibration against a sharp edge, or a careless worker pinching or mangling the thing could cause the insulation to be compromised.

http://www.amazon.com/PowerBridge-Solutions-Management-PowerConnect-Wall-Mounted/dp/B00GWGZKF6

That's what I'm trying to avoid having to buy.
I'm not familiar with with the box full calculator at all so do you think getting a 4 female outlet would work. Or should I just read up once I'm off work and do it that way. Thanks for the assistance!!!

> I’ve considered also just running an extension cord along with the hdmi cable from the projector to the av cabinet and plugging it into the ups there...but I started reading that using an extension cord like this is against code and can be a fire hazard.

That is why they make power kits like this https://www.amazon.com/PowerBridge-Recessed-Management-PowerConnect-Wall-Mounted/dp/B00GWGZKF6 It's basically an extension cable, but what it does is use romex in the walls.

I used an in-wall rated HDMI cable and a PowerBridge - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GWGZKF6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jbauyb1VT9Y4G

It probably doesn't meet EU electrical code bit there might be an equivalent product out there. Very easy to install and you don't have to deal with moving or adding electrical outlets.

Okay that’s kickass. Did some googling, and I have to say, that’s fucking amazing.

Running the cables of this thing:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GWGZKF6

"PowerBridge ONE-CK Recessed In-Wall Cable Management System with PowerConnect for Wall-Mounted Flat Screen LED, LCD, and Plasma TV’s"

https://www.amazon.ca/PowerBridge-Solutions-Management-PowerConnect-Wall-Mounted/dp/B00GWGZKF6

They are called power bridges. They are available many places, are code compliant and can be installed without an electrician in about 20-30 min

Don't run the TV power cable behind the wall, it goes against building code pretty much everywhere.. Pick up one of these, or similar.

You can always get one of these:
(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GWGZKF6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qWAvDbKQ0A6N1)

this allows you to do a 'clean' install without installing a new electric box, you just cut the drywall however large the plate calls for, hang your TV where you like it, take the TV off the hanger and then install the other plate behind the TV, fishing through a wall is really easy, especially just over a couple of feet, and you can easily do all of this for 100$ or less yourself.

Thanks! Yeah, I did. I used this mount and this in-wall cable management system. I highly recommend both!

You could hide those cables under the TV with something like this

You've got to account for whether you can get your TV plugged into a surge protector if the outlet is directly behind the TV. Most people are better off with a PowerBridge-type product, because it allows you to run the outlet through a surge protector still.

I personally would just install a new device box on the stud, run romex up to it and install a new outlet, but I did find this, which I found very interesting. other than the price... I'm not sure what wiring they used between the male and female power inputs, but the issue that arises is friction. Especially if the TV mount telescopes, wires don't like un-needed friction, or un-needed kinks as these lead to breakage either of the outer casing or the internal wiring itself. Just not safe but I'm glad someone else "backed me up" to show there truly is a valid reasoning not to do it. Also, with Romex being a solid core wire, I believe it must be "protected"/permanent. So a romex type extension cord wouldn't quite do the job. Running another outlet is the safest, code compliant method, but even then you must make sure you're not only running it safely, but not overloading a breaker as well. 12AWG Romex must be used at minimum, 14 is acceptable in homes, but only for light switches FYI, the rest must be at minimum 12AWG. (in the US, once again...)

For those who are handy and with products like these, it could be simple and without an electrician:

https://www.amazon.com/PowerBridge-Recessed-Management-PowerConnect-Wall-Mounted/dp/B00GWGZKF6

https://www.amazon.com/Datacomm-50-3323-WH-KIT-Panel-Organizer-Solution/dp/B001PB7UVA/ref=pd_day0_hl_23_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001PB7UVA&pd_rd_r=042b86e4-f3e2-11e8-acef-0dacba850be4&pd_rd_w=8CeM6&pd_rd_wg=6inpi&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=4G8V7RY52GNZJ6D0JTMB&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=4G8V7RY52GNZJ6D0JTMB

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One tip for hanging tvs that I always like is hiding the cords behind the wall. This is a link that shows that product. https://www.amazon.com/PowerBridge-Recessed-Management-PowerConnect-Wall-Mounted/dp/B00GWGZKF6

As for a storage device, maybe use like a cube organizer or a traditional media shelving unit to hold that stuff. Something with doors is always nice to hide clutter from games. You could potentially hang that too if you want. Don't know how it would fit in with the room, just depends on the rest of the house.

https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/modern-rustic-interiors-hayward-entertainment-center-for-tvs-up-to-60-w001957214.html

Right. The television power cable does not run through the wall. It plugs into the top doohickey, which is basically a power outlet and space to push cabling into the wall. That top doohickey outlet, has its own power cord that runs through the wall to the bottom doohickey which plugs into your wall via a power cord.

Different product, but exact same idea...Looks like this