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re: How to mount TV and hide the wires W/ Pics, Update in OP
Posted on 6/10/16 at 6:53 pm to TheAlmightySmash
Posted on 6/10/16 at 6:53 pm to TheAlmightySmash
Not supposed to run regular power wires through the wall
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Posted on 6/10/16 at 6:55 pm to MiloDanglers
That area will be hollow. Just drill a hole in each location, and then fish the wires through/down using fish tape or some other rod with a hook.
When we built our house, the contractor installed a piece of PVC pipe from behind the TV down to the cabinet to run wires through.
When we built our house, the contractor installed a piece of PVC pipe from behind the TV down to the cabinet to run wires through.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 7:02 pm to HeadyMurphey
quote:
Not supposed to run regular power wires through the wal
Posted on 6/10/16 at 7:03 pm to MiloDanglers
Having been in that hole back there before, I think it would be easiest to cut out that Sheetrock to get back there. Seems like you would have a hard time figuring out where to drop to get to each spot because it's not a normal wall back there, the inside is open to the hole.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 7:15 pm to MiloDanglers
Hire an electrician then call Geek Squad. You should have an outlet above the fireplace. At least mine does.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 7:17 pm to MiloDanglers
Yours looks just like mine except my cabinet is on the right. Don't go up through the attic. If your fireplace is fake and is just a metal flute, there should be a hollow space between your TV and cabinet.
I cut a hole behind the TV and then inside the cabinet on the wall next to the TV. You can run the first wire with a coat hanger or something and attach several strings to it to run your next wires.
I cut a hole behind the TV and then inside the cabinet on the wall next to the TV. You can run the first wire with a coat hanger or something and attach several strings to it to run your next wires.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 7:17 pm to HeadyMurphey
quote:
Not supposed to run regular power wires through the wall
What exactly does this mean?
Posted on 6/10/16 at 7:35 pm to QuietTiger
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What exactly does this mean?
It's against electrical code because "flexible cords", as the code puts it, aren't designed to be used in that way. There are standards that building wire has to meet and a TV power cord doesn't meet that. If there is a fire, and your insurance carrier can determine that you ran faulty wiring against code, they may not cover you.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 7:41 pm to MiloDanglers
Aaron Spears
Digital Wire.
225-302-2306
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He hung 3 TV's. Moved my elecric up so it would be behind the TV.
Mounts, brackets, etc. hanging TV's was $700
Digital Wire.
225-302-2306
DigitalWire@live.com
He hung 3 TV's. Moved my elecric up so it would be behind the TV.
Mounts, brackets, etc. hanging TV's was $700
Posted on 6/10/16 at 7:45 pm to stout
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How to mount TV and hide the wires W/ Pics
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What exactly does this mean?
It's against electrical code because "flexible cords",
I back tracked and reread the thread.
Didn't notice where anyone said to run rubber cord thru the wall, but you are correct, no go.
The OP is getting some good/bad info, hope it all works out.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:15 pm to QuietTiger
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:25 pm to MiloDanglers
1) Cut a large square out above the mantel but smaller than the TV you're mounting
2) Run yourself an electrical outlet below the hole
3) cut hole to the equipment cabinet
4) run HDMI cables from cabinet to hole above mantel
5) Replace sheetrock with a piece of 3/4in plywood and such with heavy lag bolts (paint optional)
Cables are run and you have a solid surface to attach the TV bracket.
2) Run yourself an electrical outlet below the hole
3) cut hole to the equipment cabinet
4) run HDMI cables from cabinet to hole above mantel
5) Replace sheetrock with a piece of 3/4in plywood and such with heavy lag bolts (paint optional)
Cables are run and you have a solid surface to attach the TV bracket.
This post was edited on 6/10/16 at 9:10 pm
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:27 pm to MiloDanglers
quote:Are you saying there is sheetrock in the attic that is blocking your ideal route? if so, just remove whatever sheetrock is necessary. Sheetrock is easy to repair, especially if you won't need to repaint it.
I tried the attic but the area is sealed off by sheetrock
Posted on 6/11/16 at 3:04 am to QuietTiger
i do this for a living but k. you're the AV tech.
Posted on 6/11/16 at 6:51 am to TheAlmightySmash
Posted on 6/11/16 at 6:52 am to MiloDanglers
brah you didn't think to call your boy? Call or shoot me a text and I'll steer you in the right direction.
Posted on 6/11/16 at 7:12 am to TigerWise
First stop reading this thread you are gonna screw up call a electrician they can do what you need done no problem.
This s not a diy project for you
This s not a diy project for you
Posted on 6/11/16 at 7:30 am to stout
Don't need to buy a stud finder. I'd just drill a house where I'd put the HDmi through it. Put a string through the hole and measure the distance to drills your studs. And I'm pretty sure you can go to the attic and run your wires from there
Posted on 6/11/16 at 7:46 am to MiloDanglers
How not to post on the Tech Board...
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