I have a new plasma TV that I'll be mounting to a wall. The wall has a
power outlet about 4-5 feet below. Is it going to be okay for me to
simply drill a small hole behind the TV and run the power cord down to
the base of the wall, drill another small hole, pull it out and plug it
into the outlet? Ideally, I'd also like to run the satelite cables in
that same space behind the wall (they are component cables), anyone see
issues? I guess the main problem would be that the cables will be
exposed behind the wall but I don't know how to tell if they are safe
for that type of thing. However, with the way I see most nice
entertainment systems all having "hidden" wires, I'd think it's okay.
By the way, this is an interior wall.

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I have a new plasma TV that I'll be mounting to a wall. The wall has a
power outlet about 4-5 feet below. Is it going to be okay for me to
simply drill a small hole behind the TV and run the power cord down to
the base of the wall, drill another small hole, pull it out and plug
it into the outlet? Ideally, I'd also like to run the satelite
cables in that same space behind the wall (they are component
cables), anyone see issues? I guess the main problem would be that
the cables will be exposed behind the wall but I don't know how to
tell if they are safe for that type of thing. However, with the way
I see most nice entertainment systems all having "hidden" wires, I'd
think it's okay. By the way, this is an interior wall.

With some possible exceptions power cords are not allowed inside a wall.
You can do what I did (I had other reasons not to enter that wall or I would
have put all the wires in it including proper cable.) and run some plastic
conduit on the wall surface. I even painted the conduit the same color as
the wall. You can buy conduit made just for that kind of use.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

no. no 110 volt cords in the wall i know they can cause fires.
you'll want an electrician to install an outlet for you. the rest of
the low voltage stuff is not a fire hazard in that way.
maybe cover the wiring with a nice dvd rack?

Install an outlet behind the TV. You can also install a cable
outlet in back of the TV, preferably at least foot away from the
electrical.

On 21 Mar 2006 17:10:05 -0800, wrote:

I have a new plasma TV that I'll be mounting to a wall. The wall has a
power outlet about 4-5 feet below. Is it going to be okay for me to
simply drill a small hole behind the TV and run the power cord down to
the base of the wall, drill another small hole, pull it out and plug it
into the outlet? Ideally, I'd also like to run the satelite cables in
that same space behind the wall (they are component cables), anyone see
issues? I guess the main problem would be that the cables will be
exposed behind the wall but I don't know how to tell if they are safe
for that type of thing. However, with the way I see most nice
entertainment systems all having "hidden" wires, I'd think it's okay.
By the way, this is an interior wall.

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I have a new plasma TV that I'll be mounting to a wall. The wall has a
power outlet about 4-5 feet below. Is it going to be okay for me to
simply drill a small hole behind the TV and run the power cord down to
the base of the wall, drill another small hole, pull it out and plug it
into the outlet? Ideally, I'd also like to run the satelite cables in
that same space behind the wall (they are component cables), anyone see
issues? I guess the main problem would be that the cables will be
exposed behind the wall but I don't know how to tell if they are safe
for that type of thing. However, with the way I see most nice
entertainment systems all having "hidden" wires, I'd think it's okay.
By the way, this is an interior wall.

The only real issue is if it were an outside wall because of the vapour
barrier.

You'd be safe doing what you want... It doesn't restrict the wiring any more
than a conduit would. You just want to avoid having any joints/plugs/etc.
inside the wall.

On 21 Mar 2006 17:10:05 -0800, wrote:

I have a new plasma TV that I'll be mounting to a wall. The wall has a
power outlet about 4-5 feet below. Is it going to be okay for me to
simply drill a small hole behind the TV and run the power cord down to
the base of the wall, drill another small hole, pull it out and plug it
into the outlet? Ideally, I'd also like to run the satelite cables in
that same space behind the wall (they are component cables), anyone see
issues? I guess the main problem would be that the cables will be
exposed behind the wall but I don't know how to tell if they are safe
for that type of thing. However, with the way I see most nice
entertainment systems all having "hidden" wires, I'd think it's okay.
By the way, this is an interior wall.

What is a plasma tv?
I am not up on this high tech stuff......

On Tue, 21 Mar 2006 23:00:54 -0600, wrote:

On 21 Mar 2006 17:10:05 -0800, wrote:

I have a new plasma TV that I'll be mounting to a wall. The wall has a
power outlet about 4-5 feet below. Is it going to be okay for me to
simply drill a small hole behind the TV and run the power cord down to
the base of the wall, drill another small hole, pull it out and plug it
into the outlet? Ideally, I'd also like to run the satelite cables in
that same space behind the wall (they are component cables), anyone see
issues? I guess the main problem would be that the cables will be
exposed behind the wall but I don't know how to tell if they are safe
for that type of thing. However, with the way I see most nice
entertainment systems all having "hidden" wires, I'd think it's okay.
By the way, this is an interior wall.

What is a plasma tv?
I am not up on this high tech stuff......

I think if, over a few years, you give 40 pints of blood. you're
entitled to a plasma tv. I'm not sure how it works. Check with your
local hospital or blood bank.

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/plasma-display.htm

i love this site. don't care too much for the idea of the plasma tv. i've
heard they are very delicate,and i've got three kids.

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On 21 Mar 2006 17:10:05 -0800, wrote:

I have a new plasma TV that I'll be mounting to a wall. The wall has a
power outlet about 4-5 feet below. Is it going to be okay for me to
simply drill a small hole behind the TV and run the power cord down to
the base of the wall, drill another small hole, pull it out and plug it
into the outlet? Ideally, I'd also like to run the satelite cables in
that same space behind the wall (they are component cables), anyone see
issues? I guess the main problem would be that the cables will be
exposed behind the wall but I don't know how to tell if they are safe
for that type of thing. However, with the way I see most nice
entertainment systems all having "hidden" wires, I'd think it's okay.
By the way, this is an interior wall.

What is a plasma tv?
I am not up on this high tech stuff......

On Wed, 22 Mar 2006 10:05:29 -0500, "tom&kel"
wrote:

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/plasma-display.htm

i love this site. don't care too much for the idea of the plasma tv. i've
heard they are very delicate,and i've got three kids.

Many people have an exaggerated view of this. Kids are not that
delicate. If the tv falls on their heads, they'll probably be ok.

Oh, the tv. Yeah, they might hurt it.

ha! you're right about the kids. if they knocked a tv over they would be
ok,but lord forbid one brushes against the other.....then the alligator
tears starts. whaaaaa! he hit me!!!!
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On Wed, 22 Mar 2006 10:05:29 -0500, "tom&kel"
wrote:

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/plasma-display.htm

i love this site. don't care too much for the idea of the plasma tv. i've
heard they are very delicate,and i've got three kids.

Many people have an exaggerated view of this. Kids are not that
delicate. If the tv falls on their heads, they'll probably be ok.

Oh, the tv. Yeah, they might hurt it.

I would not run a power cable from an appliance inside a wall.
Also I would not run the cable coax or any video feed in the same cavity because
there is a possibility of interferance cause by the EMF of the power cable.

Are u mounting the TV on an outside wall? If no, its piece of cake to snake a
romex wire up the wall to install a old construction outlet box.

Also reconsider mounting the TV on wall. What will happen if u decide to change
the room around? By a nice piece of furniture to place it on. Mounting flat
screens on the wall is sooooo 2001 and its consider tacky in my neck of the
woods.


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I have a new plasma TV that I'll be mounting to a wall. The wall has a
power outlet about 4-5 feet below. Is it going to be okay for me to
simply drill a small hole behind the TV and run the power cord down to
the base of the wall, drill another small hole, pull it out and plug it
into the outlet? Ideally, I'd also like to run the satelite cables in
that same space behind the wall (they are component cables), anyone see
issues? I guess the main problem would be that the cables will be
exposed behind the wall but I don't know how to tell if they are safe
for that type of thing. However, with the way I see most nice
entertainment systems all having "hidden" wires, I'd think it's okay.
By the way, this is an interior wall.