Hope there are some electricians on this board.

Just wondering how to rout a power cord to a projector and not to violate a Code if I have suspended cieling? :confused:

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If that is a drop cieling then have a receptacle installed above the tiles and plug it in,
Or run a 14ga extension cord to it from a nearby outlet.

What tipe of a receptacle I would have to use?

Look at www.powerbridgesolution.com worked for me and others on this forum

I would do as louthewiz suggested with one slight change. I am assuming that your not dealing with an electrical inspector reviewing the work, but more concerned that it your solution is "Fire Safe". I would run an extension cord to the area above the projector and plug the projectors cord into it up out of sight as stated. I would secure that that male / female connection with some electrical tape just to make certain it never starts to become unplugged, causing any arching in the process. The projector may be the most expensive item in your home theater. For that reason I would make certain it is provided surge protection as you most likely have for the A/V Receiver and Sources. I would plug that cord into the surge protector that you already have at the equipment location. Just make certain you run that cord a foot or two away from the Video cables going up to the projector for reasons you likely already know.

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I would do as louthewiz suggested with one slight change. I am assuming that your not dealing with an electrical inspector reviewing the work, but more concerned that it your solution is "Fire Safe". I would run an extension cord to the area above the projector and plug the projectors cord into it up out of sight as stated. I would secure that that male / female connection with some electrical tape just to make certain it never starts to become unplugged, causing any arching in the process. The projector may be the most expensive item in your home theater. For that reason I would make certain it is provided surge protection as you most likely have for the A/V Receiver and Sources. I would plug that cord into the surge protector that you already have at the equipment location. Just make certain you run that cord a foot or two away from the Video cables going up to the projector for reasons you likely already know.

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Sorry, running any flexible cord (extension cord) in the ceiling, even a drop ceiling is not code. Bad idea. look here for the code (http://powerbridgesolution.com/faq.html) and what it says regarding cords.

You can run an extension cord as long as it's not "Hard Wired" into an outlet,
and another thing you can do is have a box put in right above the cieling tile and plug it in with a 3 prong 15a receptacle,
I have installed many outlets in drop cielings for home theater installs and it is up to code if there is no exposed wiring.

You can run an extension cord as long as it's not "Hard Wired" into an outlet,
and another thing you can do is have a box put in right above the cieling tile and plug it in with a 3 prong 15a receptacle,
I have installed many outlets in drop cielings for home theater installs and it is up to code if there is no exposed wiring.

You may have done it, but that does not make it ok or code. No flexible cords that provide a/c power can be used as a permanent use for a/c power distribution, and NEC CODE 400.8 states very clearly no drop ceilings, it's the NEC not my code. Read the link above on the highlighted word code, you'll see for yourself. I'm not making a fight about this, it's just what is safe and the thread started was specific as to CODE and safety... sorry, I'm not the bad guy...

So............. It's getting a bit more complicated now.

Now with all of that how to put a back up battery in this situation, like many suggested(for lamp to cool down in case of loss of power, witch happend just today)?

So............. It's getting a bit more complicated now.

Now with all of that how to put a back up battery in this situation, like many suggested(for lamp to cool down in case of loss of power, witch happend just today)?

volga, the benefit of the powerbridge is so you can plug in a UPS/conditioner/surge protector. yes, i would reccomend a ups for any projector to allow bulb cool down.. I use a Belkin PURE AV console...

HDTVlover45,

I have the powerbridge connector and want to add a UPS like the Belkin. I have a Monster conditioner/surge rack unit that everything is plugged into including the PJ. Can I just plug the Monster into the Belkin and have everything on UPS?

HDTVlover45,

I have the Powerbridge (http://www.powerbridgesolution.com) connector and want to add a UPS like the Belkin. I have a Monster conditioner/surge rack unit that everything is plugged into including the PJ. Can I just plug the Monster into the Belkin and have everything on UPS?

YES, great idea, however if your UPS does not have any Surge protection, it could be taken out in the event of a power surge. I bet the belkin UPS you're looking at probably does have some surge protection, so all should be fine.

Here is another recent thread to look at same topic.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=913003