[gtrscort]

So we all know that power cords cant be installed behind the wall due to them being a fire hazard because of the heat they produce. So my question is, what if you were to wrap the power cord in some kind of heat wrapping like exhause wrap or something? Or what about wrapping it in some kind of flame retardant wrap? Shouldnt that keep the cord from catching on fire if that were to happen. I dont see the point in paying someone 100+ to have an outlet installed.

 

[avnuttyguy]

You're correct you should not put a power/extension cord in the wall, even wrapped in special heat tape, it is not to code, period.


And, you don't need to pay $100 for an electrician either.


I installed a Powerbridge, it was easy to install and the best part it allows me to have my LCD plugged into my Tripplite surge/conditioner.


I found it last year and they have a special Powerbridge AVS deal for $35.00 with everything you need to run the power up the wall and be safe to meet code.

 

[gtrscort]

Ok thanks. Southern Oregon huh? I live up in Salem.


The only reason I was wondering about the heat tape was because I know those DIY outlets require you to cut out a pretty good size hole in the wall to install them I dont know anything about filling a hole that big when i move so im a little hesitant on doing that. Small holes Im not worried about.

 

[avnuttyguy]

gtrscort,


Hola fellow Oregonian! I'm about 4 hours south just outside of Medford.


If you put a "small" hole for cables, which really would need to big enough to allow wall-fishing anyway, cuting a single gang size hole is not much different and the same amount of time to patch up. Just save the part you cut out and patch the hole. Or take out the outlet/inlet and buy blank cover-plates, that's the easiest. Or you could just leave it in for the next person, really $35 is not that much money to put a Powerbridge outlet in behind your TV and have it connected to a surge protector while your in that home.


Where there's a will there's a way.

 

[gtrscort]

Yeah 35 isnt bad at all. I looked at that link last night and im impressed. I didnt even think about saving the cut out. I dont know what I was thinking.

 

[avnuttyguy]

glad I gave you the idea, it will be worth it. sure is HOT down here in So. OR, 108! burning my toes off, glad I have a pool.