Run Power Cord Behind Wall

See our blog post why does running a power cord behind the wall for a wall mounted tv violate the electrical code.

Run power cord behind wall.

The included extension cable connected to the lower. The kit used in this guide is the ce tech cord and cable kit. It s actually against one of the articles in the nec. For more on this.

You should not run power cables through a wall as a substitute for permanent wiring ie wired outlets. By following a few simple steps you can run power from one room to another and economically get all the electrical power you need to the places where you need it. While these can clean up things immensely there are other slightly more involved but still easy to install systems that allow the cables to be run behind walls. Run electrical wires underground to reach sheds lights patios and other locations following safe wiring practices.

The most common cable management systems conceal wires behind molded plastic raceways that run along the walls and baseboard. Of course it s illegal to run power cords inside walls. When i say power cables i mean power cables for televisions receivers etc. Data cables on the other hand can go right into the wall cavity.

Not actual electrical wires romax. Dragging extension cords across the yard to power the weed whip fumbling around in a dark shed most of us take these hassles for. 3 where run through doorways windows or similar openings. Flexible cords and cables shall not be used for the following.

1 as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure 2 where run through holes in walls structural ceilings suspended ceilings. National electrical code 400 8 rolls through the things you can t do with cord and it s mostly a list of schemes to use them as a substitute for the permanent wiring of a structure. Luckily there are code approved installation kits for running power up inside a wall that do not require and electrician. We show the easiest way using rigid conduit.

The only power cable you should run behind your wall are ones that come in a code friendly kit. Feed the wires through the retro fit single gang box and then screw in the screws to secure them. Running extension cords from one end of a room to another and even through walls can be very easy and a good solution for putting appliances exactly where you want them. Because we re only making an in wall extension cord there isn t any reason to turn off the power.