New plasma on wall install....

Posted by 4x12 on October 7, 2009, 1:28 am

Hey Guys,

I'm about to install a new plasma on the wall. I've heard that its
againts "code" to simply pass
the screens power cord in wall... is that correct ? If thats the case,
do any of you know the
Canadian safety code chapter on this ???

Thanks,

Joe

Posted by Mike rock on October 7, 2009, 6:37 am

> Hey Guys,
> I'm about to install a new plasma on the wall. I've heard that its
> againts "code" to simply pass
> the screens power cord in wall... is that correct ? If thats the case,
> do any of you know the
> Canadian safety code chapter on this ???
> Thanks,
> Joe

Not familiar with Canada, but they do sell wire mold or wire
management systems to hide the wire outside the wall.
If your outlet is underneath the TV, or closeby, you can install an
outlet on the wall behind the TV and use a recessed "clock outlet" to
give you an exta inch of space. Thats what I did, but I got lucky
since my existing outlet was below the TV I was able to snake a new
cable up to the TV.

Posted by DerbyDad03 on October 7, 2009, 7:52 am

MonoPrice sells HDMI cables that are rated for in-wall installation...

You might check with them on the power cord question. Their tech
support is pretty good.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/search.asp?keyword=3Dhdmi+in+wall&x=3D0&y=
=3D0

In my case, I bought a flat plastic channel (~4" x 3/4") at HD made
for hiding cables.

It mounts flat to the wall and I painted it to match.

I've already had to open it to change cables, so I'm glad it wasn't in
the wall.

Posted by on October 7, 2009, 11:17 am

> > Hey Guys,
> > I'm about to install a new plasma on the wall. I've heard that its
> > againts "code" to simply pass
> > the screens power cord in wall... is that correct ? If thats the case,
> > do any of you know the
> > Canadian safety code chapter on this ???
> > Thanks,
> > Joe

> MonoPrice sells HDMI cables that are rated for in-wall installation...

I don't think there is any special rating required to run signal
cables through walls. It's routinely done with regular HDMI,
component video, audio cables, etc. However it's a US code violation
to run any kind of extension cord through walls and I would suspect
it's probably the same in Canada.

I looked at mounting a LCD TV on the wall and came to the conclusion
that for a main viewing location, eg family room, it's just not
comfortable to be looking up. I decided to place mine on a stand
that leaves it about 2 1/2 feet off the floor.

> You might check with them on the power cord question. Their tech
> support is pretty good.
> http://www.monoprice.com/products/search.asp?keyword=3Dhdmi+in+wall&x=3D0=

...

> In my case, I bought a flat plastic channel (~4" x 3/4") at HD made
> for hiding cables.
> It mounts flat to the wall and I painted it to match.
> I've already had to open it to change cables, so I'm glad it wasn't in
> the wall.

Posted by fftt on October 7, 2009, 11:46 am

On Oct 7, 8:17=A0am, trad...@optonline.net wrote:

> > > Hey Guys,
> > > I'm about to install a new plasma on the wall. I've heard that its
> > > againts "code" to simply pass
> > > the screens power cord in wall... is that correct ? If thats the case=

> > > do any of you know the
> > > Canadian safety code chapter on this ???
> > > Thanks,
> > > Joe

> > MonoPrice sells HDMI cables that are rated for in-wall installation...

> I don't think there is any special rating required to run signal
> cables through walls. =A0 It's routinely done with regular HDMI,
> component video, audio cables, etc. =A0 However it's a US code violation
> to run any kind of extension cord through walls and I would suspect
> it's probably the same in Canada.
> I looked at mounting a LCD TV on the wall and came to the conclusion
> that for a main viewing location, eg family room, it's just not
> comfortable to be looking up. =A0 I decided to place mine on a stand
> that leaves it about 2 1/2 feet off the floor.

> > You might check with them on the power cord question. Their tech
> > support is pretty good.
> >http://www.monoprice.com/products/search.asp?keyword=3Dhdmi+in+wall&x=3D=

0...

> > In my case, I bought a flat plastic channel (~4" x 3/4") at HD made
> > for hiding cables.
> > It mounts flat to the wall and I painted it to match.
> > I've already had to open it to change cables, so I'm glad it wasn't in
> > the wall.

As per trad's comment.......I toyed with wall mounting but after
researching & trying them out (from a viewing point of view), settled
on a floor stand that places the center line of both (a 37" and a 42")
at about 36".

Like the display for desktop computers, the center line of the TV
should be ~ at seated eyeball height. Of course deviation from that
height is fine since viewing distances are much further.

Comfortable TV viewing (for long periods of time) depends on having
one's head level and looking forward unless the neck is supported by a
high back chair or sofa. Having a beer within easy reach is also
helpful.

A TV stand greatly simplifies installation as well. BTDT

But to answer your orginal question;

power cord "wall pass through", though quick, simple & easy is a no-
no. (But I've done it in certain temporary situations)

The correct way; install a new receptacle or run wire mold. :(

cheers
Bob

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