[87lwrdr]

Looking for a reputable handyman electrician to install a wall plug for a tv.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by 87lwrdr

Looking for a reputable handyman electrician to install a wall plug for a tv.

Add licensed to your requirements. IMHO, you can save a lot of money using the wall mounted cable systems sold at the big box stores as well as ACE. There are 2 versions metal and plastic, as I recall both are suitable for 120 volt cords/wiring. Also both have options to connect to the existing outlet and provide a surface mount (behind the TV) outlet. Both can be painted to match the wall.
NOTE: do not simply cut a hole in the wall and take the TV power cord through the wall to the outlet, this power cord is NOT rated for inside the wall installation.

[metoo21]

You can easily do it yourself with Power Bridge. Check out the videos on how to install.

[jimhoward]

NOTE: do not simply cut a hole in the wall and take the TV power cord through the wall to the outlet, this power cord is NOT rated for inside the wall installation.[/QUOTE]

Nobody actually does that, do they?

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by jimhoward

NOTE: do not simply cut a hole in the wall and take the TV power cord through the wall to the outlet, this power cord is NOT rated for inside the wall installation.

Nobody actually does that, do they?[/QUOTE]

Yes, I have seen it 2 or 3 times....

[JoelJohnson]

I took an outlet from the bedroom and ran 12/2 wire to a new outlet in a closet behind the bedroom. I then ran a wire to a box for a light switch from the outlet and put in a 3rd box for a LED light at the top of the wall. Educated DYIer.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson

I took an outlet from the bedroom and ran 12/2 wire to a new outlet in a closet behind the bedroom. I then ran a wire to a box for a light switch from the outlet and put in a 3rd box for a LED light at the top of the wall. Educated DYIer.

I read your post 5 times, but I still don't understand what you did or how it relates to installing a television.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson

I took an outlet from the bedroom and ran 12/2 wire to a new outlet in a closet behind the bedroom. I then ran a wire to a box for a light switch from the outlet and put in a 3rd box for a LED light at the top of the wall. Educated DYIer.

You might want to check, when I added a ceiling fan in the kitchen I was required to get a permit and have 2 inspections, rough and finish, Sumter County, insurance companies will use any excuse to deny a claim.

[jimhoward]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I read your post 5 times, but I still don't understand what you did or how it relates to installing a television.

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson

I took an outlet from the bedroom and ran 12/2 wire to a new outlet in a closet behind the bedroom. I then ran a wire to a box for a light switch from the outlet and put in a 3rd box for a LED light at the top of the wall. Educated DYIer.

I was wondering the same thing. Don't see the connection. Does the box at the top of the wall also have a plug in it for a TV?

Putting lighting and outlets on the same circuit is generally something to avoid if possible although its done commonly in remodels for convenience.

[jimhoward]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

You might want to check, when I added a ceiling fan in the kitchen I was required to get a permit and have 2 inspections, rough and finish, Sumter County, insurance companies will use any excuse to deny a claim.

You pulled a permit for a ceiling fan !? Wow, I might be in trouble.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by jimhoward

I was wondering the same thing. Don't see the connection. Does the box at the top of the wall also have a plug in it for a TV?

Putting lighting and outlets on the same circuit is generally something to avoid if possible although its done commonly in remodels for convenience.

yup, just finished an electrical renovation of my parent's 60 year old house. Electricians back then didn't know hair dryers were coming or that there were anything other than two 100 watt light bulbs per any sized room. Next week they are coming back for an overloaded circuit after I had them add overhead ceiling lights to the existing circuit. . my mistake, but the whole wiring 60 years ago was pretty lame, with a single circuit handling multiple floors.

[JoelJohnson]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I read your post 5 times, but I still don't understand what you did or how it relates to installing a television.

My point was that all you need is to put a hole in the wall for an outlet and run a wire from the existing outlet to the new.

[Tom52]

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson

My point was that all you need is to put a hole in the wall for an outlet and run a wire from the existing outlet to the new.

Sometimes that can be a lot of work depending on the locations. I know this from lots of electrical projects under my belt.

[Polarlys]

I was thinking about installing an elevated outlet at the rear of the TV but changed my mind. When we bought our house in TV and went to Best Buy for a TV the sales guy asked if we were full time residing in Florida or not. We are not, at least not yet that is. He advised unplugging the TV when we head north since Florida is the " Lightning capital of the world" as a preventative measure. So I leave the wire and plug down low so it's easy to see and remember to unplug when we leave. Small effort for the peace of mind