Concealing A/V and power cords for a wall mounted TV

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nbry01

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A customer has asked me to hang and connect a TV and conceal the wires.

My question is if I were to use 2 single gang boxes and connect them with a PVC pipe behind the wall would this be to code?

Also if the electrical cord from the TV is put down with the low voltage wires does the PVC pipe have to have any fire rating?

Are gang boxes fire rated? If so to what standard?

Sorry, I'm new to this and want to do things right the first time.
 
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raider1

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You would not be permitted to install the power cord for the TV in a PVC conduit in the wall, this would be a violation of 400.8(6).

I agree with Dennis, use one of the boxes he is showing in his post.

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If its in the wall it has to be a chapter 3 wiring method. Portable cord is not allowed in conduit.
There is a surface wiring extension in the NEC that is designed to be concealed under drywall mud and paint.
 
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nbry01 said:
A customer has asked me to hang and connect a TV and conceal the wires.



Also if the electrical cord from the TV is put down with the low voltage wires does the PVC pipe have to have any fire rating?
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Most people just install a receptacle behind the TV, along with the low voltage connections...
 
StreamlineGT

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I use these....

Panamax MIW-POWER-PRO, a power conditioning outlet. Just be careful what 2G box you put it in, it only fits in a few. The blue Carlons are a safe bet, as well as the Pass and Seymour Grey boxes. All other old works, including metal ones, don't bother. New works usually fit.

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And these with MPLS plates for cabling...

Behind TV, can be an in-ee or an out-ee
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Behind entertainment center.. basically the same as the previous, but out only, and $2 cheaper. I suppose I could do an in-ee behind it too, but it usually doesn't matter with a piece of furniture in front.
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mdshunk

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I've had a use for these, from time to time. You can gang them, uses regular decora plates, and it's handy that the front clips off:

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StreamlineGT said:
I use these....

Panamax MIW-POWER-PRO, a power conditioning outlet. Just be careful what 2G box you put it in, it only fits in a few. The blue Carlons are a safe bet, as well as the Pass and Seymour Grey boxes. All other old works, including metal ones, don't bother. New works usually fit.

IMG_0652.jpg


And these with MPLS plates for cabling...

Behind TV, can be an in-ee or an out-ee
WP-RVR2G-WHI.jpg


Behind entertainment center.. basically the same as the previous, but out only, and $2 cheaper. I suppose I could do an in-ee behind it too, but it usually doesn't matter with a piece of furniture in front.
WP-BULK-LG.jpg
Click to expand...


The receptical is upside down.:grin:
 
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I'm dealing with an on-going debate as to the acceptibility of the extension cord in a wall solutions. Its clear that pulling a cord in the wall is not allowed. There are several products that "work around" this by using a receptical at one end behind the TV like the Panamax and a male connector at another location with Romex in the wall. I don't think this is really allowed either. But the products are available like this http://www.panamax.com/Products/In-Wall/MIW-POWERKIT-PRO.aspx
complete with a cord to plug into a surge protector. I believe they sell a lot of them. Before my client gets too deep I'm looking for advise into pursuing these products.
 
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