Hiding My Echo Show 15 Power Wires

[@jban4457]

LOVE this custom work! I have an intercom system from the 80s (low voltage wires), and trying to think of a clever way to use those stations for something more modern than intercoms.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Thanks for the nice words !

[@kylegier]

Definitely not to code but I was tempted to do the same thing with my TV. For this application, they sell an enlarged recessed box that will fit behind the included wall mount.

[@h2oC2]

Yeah, I had to do a similar install but I installed and wired a recessed box for future applications. I ran the Show 15 cable behind the wall and out to a receptacle outlet below. So, even a larger and deeper recess box did not work due to the size of the adapter plug. I like the wide custom frame you made. Good 👍 job.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

yeah - the size of transformer is odd. assuming the next one will have a smaller plug to make easier to install. Thanks Mike

[@prime_overwatch4013]

Is the cord CL2 rated for inside the wall?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

i have no idea, in fact never even heard of a CL2 rating had to look it up.

[@h2oC2]

I hope so.

[@bradleyhinton8384]

@@FamilyDIYtv Cannot use an non in-wall rated power cable. This would void your insurance coverage in a fire (which can start by as something as small as the cord snagging on a screw, an accidentially nail, or a mouse chewing.

[@sunbrookheath]

If only Amazon had shaved a few millimeters off of each dimension on that transformer, the off the shelf recessed outlets would work beautifully. I looked into one of the recessed cable/outlet boxes for wall mount TV and they are just too big to be hidden behind the Echo Show 15

[@FamilyDIYtv]

exactly!

[@Dropboxed]

Definitely not to code

[@FamilyDIYtv]

no code issue here

[@Dropboxed]

@@FamilyDIYtv Is this in the US? Then it is illegal.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

@@Dropboxed yes - what’s illegal about it ? honestly wondering …. it’s plugged into an outlet.

[@helloruiz]

@@FamilyDIYtv Look up "National Electrical Code 400.8". Not illegal in the sense you'll be criminalized, but as someone else mentioned, it's an easy way to fail a home inspection or get an insurance claim denied. And the fact you have this running through your laundry water pipe box really isn't helping either.

[@mrsnuffleuppagus24]

Here's a link to a video of it kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZzIpZanqbamm5o

[@FamilyDIYtv]

pretty neat !

[@rickslife]

Echo usage is waning. People are getting tired of them.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

after all this time i just wish they worked better. #frustrated

[@FerdinandBurfopolis]

And your determination of this is based on what data exactly? If this was the case, I’d imagine a huge redesign like the Echo Auto or a big Amazon “fire sale” or completely retiring the line altogether. None of these things has happened…