How to hide tv wires

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[@Mechanicallyincleyend]

amzn.to/3QkCT0B Echogear wire hide kit

[@dygonproductions7062]

Not an electrician but I’m triggered at how freaking high your tv is!!!!

[@whackoization]

Thanks, did it on a concrete wall.

[@JohnDoe-ks9xx]

Instructions too hard, balls stuck in toaster

[@stevenwonder7]

@@JohnDoe-ks9xx same 😢

[@robbieroberts92]

@@JohnDoe-ks9xx that made me lol

[@GamerWien]

The hole drill works fine now my wife can not have fun with other men anymore

[@Antassium]

🤣

[@itaintrocketscience]

Electrician here... $60 bucks is way cheaper than me... Go for it..

[@sgfelectrical734]

Yep I second that. But I’ll say this, I’m never that lucky when routing cables.

[@danryan6989]

I thought it was against code to have an extension cord in a wall?

[@Watsonclipsfordays]

😂

[@kylecoleman2881]

@@danryan6989where is there an extension cord?

[@ThomasSosa-br4uk]

@@kylecoleman2881 the wire that connects the top plate with the bottom is technically an extension cord. Without the plates it’s used the same

[@carlak8419]

if i HIDE the wires.. what are my CATS going to play with?? 😰😂

[@JasonFolk07]

Your fast charger for your phone lol my cats fucked 3 of them now ahaha plus chew my dam headphones

[@v10moped]

you MUST be a millennial

[@DalonCole]

Old electrician here. Ain’t A thing wrong with that at all. It’s just an expensive extension cord. I could do the same thing for less than $10-15 and a trip to big box store.

[@zorsenothorse]

Punch two holes in the wall one at the top and another at the bottom, feed the cables in, and boom free cable management and extra speed holes for your house

[@contraband1543]

Speed holes lmfao

[@austincox1239]

I like to use my boot. Easier on the body if I hit a stud lol

[@SGTSpliffer]

If you hit a live wire when cutting holes You'll never have to worry about TV again. ☠️

[@HishamX]

you won’t die im sure?

[@midnightsun2483]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MOBAGamingNYC]

Hahahaha

[@jameshoward3868]

Just get a wall scanner

[@MOBAGamingNYC]

@@jameshoward3868 I have one. It was working great when I first bought it, but after a year it stopped functioning well. Could not detect a stud.

[@swinde]

In most jurisdictions it is a violation of electrical code to install ANY power cord in a wall interior walls or exterior walls. You must use a standard receptacle and either Romex electrical wire or steel conduit for 120 volt wiring inside walls. Low voltage signal cables such as speaker wires are OK. Edit: Looking more closely it appears that the black cable is an HDMI cable which is fine in the wall and its seems according to another commenter the two outlets are connected with Romex which is up to code. My apologies.

[@ProleDaddy]

I think you're trying to say is that you can't run 110 and low voltage wires in the same wall cavity, which is the case with code. Just run then in neighboring cavities and all is well if you have an otherwise empty one in the right spot.

[@dallas5374]

NEC 400.12(5) extension cords cannot be installed inside walls.

[@ProleDaddy]

@@dallas5374 I believe we're talking about a flexible cord, not an extension cord. The cord terminates directly at an appliance on both ends.

[@coolinbros]

Still good info for a beginner like me

[@Oksobasically2]

This kit uses in wall rated conductors that satisfies code to bridge the two holes.

[@bobkonigsberg6907]

Nothing wrong with this. I've done similar things myself. I'm not a licensed electrician, but doing this, you are NOT changing the house's wiring, just guiding it gracefully.

[@isaacmartinez2623]

Do NOT do this on an exterior wall. For interior walls only! Or exterior walls without **firebreaks**

[@ghostkilla931]

Why? Have you punched holes in your wall going outside? Dumbass.

[@samlocoaa1726]

But how will that cause fire on exterior wall though?

[@BiggieDiesel01]

Shoot i was waiting for him to hit a lateral brace and then have to do another hole.

[@dallas5374]

@@samlocoaa1726 ^^^^^🙄

[@austincox1239]

@@samlocoaa1726 I think he's saying that if you try this on an exterior wall, theres a chance you might run into a fire block and not be able to fish the wire like in the video. Which happens but it depends on how/when the building was built.

[@davesstuff1599]

Me, drill a hole behind the TV, one behind the TV cabinet, done, free.

[@j.sierra5703]

There are cheaper and better kits. There are electrical outlets that have a recessed cutout next to the plugs. All in one piece. Cheapest is about $17.

[@chuckmckee2741]

I’m an electrician and I think this is great. Yet when a product says it installs in 15 minutes. I don’t except to do the work. Lol 😂

[@Mechanicallyincleyend]

Lol

[@VaporRipper]

I wouldn't "except" you to do the work either. 😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 Especially the part where you clean up after yourself.

[@julienreviews8988]

I'm an electrician and it works why be mad

[@JP-nb7tm]

Presuming the wall isnt full of noggins. 🙄

[@jacobflores1393]

And don't forget about the fire blocks between the studs so now you have to drill

[@steveliberty]

I did this yesterday - worth every penny. I struggled for a bit though because the included tool had a set screw to hold the drill bit in place, and that set screw was loose. The instructions didn't mention this, and I am a dumb DIYer, so it took me a few minutes to solve. After that, it worked like a charm.

[@mikez650]

Crossbrace enters the chat

[@bigpjohnson]

Mounted some bedside lights and cut the hole juuust under the bracing. Would have been a pain to patch over or cut the bracing out.

[@joeyork9891]

Hole saw so big is a ERs best costumer. Remember to hold pressure.

[@markwaatti4429]

It triggered this electrician. 😂🤣😂

[@biggbossman1130]

😂😂😂

[@darkopz]

As long as those cables are rated to be inside the wall I don’t know why it would trigger anyone. The main issues come in when people run the provided power cable from the TV down the wall and then out into a socket. That’s a bad no-no.

[@forrestholmes6018]

Cheaper solution is 2 mud rings and 2 feed through wall plates. May be $12 at any hardware store same process though

[@AbyssalAura]

The problem is that an extension cord isn’t rated for permanent use or in wall use. These kits have the proper CSA and UL rating.

[@WestSideConnection5]

Here in Europe we have brick houses. We have to this also but much more work. Trace the wall, shoot the bricks out, put a flexible pipe in the wall, mud it in. Then wait untill the plasterer passed, drill 2 holes above and down (68mm) and then we can run the wires😅

[@2KSYT]

Then repaint the area, most probably the whole wall

[@1992djg]

I did this the hard way with a keystone plate and lots of different connections it looks 100 times better though It’s got your standard 15 amp plug two hdmi 1 for arc, rca jacks, Ethernet, and a 3.5 mm audio jack plus three blank spots for future needs

[@DietzmanLTD]

Oh, you mean you did absolutely 100% the correct way, and spent about the same money!

[@orincolvin6184]

As a helper for an electrician, that is way easier than what I have to do. I have to run that same cable size in attics of houses, and that is not fun. I like that invention

[@m.shadow6924]

This AV electrician knows that you can't run the power through the wall per code...

[@FonicsSuck]

Which code

[@dallas5374]

NEC 400.12(5) extension cords cannot be installed inside walls.

[@peterbarnard4981]

Correct

[@xald1234114]

Oh no, not building code, you can't violate that!

[@prairiefarmer5994]

@@dallas5374 these kits are UL listed because they don’t use extension cords, the cord on them is actually 14/2 romex.

[@stuartcotterill9475]

Must be nice to have paper walls lol

[@dustinbryan841]

Drywall boxes are so much cheaper than this. Like 4 bucks each

[@deejmix7510]

Yeah I was like “why not just go buy blue boxes, and knock out the knockout slugs and fish tape them in?

[@ghostkilla931]

The kits has everything you need ready to go. Convenience is worth it.

[@andrewdean1761]

60 dollars! For some plastic they gotta be joking. I’d be putting in new work boxes with the backs busted out so I can fit an hdmi in and cover plate and done. Maybe 10 bucks and it looks like a normal plate.

[@CPR4THEBODYlivingaenrichedlife]

Can you please make a video?

[@arjankraaijeveld9587]

Real DIY doesn't buy a custom kit, all you need is a pair of socket housings and coverplates

[@chriscooper2247]

I see the correct structure cross beams are invisible 🫥

[@Qball914]

Cross beams? Stick built houses have vertical cavities between studs.

[@allaboutinteriors6761]

@@Qball914 Depends on where you're from i suppose. Here in NZ our frames have "nogs" every 800mm between all studs.

[@bobbysenterprises3220]

No breaded power wires through walls

[@OramiIT]

Couple issues if you don't know what else is in that wall that hole saw could cost you some expensive repairs.

[@seniorluchador]

And let’s all take a second and thank the contractor for not installing insulation 😂

[@jackies_world]

This screwed me last weekend 😭 I'm in a townhouse so I thought my living room was interior but it's the other side of my garage so it's insulated between the 2 walls. I watched my walk through construction video of the framing with just studs and I have fireblocks throughout my entire house in almost every single wall 😂😂

[@youngdad344]

As an electrician I'll tell you, it's just as easy to add an outlet at that height. Pretty much the same process lol.

[@jstadude9810]

This. And gives options for low voltage combo gangs

[@XxWhiskerBiscuitxX]

Can’t put the power cord behind the wall anyway . Low volt and hdmi sure but no extension cord.

[@funk49gang]

If you wanna be compliant at a bare minimum pull a 14/2 from the existing plug into a single gang box behind the TV and do a piece of 2” coreline beside it for the low voltage stuff. Or run your power cord through the 2” coreline and omit the plug

[@wasteddude]

You're an electrician. Of course it's just as easy for you. Not so for your average person

[@youngdad344]

@@wasteddude its the same process all youd just need a 3 min video on how to use romex w a gng box and outlet plug. if people took the time to look into things they wouldnt have to pay for this is what i was trying to say. same way as when i get a drywall hole i look up how to patch it instead of calling a $300-$400 drywall service. Even though im not a drywaller.

[@jjpaq]

Running the power is iffy, but at least for the HDMI it's a $10-15 job and the same amount of time to buy a jab saw and a couple of brush plates. Can even add a couple of low-voltage rework boxes that hook onto the drywall (no stud needed) for a few bucks more.

[@Dragsport6]

$60 you’re drunk!

[@mandavaler]

Simpler to just cut the holes and feed the wires through lol

[@frackert]

Yep. I hang TVs and other AV stuff at my job and we use these all the time. It's a great option for hiding stuff.

[@taxman4072]

You work for one of those craigslist contractors eh?

[@frackert]

@@taxman4072 hilarious. No, I work for a small business that serves our surrounding communities. Hung hundreds of TVs collectively

[@taxman4072]

@@frackert about how much does your company charge for a standard hang with and with out wire concealment?

[@frackert]

@@taxman4072 $189/hour for labor. A single TV and the rest usually isn't more than that. The rest depends on what exact equipment we're using. The kind of mount, any accessories. We don't charge for small stuff like zipties and tape and what have you, but those wire hiding things, I don't white remember. Probably $50 or something.

[@frackert]

@@taxman4072 oh and, the reason I don't white remember, is just cause my job has changed. We're primarily computer repair for homes and small businesses, but also do AV work like TVs and speaker systems and smart home things. My job has shifted more towards MSP work for businesses

[@micha6887]

Triggered nothing, he just made me look good 🤣$$

[@Macky4941]

Just know that's against code. Obviously no one is going to be coming in your house unless you are selling but it's something to keep in mind.

[@wasteddude]

It's not against code. It's not an extension cord, it's Romex cable. The cable is "in-wall rated" and up to code. Making a hole and just sliding the tv's power cord through would be against code.

[@cslx6678]

That’s literally as much work as just putting a normal functioning outlet in that specific area

[@scallywag1716]

@nick d there’s no electrical work. All that’s being done here and if someone runs wires behind the wall versus in front is literally that….feeding the wires behind the wall. This kit is way overpriced. You can do same thing with $10 or $15 in materials from hardware store. It’s hilarious.

[@christianhernandez7740]

No, it's not nearly as much work.

[@xald1234114]

Does that normal outlets which requires romex and a box, and still doesn't allow you to run HDMI and audio cables really make sense if you think about it from a not rich and snobby AF perspective?

[@ronemtae3468]

I probably wouldn’t have used round boxes but whatever it takes

[@edglue6138]

I'm an electrician, and I love it

[@dildoshwagginsz4428]

I bet if you open up the wall after a week the cables are still somehow tangled up

[@DH-rt3fk]

I can't tell you how many calls I get where they have a pass through like that and the CX needs a new HDMI cable fished through the wall for a no picture issue.

[@Ceoofedging]

Bro wtf , is that a 2 inch wall ?

[@MrChilili]

My drywall is actually 1 inch thick because rich people on the 50s like that

[@FonicsSuck]

@@MrChilili it's really hard with my plaster walls 🤣

[@johnsettembrino4571]

It's against nec code can't run extention cords behind walls.

[@jackies_world]

It's not an extension cord actually

[@irvingg.1437]

You can tell who the electricians are in this thread 😆

[@olliesutton1804]

Been drilling my wall for 3 hours, bits still not coming out

[@milehigh3054]

I'm not an electrician and that has triggered me. Thx. 😆

[@spotonndiyvids6065]

Just leaving a hike is cheaper lol

[@jeffreyruch7660]

Pretty sure its not code compliant to fish an extension type cable on the interior of a wall cavity...

[@yourefuckinnuts]

Pretty sure you don't know what the hell you're talking about

[@luka5201]

mans got obliterated 💀

[@phillyphakename1255]

@@yourefuckinnuts you're fucking nuts. It absolutely isn't code compliant, any licensed electrician knows that. Gotta be Romex, MC, or EMT to run power in the walls, you gotta strap it down, have strain relief, etc, all of which is missing here. Is it gonna burn your house down? Probably not. ...probably... We have codes for a reason. While I don't follow all codes all the time, running extension cords through the walls is not a time to fuck around and find out. Enjoy the insurance company declining to pay out because of illegal wiring.

[@jeffreyruch7660]

@you're fuckin nuts Article 400.12 of the 2020 National Electrical Code...Flexible cords and flexible cables...uses not permitted: #1- As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure....#2-where run through walls, ceilings or floors.......coming from an electrical inspector.....so fuck you!

[@datroofboa7988]

Lol how is your house or living place wired?

[@4WillNoJoke]

He missed a hole on the left , one on the right and on another in the middle !

[@shannon1872]

I feel like two old work boxes and nm cable and duplexes would be cheaper. Looks nice tho

[@Fullrusher]

I was thinking of just using a power strip with a long cord and running it through the wall that way everything can be plugged in behind the TV but only one wire

[@jackies_world]

This exists because running that power cord in the wall is against code. Power cables have to remain outside of the wall and low voltage cables can go inside like speaker cables, and HDMI cables, etc.

[@willkincaid5841]

I've worked the Electrical field for awhile and I say if works and you happy with it go for it. But this wouldn't be idea for like stone fireplaces ans so on. It's really not that much work an extra box or 2 for us when we rough in.

[@blosky5665]

Electrician here.. I've never gone to someone's house and been like, "I can see your TV cord that's terrible". I would save the $60 but if I was being picky it does look better...

[@dallas5374]

NEC 400.12(5) extension cords cannot be installed inside walls.

[@dmills4500]

This kit is not an extension cord. It’s romex basically

[@ryanjg5136]

If the kit is UL Listed it is ok.

[@Productions151]

Motorola XPR3500e? Nice choice.

[@eddiewages7486]

Try doing that to bricks on a fireplace

[@n.gineer8102]

Inside walls only I’m guessing as outside will have insulation (some inside do for noise too) and maybe a moisture barrier. Good freaking luck if you have spray foam. Careful you don’t cut anything else like other electrical or plumbing. This is for experienced DIY I think.

[@clarkkentsuperman5911]

Have you ever heard of a fire block?

[@charlesshepherd2004]

Now thats what Im talkin bout.

[@mrindependent1]

Im an electrician and I approve this message

[@carriecb7670]

Well at least he finally moved out of his parents basement!

[@maple_syrup_boy_1175]

I’m a electrician… if I don’t have to install it…. I ain’t mad

[@diplomaticcommunity4738]

Umm what if the wall is packed with insulation?

[@NC-wf4ki]

They you can’t use it. Duhhh

[@mrreid1960]

Use a fish tape to pull cables threw wall

[@diplomaticcommunity4738]

@@NC-wf4ki Well that’s my point then it’s pretty much a useless thing because most TVs are anchored on outside walls

[@dallas5374]

NEC 400.12(5) extension cords cannot be installed inside walls.

[@diplomaticcommunity4738]

@@dallas5374 yes true, there must be a fire code against that.

[@eudofia]

This will only work with interior walls. If it's an outside wall, the insulation will prevent you from running the wires. Also, it's a fire hazard to run electric cables through insulation without proper conduits.

[@johnknightiii1351]

As a professional home owner. I like this method

[@dinoinsertionify]

Why is this guy on his own home wearing a facemask? Aint buying

[@salg-1980]

What about the fire blocks, that’s those horizontal pieces of wood that are nailed from one stud to another on the middle of the wall.

[@LessThanHandy]

It may also trigger your home insurance carrier not to cover your fire damage due to this gadget....

[@Facts-R-Real]

Used it and love it.

[@braydensinclair9792]

What a waaaaaaaaaaaste of money bahahaha

[@zaggaona]

I did the same thing for like 8 bucks. KZbin an electrician doing it and save 50 bucks

[@amalime71]

My TV is on a swivel can I still use this and it moved easily?

[@jackjohnson1186]

At this point I think a little bit more work to add an actual outlet that doesn’t need to have cables hidden would be better.

[@caliboy2498]

Behind white cable is nothing except good quality 14 gauge extension cable

[@elev8lounge44]

Do the holes have to be one another or can they be off centered by a foot or so ?

[@mateuszizworski7833]

I think you mean "dry wall" as normally wall made with bricks do not have space for cables

[@ryanrasmussen6746]

What about if insulation is in the way

[@jonrob4675]

Interior walls only no use caution with common kitchen or bath walls

[@Bremend]

Just for power right? If he ran data in the same wall cavity...

[@MrChilili]

I’m not an electrician and it’s making me so mad

[@johncuervo3019]

I'm not an electrician and this is stupid

[@edmendoza1736]

Fire blocking at 4ft in CA

[@Penfold8]

What if you have a brace in-between the joists......Now you have to make more holes.

[@TheMrSquib]

Why did I hear "ok so this kid is $59.99"

[@JstKingx]

So if your house doesn't have cheap walls you can't use it

[@fruitieplayys9125]

Good luck with the HDMI cables mate

[@mikec7221]

Nice but try it on an outside wall

[@user-jj5oi3xk1j]

This is just extra steps to adding an outlet and it’s against code to run extension corded through the wall

[@TheFabfab905]

Safe the money Just do two holes.

[@JohnDoe-zr6bk]

Not possible in Germany. We only have solid walls, no dry walls.

[@curtisluckenbaugh5106]

If you can just drop that down your wall. You got screwed on insulation of your house

[@jeffreyruch7660]

No need to insulate a wall if its an interior wall though...

[@phillyphakename1255]

@@jeffreyruch7660 sound insulation has entered the chat.

[@jeffreyruch7660]

Not having sound insulation doesnt mean you got ripped off though, not like thermal insulation missing..right?

[@dallas5374]

NEC 400.12(5) extension cords cannot be installed inside walls.

[@shawn2104]

That’s illegal extension cords cannot be run behind walls. It’s takes the same amount of time to just add a outlet and fish the proper wire in the wall.

[@eddyfightmanzi2502]

Can you this In Appartment?

[@lilnash7]

Well houses in UK arent made out of flour this won't work for me😢

[@tonygraham6722]

I feel it like it would be just as easy to move the outlet and cheaper

[@omarantonetti8417]

ALOT cheaper 😭😭😭

[@Gooselip]

But what about the HDMI cable

[@tonygraham6722]

Didn't think about the HDMI but now seem like dvd are a thing of the past ever thing is cast able we through out 2 boxes of DVDs cuz we don't even have a DVD player anymore

[@Gooselip]

@@tonygraham6722 HDMI for the cable box such as Comcast or FiOS

[@jackjohnson1186]

Could just get 2 old work data and jbox combos. On side would just have fingers (or a ports) so you can poke hdmi and or cat 6 and a outlet on the other side

[@Obamastucks10128]

Where's you insulation

[@scottfletcher1956]

For those not in construction…. Interior walls are not always insulated. Exterior walls are required to be insulated by code. Interior walls are not.

[@tech5298]

Inner wall insulation might hinder this?