Odd question about power cord . . .

[backtothecanvas]

Today i lowered the brackets on my TV mount to get the set to sit about 4 inches lower. This in turn required 4 more inches from its power cord that it didnt have to give based on the way its ran through the wall, etc. So i had to add a small 3 foot extension cord into the power surge protector then plugged the TV into the extension cord. My odd question i guess is, by doing this do i lose any "quality" in the picture or any other facet of the setup? Paranoid thinking possibly but i figured this board and its knowledge could quickly put this worry to rest??? Thank you for your time!!

[Hammie]

Check the owners manual. I think a lot of them say not to use an extension cord.

[DavidAg02]

Originally Posted by backtothecanvas

Today i lowered the brackets on my TV mount to get the set to sit about 4 inches lower. This in turn required 4 more inches from its power cord that it didnt have to give based on the way its ran through the wall, etc. So i had to add a small 3 foot extension cord into the power surge protector then plugged the TV into the extension cord. My odd question i guess is, by doing this do i lose any "quality" in the picture or any other facet of the setup? Paranoid thinking possibly but i figured this board and its knowledge could quickly put this worry to rest??? Thank you for your time!!

The only problem is that you have your power cord running through the wall. That is against fire code in practically every state. While the way you have it set up won't hurt picture quality at all, you'll be much better off redoing it with something like this:

www.powerbridgesolution.com

[Hammie]

Originally Posted by DavidAg02

The only problem is that you have your power cord running through the wall. That is against fire code in practically every state. While the way you have it set up won't hurt picture quality at all, you'll be much better off redoing it with something like this:

www.powerbridgesolution.com

Oh, that is a BIG no-no. I can't believe I missed it. You cannot run a power cord through the wall. Look into alternate solutions. I think the Monoprice one for about $50 is a good solution.

[backtothecanvas]

Originally Posted by louhamilton

Oh, that is a BIG no-no. I can't believe I missed it. You cannot run a power cord through the wall. Look into alternate solutions. I think the Monoprice one for about $50 is a good solution.

i am no electrician obviously, but what is the danger with an insulated power cord running inside of a wall?

[backtothecanvas]

Originally Posted by DavidAg02

The only problem is that you have your power cord running through the wall. That is against fire code in practically every state. While the way you have it set up won't hurt picture quality at all, you'll be much better off redoing it with something like this:

www.powerbridgesolution.com

if i used this gadget id have to have an electrician come in and hard wire that outlet obviously correct?

[Hammie]

The Monoprice solution doesn't require an electrician, just romex wiring. You hardwire the two ends and the lower of the two has a male plug that you run a cable to a power strip or receptacle.

[Zaphod]

Typically the danger is not the the electrical cord it self, but the outer jacket. When fire reaches these cables, or if a short in the cable causes a fire, the jacket is like tinder and quickly spreads the fire along the cable/cord to different areas of the structure. Plus cheap extention cords are not typically rated for high loads and are more susceptible to catch fire due to overheating under heavy loads before the breaker will trip.

[DavidAg02]

Originally Posted by backtothecanvas

if i used this gadget id have to have an electrician come in and hard wire that outlet obviously correct?

It's very easy to install yourself... especially if you already have the power cord running through the wall.

Get one of those kits, and some Romex from Home Depot or Lowes. Secure one end of the Romex to the loose end of your power cord. Then pull the power cord through the wall to fish the romex through. Cut your romex to the correct length, and install a gang box and outlet (included with the kit) at each end of the romex. Strip the romex and secure it to the outlet at each end. Screw the wall plates into the gang box and your done.

[Steve]

I also have my power cord ran inside my wall, even though I know it's technically a no-no. My question is does anyone make one of the solutions like in the links above where there are two outlets behind the TV? I would need a plug for my TV and my Cyron light kit if I was going to go to the trouble of doing this right.

UPDATE: I found it here in case anyone else has the same needs. I guess now I should actually spend the money and get it done right.