Home Theater Forum - Wiring in a Surge Protector

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Wiring in a Surge Protector

Steve P

2007-10-13, 5:25 pm

I've got a flat screen TV I want to mount on the wall. I'd like to plug it
into a surge protector on the floor, but don't want to run wires down from
the TV. How are most folks doing this? I know you're not suppose to run an
extension cord behind the drywall, even if it's an inside wall that's not
insulated.

Suggestions?

Steven B. Singer, M.Ed., LPC

2007-10-16, 5:25 pm

You can have an electrician (or you can do it if you know how to) install an
outlet behind the TV. Hopefully, your set has a little room to get a small
surge protector behind it. If not, maybe the electrician can give you some
guidance on how to have surge protection in the wall for that new outlet.

"Steve P" <Someone@somewhere.com> wrote in message
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> I've got a flat screen TV I want to mount on the wall. I'd like to plug
> it into a surge protector on the floor, but don't want to run wires down
> from the TV. How are most folks doing this? I know you're not suppose to
> run an extension cord behind the drywall, even if it's an inside wall
> that's not insulated.
>
> Suggestions?
>

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