Ahhhhh... Very smart to leave a pulling rope in the wall. Would have never thought to do that. Thank you for that awesome tip. You never know what tomorrow will bring.
Thank you for explaining everything. As the basic DIYer who is deathly afraid of anything electrical, I can honestly say now “I get it!”😂. Plus ya did it in bare feet… So now I gotta step up my game. 👍
We have openings in the wall at our apartment to hide TV cables but had a hard time pulling the actual cables through, so just gave up. Thanks for the advice on the fish tape!
Thanks Glenn, this is great. But my electrician told me its illegal to do it that way in USA, snugging wires behind the wall can cause sparks and fires. He just installed an outlet right behind the TV.
In rhe UK, you can run 1 x power, 1 x coaxial, and 1 x hdmi. Use rhe hdmi with a switcher block hidden in rhe cabinet (seperate remote to switch hdmi, but can get auto switching, check for eg 4k spec)
Clueless in all of this what is and why do I need “Romex” wires? You work very quickly!😅 Is this to create a plug at the top to power Tv instead of running it back down? Is this a kit? What would I order if it’s a kit. Thanks for educating a newbie!
@@GlennFrazeeYT I found out that in Florida you are not supposed to run power cables through the wall so I am having a outlet installed behind my monitor lol
My wife saw alot about running a flex pipe behind the wall to protect cables from mice and what-not. I work for a cable company and run cables all the time but have never used a pipe but what are you're thoughts? Seems like it would damage the drywall to fit one in there
If you have access and feel like it, conduit is nice for when you inevitably have to run new cable. It's hard to install once the drywall is in. Knock on wood, we don't have issues with mice.
I know this was a year ago but do the pipe it is way easier to run cables mine hav been behind my setup for atleast 4 yrs and the only drywall damage I have is where I messed up the cut
If I go your route and want to put flex tube in is there a recommendation on that or because the power is in wall safe, it would presumably be safe to pass through the flex tubing as well?
I don't have experience putting power conductors in flex tube. However, it's usually not a good idea to run power and A/V cable together due to interference
Ok so I did this a few years ago and ran 2 HDMI cables thru. I came across a fire block and overcame this by cutting out a section of drywall at the otherwise of the wall and drilling a hole in the fireblock. The cables went thru no probs. Problem is I have since tiled the wall at the other side and I now want to run a 3rd HDMI to the TV from my new soundbar. Any suggestions???
Great video and a very thoughtful idea, well appreciated too. However, the difference in length between your tv and the cabinet underneath the tv isn't that much at all. A single short white colour cable management sleeve would had better visibly hidden away all cables rather than cutting through wall at both ends.
I know this may be a stupid question, how do you know you have drywall over insulation then cinder block wall? Are all homes like that? How do you know know how deep to saw the wall without damaging the insulation?
Question why can’t you pull the power socket and tap into the rear of it same with TV antenna so there is no cords coming out of the wall at all.. this look bad and also is a problem will toddlers…
I don't follow your question. Also, this was covered up by an entertainment center later, so no issue with toddlers. Also, I fail to see how hiding wires in the wall is worse than having them exposed.
@@GlennFrazeeYT it’s simple why can’t you tap into the power source in the wall and have it completely hidden … this is why after watching this I am hiring a real electrician to install mine…
At that point you're just wiring in a new outlet. That's not necessarily a big deal depending on your skill level, but what I'm presenting is more DIY-friendly.
what about the mould? what's up with the air leaks past vapour barrier? ever seen nail holes in that in Canada? black circles size of tennis balls in a few years. and rot.
No vapor barrier on this wall (or the rest of the house, in general) and it's been that way for 45 years. This isn't the largest air leak in the house, nor the largest one ever in a house, so not an issue.
Not so easy if you have a brick wall not dry wall. That would require chipping away at the plaster and some of the brick to route cables then re-plaster afterwards or use some cable trunking(which would be easier as removing plaster and re-plastering is a messy job and pain in the neck. Dust gets everywhere even if you are careful as I found out after removing a dado rail and re-plastering the wall afterwards.
Thinking the same thing, you can always cut a section out and put in a pipe though just thick enough to allow cables to go through, seal it paint it and it could work. Anyway im going to try it. Let you know how it goes. My house is made of concrete block.
Dont understand how this is safer than just running the tv power cord directly into the wall. There is still live power going between those 2 outlets wheter its romex or a power cord. Any good quality power cord isnt just going to spontaneously catch on fire and tvs dont draw so much power that heat is an issue.
Romex is coated in a fire retardant jacket. More importantly, there are reams of testing data on use and safety of (and correspondingly, insurance companies' acceptance of) Romex installed within walls, and potentially none on appliance cords. As always, you do what you want in your own home. Following the electrical code is usually your safest bet.
What a rediculous set up with extension cords. Why not use romex and add a real outlet behind the tv? A lot cheaper than the cable management power bridge used in this video too.
Ahhhhh... Very smart to leave a pulling rope in the wall. Would have never thought to do that. Thank you for that awesome tip. You never know what tomorrow will bring.
Glad it was helpful.
Thank you for explaining everything. As the basic DIYer who is deathly afraid of anything electrical, I can honestly say now “I get it!”😂. Plus ya did it in bare feet… So now I gotta step up my game. 👍
Glad to help
That box system is worth its weight. Makes a truly professional looking system and it greatly the complexity from a video I watched on another post.
Sure does. Thanks Lee!
We have openings in the wall at our apartment to hide TV cables but had a hard time pulling the actual cables through, so just gave up. Thanks for the advice on the fish tape!
Glad it was helpful
Thank you for doing this video! This is exactly what I was looking for!
Glad it was helpful!
Reallt nice work, but should have route directly to power in outlet below, so you dont have to jump between outlets with a plug.
Thanks Glenn, this is great. But my electrician told me its illegal to do it that way in USA, snugging wires behind the wall can cause sparks and fires. He just installed an outlet right behind the TV.
Depends on that boxes ratings
If it's rated as a jb in your country should.ne fine. Lots of media boxes
What is the name of the kit that you are using to do? The hide the wires
In rhe UK, you can run 1 x power, 1 x coaxial, and 1 x hdmi. Use rhe hdmi with a switcher block hidden in rhe cabinet (seperate remote to switch hdmi, but can get auto switching, check for eg 4k spec)
UK also runs power at 230V compared to 120V in America, so I'm sure there are other differences
Neat job! 👍😊
Thank you!
GREAT VIDEO...Many thanks
You're welcome, Carl!
Fantastic video, I never knew they made things like this for power/cable management. Super helpful, you betcha!
Thanks Chris!
Clueless in all of this what is and why do I need “Romex” wires? You work very quickly!😅 Is this to create a plug at the top to power Tv instead of running it back down? Is this a kit? What would I order if it’s a kit. Thanks for educating a newbie!
The whole point is to run the wires and cables hidden in the walls. See the link in the description for the kit.
i want to see how to insert that clamp that holds to the wall. I got a new clamp as mine broke. s there a video showing that?
I don't have one. The clamps should rotate once you start screwing them in and allow you to clamp the box to the wall.
Nice job can this work with conctryeq
Not unless the block is hollow and you feel like doing a lot of chipping.
What is that wire you use to tie all cables?????????
Great video! Much appreciated!
Thanks!
Thank you!
Germany concrete and bricks wall - try this :-)
Yep, not so easy with a concrete wall, haha
Do I need to be a certified electrician to be able to do this?
Love the video and the product but sadly I have to many transformers attached to my power cables for this to work
Transformers on your power cables?
@@GlennFrazeeYT yeah the big box that breaks the cable into two parts
@@GlennFrazeeYT I found out that in Florida you are not supposed to run power cables through the wall so I am having a outlet installed behind my monitor lol
Nice job
Thanks!
why would you not drop the cables from the top vs pulling them from the bottom?
You can do either
Where can I buy this from? Do you have a link or model number? Thank you.
See the link in the description.
What if it’s a tv, sound bar and wall mount electric fireplace-is that kit enough for all three?
You'd have to use a splitter for one of the plugs
Great video
Thanks!
My wife saw alot about running a flex pipe behind the wall to protect cables from mice and what-not. I work for a cable company and run cables all the time but have never used a pipe but what are you're thoughts? Seems like it would damage the drywall to fit one in there
If you have access and feel like it, conduit is nice for when you inevitably have to run new cable. It's hard to install once the drywall is in. Knock on wood, we don't have issues with mice.
I know this was a year ago but do the pipe it is way easier to run cables mine hav been behind my setup for atleast 4 yrs and the only drywall damage I have is where I messed up the cut
If I go your route and want to put flex tube in is there a recommendation on that or because the power is in wall safe, it would presumably be safe to pass through the flex tubing as well?
I don't have experience putting power conductors in flex tube. However, it's usually not a good idea to run power and A/V cable together due to interference
@@GlennFrazeeYT makes sense, once we get in the house and I can get to work I'll separate them. Thanks!
Will this method be a problem if the wall is insulated?
Insulation makes it a bit trickier, but doable. This wall was insulated.
Which kit did you use? Thanks for the vid.
See the links in the description.
Question out of ignorance. Why not just zip tie the cables up top and plug them in instead of running them with the Romex
Not sure what you're asking here
The electrical code says you cannot run regular appliance cables through walls,
How do those cords connected all the way down to my PlayStation hdmi cord
You run an HDMI cable through the wall. It plugs in to the PlayStation at one end and the TV at the other.
How come I always get the jobs with fire blocking???
Must be working on newer homes
I live in Lacey, WA do you have any suggestions on how I can hire someone to do it for me if you are too busy.
A local handyman should be able to take care of you
Ok so I did this a few years ago and ran 2 HDMI cables thru. I came across a fire block and overcame this by cutting out a section of drywall at the otherwise of the wall and drilling a hole in the fireblock. The cables went thru no probs. Problem is I have since tiled the wall at the other side and I now want to run a 3rd HDMI to the TV from my new soundbar. Any suggestions???
You might try a flexible auger bit like one of these: amzn.to/3eeQKpD
Hmmm, mount the tv on the wall and put the tv stand underneath it, kind of defeats the object?
How, exactly? Where do you expect the cable box and video game systems to live?
Are you the author of "Design and Analysis of Timber Lamella Segmental Arches"?
Yep, that's me!
I can't see the built in TV unit video. Also I can't find a solution like this in the UK which is a shame.
Upon doing some research its perfectly acceptable to run power cables behind walls in the UK.
👍
Nice
Thanks Johnny!
That’s smart!!!!!
Thanks!
So you used the power bridge system and used your own Rome NM?
The Romex came with it.
Great video and a very thoughtful idea, well appreciated too. However, the difference in length between your tv and the cabinet underneath the tv isn't that much at all. A single short white colour cable management sleeve would had better visibly hidden away all cables rather than cutting through wall at both ends.
@rov d, you do you
Any reason to add extra weatherproofing or the like since it is an outside wall?
No, the sheathing on the outside of the wall should be sufficient.
@@GlennFrazeeYT wrong
@@teslacube Do explain.
Put the wires through a closed tube in the wall
Works great till u run into the brace holding the studs straight
What if the outlet is 2m horizontal away
Then you have you work cut out for you.
Any suggestions on if this is possible with a brick exterior wall?
Only if you have a stud wall on the inside.
Did you manage any of the cable behind the stand at a later point?!
It's all hidden inside the entertainment stand
🤩👍 but that's too much work for me!!!
Nah, doesn't even take a half hour!
Excellent work. Thank you
Thanks David!
@@GlennFrazeeYT you're welcome. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours
Anyone ever try installing this on plaster walls? Any issues / difference?
The hardest part would be cutting cleanly through the plaster. After that it's pretty much the same
I know this may be a stupid question, how do you know you have drywall over insulation then cinder block wall? Are all homes like that? How do you know know how deep to saw the wall without damaging the insulation?
Drywall is usually 1/2" thick. Exterior walls normally have insulation unless your house was built before, say, 1940.
Knock on the wall. If it sounds hollow it is drywall.
Where did you get the tv mount with the speaker mount too?
I have another video covering that: th-cam.com/video/LHEKYKAnZWA/w-d-xo.html
See the links in the description.
What exactly are the products you installed? Where can I find them?
See the links in the description.
Can I do this with Xbox wires too or no?
You could, but you'd have to check if the wires are rated for in-wall use.
Damn he's fast
Yessir
ok
👍
Cool, now show us how todo it for an outside wall full of insulation lol
I did. This wall has fiberglass batts
Straight violation of the nec lol 😅
How's that?
Question why can’t you pull the power socket and tap into the rear of it same with TV antenna so there is no cords coming out of the wall at all.. this look bad and also is a problem will toddlers…
I don't follow your question. Also, this was covered up by an entertainment center later, so no issue with toddlers. Also, I fail to see how hiding wires in the wall is worse than having them exposed.
@@GlennFrazeeYT it’s simple why can’t you tap into the power source in the wall and have it completely hidden … this is why after watching this I am hiring a real electrician to install mine…
At that point you're just wiring in a new outlet. That's not necessarily a big deal depending on your skill level, but what I'm presenting is more DIY-friendly.
what about the mould? what's up with the air leaks past vapour barrier? ever seen nail holes in that in Canada? black circles size of tennis balls in a few years. and rot.
No vapor barrier on this wall (or the rest of the house, in general) and it's been that way for 45 years. This isn't the largest air leak in the house, nor the largest one ever in a house, so not an issue.
Go Badgers
🙌
Excellent tutorial. What are the length of the HDMI cables that you used?
I think 8ft
@@GlennFrazeeYTThank you.
I live in an apt and I can’t cut holds in the walls. Is there an easier, yet cheaper alternative to conceal cords?
Something like this might work: amzn.to/3rQzETo
@@GlennFrazeeYT thanks
@@GlennFrazeeYT Awesome! I'm too lazy to buy a punch saw and cut out holes. Thanks!
Is it bad if I cut through the insulation paper or if some pink insulation comes out? The interior wall I'm installing in shares to the outside.
The paper could be part of the vapor barrier, though if you don't have plastic film probably not. A little bit of insulation coming out is fine.
Are most tv power cords at least CL2? I have a Vizio.
The power cord should not be run through the wall. The HDMI cables need to be CL2 or greater.
You forgot the bit where you check the wall for electrical wiring.
Did I?
Where’s the power coming from?
See starting at about 6:05
Isso ficou simples demais pode melhorar
ótima história, irmão
Who would I pay to come out and do this? Lol I would love to do this myself but I’m not comfortable dealing with wiring.
A handyman should be able to take care of it, or an electrician.
My wall was filled with cotton or something. I count get it through :(
Probably insulation. You may be able to slide it up against the drywall.
You made it look so complicated
You think so?
Good. But wouldn't it have been simpler to just mount the TV on the table underneath))
You seem to be missing the point
DAMN you saw fast.
I try 👍
Not so easy if you have a brick wall not dry wall. That would require chipping away at the plaster and some of the brick to route cables then re-plaster afterwards or use some cable trunking(which would be easier as removing plaster and re-plastering is a messy job and pain in the neck. Dust gets everywhere even if you are careful as I found out after removing a dado rail and re-plastering the wall afterwards.
Indeed
This very nice until you realise you have a concrete wall..
Yep, that makes things more difficult
What did you do?
Dynamite usually works.
Use cable covers with the same colour as the concrete wall.
Thinking the same thing, you can always cut a section out and put in a pipe though just thick enough to allow cables to go through, seal it paint it and it could work. Anyway im going to try it. Let you know how it goes. My house is made of concrete block.
Most walls in Africa are concrete it's therefore hard to do this in my wall
Works Only in cheap Paperhouses
Sure
If u live in rental condo this is not aloud 😢
Nope, sure isn't
En pladur, anda, hazlo en muro de ladrillo
Yep, not so easy if your walls are brick.
I'm just here for the eye candy...
☺️
Could have sworn it was against code to put wires from devices in the wall
Nope. They're rated for in-wall use.
Code and real life are two different things. So many codes are BS.
Maybe just put sockets behind tv
Doesn't do anything for the A/V cables.
Dont understand how this is safer than just running the tv power cord directly into the wall. There is still live power going between those 2 outlets wheter its romex or a power cord. Any good quality power cord isnt just going to spontaneously catch on fire and tvs dont draw so much power that heat is an issue.
Romex is coated in a fire retardant jacket. More importantly, there are reams of testing data on use and safety of (and correspondingly, insurance companies' acceptance of) Romex installed within walls, and potentially none on appliance cords.
As always, you do what you want in your own home. Following the electrical code is usually your safest bet.
uk have proper brick walls
Sounds like a pain.
I wasn't aware that UK was plural. lol "Proper" is relative.
I am solid brick like many other people so can’t be done
Damn, that's unfortunate.
Do you have cardboard walls ? 😅
70s crappy drywall
You still have a thousand wires at the end on the ground it shows going up the wall ….
I covered that with a built-in th-cam.com/video/4_sP2uoNMwo/w-d-xo.html
That kit looks like a real pain
Nah, pretty simple to install.
All that, for a corner TV 😂😂😂
Yep
What a rediculous set up with extension cords. Why not use romex and add a real outlet behind the tv? A lot cheaper than the cable management power bridge used in this video too.
lol you hid wires for more wires to be visible below lol
The wires are hidden in the entertainment center. Can't see anything when I'm watching TV.
After all the work that takes, I'll just let the wires hang. I'm not watching wires, I'm watching TV....
🤣
my walls arent made of cardboard lol
Nor are mine.
@@GlennFrazeeYT lol
Stop bragging. lol
You are clueless. Look up the word gypsum, and are trees cardboard?
And still hangin the tv way to high😂😂😂😂😂 What is it with americans and hanging up their tv in a high place??
The top of the TV is no higher than my chest. What are you talking about?
unfortunately in Europe we have actual houses with actual walls, not cardboard