Add a power outlet behind your TV
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Up to code, installations by a Journeyman Electrician
Adding an outlet on finished wall
TV outlet installation by a Journeyman electrician
By hiring a journeyman electrician to install your power outlet, you can rest assured that the work will be done correctly and to the highest standards.
No more messy wires and cables hanging down of your TV
Options available
Standard wall socket
Decora electric receptacle
Recessed duplex receptacle
Recessed media box
How tamper resistant outlets work
Tamper-resistant receptacles feature a shutter mechanisms that are spring-loaded to block the slots of the receptacles, thus preventing the insertion of foreign objects, such as fingers, paper clips, toys and keys.
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Cable - wire types
Armored cable (AC)
Metal studs
Also called metallic sheathed cable, armored cable (AC), or BX cable.
Mostly used in commercial, high rise buildings and some residential situations when cable is exposed, e.g., furnace, electrical panel outlet, inside cabinets.
Non metallic dry cable (NMD90)
Wooden studs
NMD90 stands for non-metallic, dry location, 90 degree Celsius rated, also called Romex.
Commonly used in residential and multifamily buildings with wooden studs.
Up to code
Add a power outlet behind your TV
 Power outlet -120 Volts AC
Do you know ?
It's against Electrical code to run power cords inside walls !
"Flexible cord and cord sets shall not be used as substitute for the fixed wiring of structures and shall not be (ii) run through holes in walls, ceilings or floors"
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Electrician vs. DIY installation / handyman
Knowledge and expertise to handle electrical work
If you want to add a new electrical outlet is better to hire an electrician, because they are trained to handle electrical work safely, ensure code compliance and can provide quality workmanship protecting you from liabilities.