I never knew you are not allowed to hide the TV plug in behind a wall and I was all set to do that until I came across you video. THANKS I will be purchasing a code compliant package. Thanks again one of the best videos I have seen on KZread. I always use KZread to learn how to do simple chores and all weee helpful but hours was perfect. Not too long and not too short and basic descriptions. 👍🏻

Good stuff again, Pete. You make is simple and easy to follow. I actually stopped your video and went on Amazon to order a wire management kit, then re-started it.

@DIYPETE

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome Caleb! Thanks for the support!

Great demo! You make it look very manageable and straightforward. Thanks!

Looks great. I actually did the same thing but just ran a power outlet up high off of the one below and fished the wires up through another box for the hdmi... Very simple project unless people don't like working with electricity, then i suggest your way :) once again, great job.

@DIYPETE

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great work!

Ever notice how every on of these videos have an outlet exactly below the TV and conveniently between the studs? Must be nice...

@christophercrawford2736

3 жыл бұрын

The beauty of using these kits is that an extension cord plugs in at the bottom so the outlet doesn’t have to be in the same stud bay where you want to run all the wires.

@melissataylor8193

2 жыл бұрын

You really can’t hang a tv without finding the stud annnnd why hang a tv where there is no outlet

@theechosenone4471

2 жыл бұрын

@@melissataylor8193 u can get something to counsels those wires or cable along wsll

This is fantastic. I love how you ran the power extension behind the wall. I didn't know that was even possible. Thanks!

@DIYPETE

8 жыл бұрын

+Beto Aguirre Thanks for watching!

Good video. Well explained. Some finer details... The tabs on the electrical boxes are meant to be pushed in, so that they act as a clamp for the romex. The romex should be stripped back 6 - 8 " which makes manipulating the wires onto the outlet and folding them back into the box much easier. Also, when hooking the wires onto the outlet make the end of the wire on the right hand side of the screw ( with the device facing up and the wire coming in from the bottom) so the screw pulls the wire into the connection.

@DIYPETE

8 жыл бұрын

+William Burnett Hi William, thanks so much for the advice, I appreciate it! Very helpful for everyone. Cheers!

Extremely helpful and simple! Thanks!

@DIYPETE

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great kit that looks good. Thanks for the video!

@DIYPETE

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Wow that did seem easy. Great job it looks so clean.

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Very clear and precise instructions! Thank you~

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great quick video! Thanks!

even after six years I am watching this video. Thanks.

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Good info for the DIY home guys and gals

@DIYPETE

9 жыл бұрын

Backyard Woodworking Thanks!

@aaronmccauslin6622

3 жыл бұрын

U

Hi Pete, I always found them ugly but didn’t know you could do this, thanks for the tutorial! I’ve subscribed and hoping to watch your other videos.

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

This was very informative and well narrated video.

@DIYPETE

8 жыл бұрын

+Pam Thomas Thanks Pam!

Was not aware the inlet / outlet kit was available. Nice video, well done.

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great Info! Love Bozeman!

@DIYPETE

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig!

Great video, loved it, subscribed.

Great video Pete...free learning here :)

@DIYPETE

9 жыл бұрын

Luis Arcila Thanks Luis!

Your videos are really good, Pete. I'm subscribing.

@DIYPETE

9 жыл бұрын

Scott Cook Thanks Scott!

@bko2613

3 жыл бұрын

Star wars huh? Is that the one with the young wizard boy?

Thanks, very thorough.

thanks pete, exactly what i needed

@DIYPETE

8 жыл бұрын

Great!

GREAT video Pete!

@DIYPETE

8 жыл бұрын

+pimpshiza Thanks!

thank you, for making this video.

@DIYPETE

8 жыл бұрын

You bet Ronald!

The best video all. Thankyou

@DIYPETE

8 жыл бұрын

+Jose A Jimenez Thanks! Appreciate it

Great video… what would you recommend if the outlets aren’t in a straight line i.e. middle of the wall for the TV and bottom left of the wall for the outlets?

Looks super easy to do but I'm sure I'll mess this up one way or another. haha. wish me luck!

@DIYPETE

7 жыл бұрын

You'll do great! Good luck!

@elizabethchwakanowski5067

2 жыл бұрын

Same for me

@Punk_fluffy

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

Nicely done! Thank you!

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice job! I like the entertainment centre. I hired an electrician to move my power and cable boxes up in behind the TV then we put flat cover plates on the old lower receptacles. Cost me $80 and looks clean with no entertainment unit underneath, we also needed the floor space.

@DIYPETE

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for chiming in! Cheers

@jonnychingas5757

7 жыл бұрын

You hired an electrician for $80 ?? Where is an electrician that cheap?? was he licensed?

@2001eskimo

2 жыл бұрын

They charge more than that to just walk in the door

Wow Montana. Nice. Looks like a cozy house.

Great video! Bravo!

@DIYPETE

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you so much for creating this! I've been trying to figure out to do this for a long time now and this seems to be a method I can handle. Very useful video! 😊

@DIYPETE

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome Bex! Good luck with the project!

looks so good!!!!!!!!

buddy god bless you for all your help.

@DIYPETE

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks !!! Great job!

@DIYPETE

7 жыл бұрын

You bet, thanks for watching!

Nice job! Thanks for sharing

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Excellent tutorial!!!

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rudy!

Pete - great video yet again. Did you build that entertainment center? If so did you film it or do you have plans available?

@DIYPETE

9 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks a ton :) I did build the entertainment center. I decided I needed one and just built it on a limb one Saturday morning. I didn't have the time to draw up plans or do a video but I think I might have to build another one and document it if fellow DIY'ers out there want me to. It is super simple. ( 1 x 12's for the top, 2x4 legs, 1x4 shelves, and 1x3 and 1x2 supports. I wanted to be able to fit a sub, receiver, modem, and cable box. Works pretty perfect plus it covers all the extra wires and outlets behind it! If I don't have plans up by the time you might need them let me know and I could get you some up close project photos or get some dimensions for ya. Cheers - Pete

Great video Pete!

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video! Thank you!

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

good information. thanks.

@DIYPETE

9 жыл бұрын

A K Bharadwaj You bet!

nice work!!

@DIYPETE

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Brilliant!

Wow great video. Thanks for sharing

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

You bet!

SUPERB!!!!!.....Nice and neat work

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

good job.

Awesome. Thanks for this DIY. I need more like this so keep them coming. How about some videos on how to wire a 20 amp outlets from the basement panel to the pantry wall so I can charge my tools. Drills mostly and phones. Our pantry is in a hall between our living room and kitchen. It's an old 1900 built house. Balloon framing with plaster and lathe/lath.

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! I have done a lot of electrical since this video was filmed, but would recommend watching an electricians channel to help with that one. It is pretty easy to run 12-2 wire though if you feel comfortable doing panel work. Do some searching and you'll find some great channels by electricians on the topic. Cheers!

awesome vid! Thanks!

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

I love it. Thanks

@DIYPETE

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Go Big Red... Nice touch with the Cornhusker nesting doll.

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, GBR!

Good job

This...is amazing!! Thank you so much! This was a great tutorial :)

@DIYPETE

8 жыл бұрын

+oktaecyoongworld So glad it was helpful. Cheers!

Well done!

@DIYPETE

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jordan!

very informative. liked it

@DIYPETE

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Good video Pete, just curious if you get a draft from the open holes that the component wires come out of? I think that side should have a faceplate with HDMI and other plugs too.

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I haven't noticed a draft.

Thank You very good video going to try this

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, best of luck!

Great video, Pete! I have a transformer/adapter "brick" on the power cord, with about 4' of cord between it and the tv. Would you somehow mount the adapter on behind the tv or run the low voltage cord in the wall (can't find a longer cord fwiw).

@DIYPETE

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Running the actual power cord behind a wall is not to code, so I don't think you'd want to do that. With the kit you basically install a plugin behind the tv and then run romex wire behind the wall which is to code. Let me know if that helps. Cheers

The kit you used if different then the one in link. do you have link to tha other I cant use the other too small

@DIYPETE

6 жыл бұрын

Hi! For some reason they quit making the exact one I have and came out with the more square version like the link is now too. I'd recommend doing some searching on amazon to try and find one that will fit your space. Best of luck!

Super clean👏👏👏

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great video!

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome video

@DIYPETE

9 жыл бұрын

infantry vet Thanks!

Pretty cool thanks dude

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacob!

👏🏾Oh yeah sweet video 👌🏾

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

What types of wires/cables would I need to run through the wall for a dvd player and also a cable box?

@DIYPETE

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Robby! You'd be running primarily HDMI cables and a Coax cable. Cheers

Hi Pete did you repair the vapour barrier?

I actually think I can do this. Thanks!!!

@DIYPETE

6 жыл бұрын

Go for it Malaika!

@samson7294

6 жыл бұрын

How long are your HDMI Cables? Im having the TV mounted by a Geek Squad very soon and I bought three 12 feet HDMI cables. Your distance from tv to components are identical, and we have the same wall mount.They look long enough but I am afraid that they are too short.

I liked the in wall speakers. Can you recommend speakers along with making a DIY home theater install. Thanks in advance.

@DIYPETE

9 жыл бұрын

Freakzilla Hi! I have an older version of speakers similar to the Polk Audio RC85i 2way in wall speakers. All the wires etc were run when the house was built which made it easy. I'm not sure if I'll be able to get to a DIY home theater install soon but I know there are a lot of great resources out there that could help out. Crutchfield.com has quite a bit of information and reviews on systems as well. Sounds like you have a fun project ahead of you!

Great job

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome video! Installing my kit this weekend. Also, I noticed you have Banana plugs for your speakers. What's the easiest way to run the speaker wires through the wall/ceiling when I have vaulted ceilings (18 ft high)? Thanks!

@DIYPETE

6 жыл бұрын

Cool! As for speaker wires -- I use the fishing tool to run speaker wire typically. or a straight rod ( you can buy them at the hardware store like ) Good luck!

Love it! Thank you!

@DIYPETE

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Does this apply for solid cavity walls as well? I want to hand up a tv on that type of wall. The wall doesn't seem hollow at all

@DIYPETE

8 жыл бұрын

+Harry Lloyd Hi Harry, this is a solution for drywall type walls and others with a hollow space behind.

@jaredsimmons836

8 жыл бұрын

+DIY PETE generally a solid cavity wall does not work for the receptacles with these kits. The cavity between the two walls is anywhere from 20mm to 100mm wide, however the brick or stone itself does not allow the kit to fit correctly. This is where a electrician is needed.

This was helpful. My problem is that my outlet & cable cord is currently set up for the corner of the room, and I want to set up a mounted tv in the middle of a wall. I'll need to find out how to move that as well before doing this project.

@mah6922

5 жыл бұрын

I have a similar issue but my TV is on top of the fireplace so I can't fish the wire vertically, I have to take from the side of the fireplace and the fishing wire gets caught up in the insulation every time.

@jeffstanley4593

5 жыл бұрын

Is there an attic that allows you to access the wall? You can drill down through the top plate on the wall. Use stiff rods to fish the wires, not tape. Go up the wall and out the top plate. Use the fishing rods no matter where you have to access from.

Pete. How abut the flat screen hanged over the fireplace ??

Hi Pete! Great video you have here. Hope to see more.. Subscribed! :)

Love your channel bro. Great work

@DIYPETE

8 жыл бұрын

+MATT22RIO Thanks so much Matt. You are awesome! Thank you for watching the videos.

@MATT22RIO

8 жыл бұрын

+DIY PETE Do you think it would be an issue to change the angle from 60deg on your farm coffee table to something easier and not jig requiring Pete?

@DIYPETE

8 жыл бұрын

+MATT22RIO Well, with the current dimensions, I'd have to think about it. But do you have a circular saw? If you can draw the angle, then simply clamp the wood and use the circular saw to cut it at that angle. Then you won't need a jig. Would that work for you?

@MATT22RIO

8 жыл бұрын

+DIY PETE Great idea. Appreciate it. That will be my third project of yours When I get her done. Cheers

@DIYPETE

8 жыл бұрын

+MATT22RIO Cool, let me know how it goes! Have fun and can't wait to see how it turns out. Have a great weekend Matt!

Awesome vid. What do you recommend if I'm a renter with cinder block walls?

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, with cinder block walls you are a bit limited unfortunately. Most folks will do a cable cover similar to this, and paint it in a color to match the wall. amzn.to/2sGox5r

Awesome thank you

@DIYPETE

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Nice job Pete. I'm puzzled why the the top outlet wires don't attach in the same way as the bottom. What am I missing?

@DIYPETE

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks! To tell you the truth I'm not sure why they decided to do the flat connections on the bottom and the curled up top. They are both super simple to connect though and form a solid connection. Their newer models that are just coming out actually even bypass this step and eliminate having to strip/connect individual wires. (They have a harness at the ends of the Romex which makes the kit even easier to install). But yeah, not sure why they didn't do the top and bottom the same way :)

@datadev1

9 жыл бұрын

DIY PETE Thanks for responding. I think your right. It might been in the process of a design change and the kit had one of both types. The mechanical connection is simple enough but could be intimidating for someone who has never done any wiring. Thanks for sharing.

So what if the extension from the powerpoint feed would fall out? You would have a live cable just laying there? You should of just added a second powerpoint behind the TV.

may i ask if do you have tutorial on how to hide wires similar to that only in concrete wall?

@DIYPETE

7 жыл бұрын

Hi! I do not have a tutorial for concrete walls unfortunately. A lot of folks use the thin profile plastic channels to cover the wires when over concrete, and paint them to match the wall.

Thank you for the video, I can say that you just saved me like $450. Thanks!!

@DIYPETE

8 жыл бұрын

+dpulpillo So glad! That's great, cheers!

Great video. How would you recommend doing this if the wires need to be ran behind the wall at a 45 degree angle instead of strait up and down?

@fearlessreview

4 жыл бұрын

How far we talking about because you can use this same method and use an extension at the bottom running to the plug

Well done 👏

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@PH1M0

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Thanks Pete

@DIYPETE

9 жыл бұрын

Justice ForPinoys You bet!

Good solution. On my install, I was lucky to have a closet behind the wall holding the TV. I ran wires up the wall to a new outlet high inside the closet. Cut a rectangular hole in the wall behind the TV and ran all wires through it, and covered the hole with a GFI outlet cover on both sides. Having the outlet in the closet allowed for power to the DVR/Cable Box and the TV central control box situated on the closet shelf. No wires on the outside. People sometimes wonder why the TV isn't plugged in to the receptacle on the wall below.

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

He cut the vapour barrier and pushed it in? Aren't you worried about that? Is it okay to do that? Someone please explain

How do you do without clunky cabinet or shelf below tv? I did,, but lost use of cable box. I was able to add the smaller DTV box behind tv (1.5 inches deep ). But in end, just stream and use my FireStick Tv and have local antenna behind tv for 55 HD Channels that are free.But, there has to be a way to get cable to tv without cable box directly below the tv. It looks cool to have tv hung on wall and nothing below it for a clean look.

@DIYPETE

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Gene, I've done that before by having the boxes in a cabinet elsewhere in the room. I ran the cables through the ceiling, down the wall, and to the tv. I used an IR repeater kit with a little eyes so that you can point the cable remote box at the eye mounted on the tv and it will talk with the box that is in a cabinet. amzn.to/2rrnaDS - There are other ways to do this, but that is what i did.

Good idea

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Any code compliant suggestions for the proprietary cable for Samsung The Frame TV? This special optical cable carries both power and AV signals from an external box to the TV via the proprietary cable (not rated for in wall). All connections to the tv go through that box (up to 4 hdmi inputs, LAN connection, etc). The smallest connector on the special optical cable is 1 inch wide. I know some people just install the cable in the wall anyway, but I prefer a code compliant installation.

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I don't know of a great solution, but if anyone else does please chime in. I've just run the optical cables through the wall to be honest.

Hey, I bought this kit and getting ready to install in this weekend using your great video as instructions. My question is, does this kit suck a lot of electricity when the tv is NOT turned on, simply because it has to be plugged into an existing out to get power to the out behind the TV? Thanks, love your channel.

@DIYPETE

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Bruce! I haven't noticed a difference in the electricity bill because of it. Good luck with the install!

@JoshuaCollins

7 жыл бұрын

outlets don't draw power. think of this as an extension cord

Mr Pete what is the model number or seal number to your item??? i can not find that item

I dig it Pete! Hey, I also like your entertainment center. Where did you get it?

@DIYPETE

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric! I built the entertainment center and have the plans at www.diypete.com/how-to-make-a-wood-tv-console/ - Cheers!

I really thought this process would be harder. Thanks!! I know know what I'll be doing this weekend.

@DIYPETE

9 жыл бұрын

LaRonStar Good luck and have fun LaRonStar! Let me know how it goes. Cheers!

Very instructive and detailed thank you

Would love to have you do a DIY project with options to hide THE DISPLAY itself, when not in use (e.g., barn-door hung artwork panels, etc)

@DIYPETE

8 жыл бұрын

+netarc1 That's a great idea. The list of projects is rather long at the moment :) But I think it is a great one to add for sure. In the meantime, I do know that Shanty2Chic gals did a barn door style project on their blog --- I just don't know of a video of the exact process. Love the idea. Thanks!

Hi Pete, very well explained. I have a very old house and the space behind the plasterboard is 1,5 inches only. It seems like the boxes you use I much deeper than that. I would have like to fix my TV above my fireplace, any advice on that?

@DIYPETE

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Nanna, yeah the boxes are going to be to big for that space. One idea would be to use a cover and to paint it to match the wall: amzn.to/2eAQdMj

Hey there... great video, but we really like your tv stand. If you don't mind, where did you get that?

@DIYPETE

8 жыл бұрын

+Jason Estrello I made that and you're in for a treat because this week's project video may have a little something to do with that TV Console ;-) Stay tuned! Cheers

Great informative video! I know this wasn't part of the video but to install a TV wall mount do you need to drill it into a stud or will it be able to hold just with drywall?

@oscar4o

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely the stud. Right in center. Dry wall won't hold it.

@bryantcaminero9693

4 жыл бұрын

@@oscar4o thanks man

@oscar4o

4 жыл бұрын

@@bryantcaminero9693 no prob.

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for chiming in Oscarr! Yep, definitely a stud.

Have something similar...works perfect...however I do recommend using all inputs that your TV has so that ur not trying to run new cables after the fact.

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!