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Hidden Cables from TV - Plug socket needed

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Old 01-08-2009, 9:04 AM   #1
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Hidden Cables from TV - Plug socket needed

Hi.

I'm about to mount a new TV on the wall and hide the cables behind.

I need some kind of plug socket which will allow me to wire the TV into the back of it so I don't have a trailing wire exposed.

Something similar to a cooker socket, but obviously not 45A (as they come).

Somebody must manufacture something that fits my need.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks,
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Old 01-08-2009, 9:15 AM   #2
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Re: Hidden Cables from TV - Plug socket needed

You mean a fused spur socket?

Volex 13A Sw DP FCU - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys
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Old 01-08-2009, 9:26 AM   #3
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Re: Hidden Cables from TV - Plug socket needed

Exactly, but with as it's to replace a double flush fitted socket, I need a double version.

With a plug socket on one side ideally.

Something like this:


That's a cooker switch, which comes as a 45A fused socket.

I need something with a 13A fuse...

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Old 01-08-2009, 4:20 PM   #4
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Re: Hidden Cables from TV - Plug socket needed

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Exactly, but with as it's to replace a double flush fitted socket, I need a double version.

With a plug socket on one side ideally.

Something like this:


That's a cooker switch, which comes as a 45A fused socket.

I need something with a 13A fuse...
I personally havent seen a double sized outlet with a fused spur on one side and a 13a socket on the other

However..

you could remove the back box, replace it for one of these;

Appleby Galvanised Steel Dual 35mm - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys

Then fit a single socket to one side and a fused spur to the other side... cut the plug off an IEC power lead, cut it to size then wire that directly into the spur, nice neat and tidy way of doing it.
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Old 01-08-2009, 4:42 PM   #5
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Re: Hidden Cables from TV - Plug socket needed

Finished..Finally.

Got rid of the aerial socket, and made it into a fused switch spur.

Just gotta pollyfill the 2 of holes I had to make to route over the wooden studs.

Looks good otherwise...

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After




Cheers everyone, "thanks" given accordingly.

This shows where the studs are, hence why I needed to make the holes.
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Old 01-08-2009, 5:00 PM   #6
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Re: Hidden Cables from TV - Plug socket needed

Lookin good.

Thanks for the thanks.
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Old 04-08-2009, 9:50 PM   #7
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Re: Hidden Cables from TV - Plug socket needed

How do you know where the studs are? I need to locate mine. Thx.

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Old 05-08-2009, 10:19 AM   #8
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Re: Hidden Cables from TV - Plug socket needed

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How do you know where the studs are? I need to locate mine. Thx.
Used a stud finder.

About a tenner from B&Q
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Old 05-08-2009, 12:43 PM   #9
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Re: Hidden Cables from TV - Plug socket needed

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Hi,

I currently have my PJ plugged into a regular wall socket. Its a bit messy because the projector is right next to the socket & the IEC cable is very long. I was thinking of replacing the regular wall socket with one of these fused spur sockets, cutting the IEC cable to length & wiring it in directly, however I can't see where the IEC cable enters the fused spur socket. Does it need to be wired in via the back box? or can I have it entering thru the front of the fused spur faceplate?

TIA

Johnny
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Old 05-08-2009, 1:11 PM   #10
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Re: Hidden Cables from TV - Plug socket needed

The FCU will have a removable bit of plastic for a flex to go into. It will enter the FCU at the bottom.

Don't buy Volex rubbish, buy MK or Ashley.
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