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PowerBridge is engineered to be a simple DIY product for those who have never or are afraid to touch anything electrical. If you have basic DIY skills and basic tools, you should not have any problems installing a PowerBridge Solution Kit. PowerBridge, easy and safe to install, no direct wiring connection to the electrical panel or circuit or directly hardwired from the back of another existing outlet. You will never be in contact with "live" electricity at any time during the installation. Easy to follow installation instructions with pictures. Wall cut-out template for the in-wall junction boxes come with each kit. We've made it easy with color-coded wiring connections and labeled everything to assist for a safe and successful installation.
We recommended professional installation if you are not comfortable cutting holes and running wiring within the walls. Check with local building jurisdiction officials regarding possible unique requirements for running building electrical wire within a wall/ceiling in your specific area.
Not with standard 120v wiring, as used with a PowerBridge. We have not seen or heard of any documentation showing interference issues with 120v and AV wiring. Today, most audio video cables of better quality are "shielded", with a foil shield around the wires within the PVC jacket, designed to minimize EMI type interference. HDMI, Component, Composite, S-Video and audio cables have not been found suspect with visible or audible electrical interference when running in close proximity of 120v power wires. Some speaker wire, cat5/6 wires or "cheap-low-end" AV cables may not have shielding and could receive some EMI type interference. Note: Low-voltage (AV wiring) should not pass through the same openings/holes or point-of-entry through framing or junction boxes unless separated by an approved device. The PowerBridge Total Solution has separate junction and pass-through for power and low-voltage.
Up to 75' Most flat panel installations, the TV is mounted above the AV source equipment/stand. PowerBridge kits include a 6-foot length of gauge 14/2 NM-type, ROMEX® brand, in-wall rated power-wire.
Installations above a fireplace or locating the AV equipment in a remote location requires a longer distance than 6' to route the in-wall power-wire extension. PowerBridge recommends using the proper gauge of wire for long runs. Gauge 14/2 building wire is suited for runs less than 40', while 12/2 wire is suited for runs 40-75'. In-wall rated wire, ROMEX, NM-type and MC-type, available in all Home Depot, Lowes, ACE and most any hardware store. Purchased by the foot or bulk from 25' to 75' boxes, reasonably inexpensive.
How far can the PowerIN be installed from the existing power outlet? The PowerIN wall plate is installed in the general location of the AV equipment, where an existing power outlet exists within 5-6 feet. PowerBridge kits include a 6-foot length heavy-duty power-connect cord to plug into the existing power outlet or surge protector then plugged directly into the PowerIN wall plate.
Can I use a longer power-connect cord than the supplied 6' cord? Yes, not to exceed 15' length and do not connect 2 extensions cords together. Specification of the proper cord, 3-wire grounded, 14 or 16 gauge UL-Listed/CSA type.
ROMEX is a well known brand name of electrical building wire type non-metallic (NM-type) NM-type is the most common electrical wire used for Code compliancy throughout the US and Canada. PowerBridge kits purchased online from Authorized Retailers include a 6-foot length of gauge 14/2 NM-type (ROMEX brand) in-wall rated power-wire. Longer lengths up to 75' of wire can be used. Note: Certain areas of the US, such as, NYC and Chicago, may require different types of electrical building wire. Metal-clad (MC-type) armored-clad (AC-type) or conduit run wire, all three are used with metal junction boxes, and purchased separately. Click here to view PowerBridge Metal Solution Add-On Kit.
Amp rating and gauge of wire. PowerBridge is rated as a 15-amp device. The recommended gauge wire to connect the PowerIN to the PowerOUT wall plates is 14/2 type for less than 40' and 12/2 up to 75'. 12/2 can be used for less that 40' connections, however not required or offer any enhancement.
The existing building electrical wiring is 12/2 gauge and the outlet is on a 20-amp circuit. Many newer homes today are wired with 20-amp circuit breakers and wired with 12/2 gauge wire. PowerBridge is not wired directly to the premise circuit wiring, it is not necessary to use 12/2 wire, as it is not part of the 20-amp connection. PowerBridge only plugs into the existing power receptacle to be energized. The existing outlet receptacle which you plug the PowerBridge PowerConnect cord to the PowerIN, can be either a 15-amp or 20 amp circuit.
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