Extending power to wall without outlet

11 years ago

I moved into a new apartment recently, and one of the things that bothers me is that the power outlets are all on one side of the room and somewhat clusered together. In the bottom right of the picture below, you can see the outlet that powers both the computer and the light using two power strips.

I'd like to expand the reach of the outlets but I don't want to daisy chain electrical cables. I know that I can use cable molding (http://www.amazon.com/Wiremold-CMK50-Cord-Mate-Kit/dp/B0015EDVVU/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1435072513&sr=1-7&keywords=power+cable+cover) to cover cables up and make the lines nice and slick, but I'm having trouble finding subtle, low profile cables to do so.

In the image below, I've added two places where i'd like to use plug-in lighting as yellow circles (i'd like to avoid landlord requests to install anything), so there would ideally be an end-point to the cable between them. The green is where I would like to run the power covered up.

Are there any recommendations for low-profile cables that can run that long on the outside of a wall in this capacity for about 17ft of cable?

Help appreciated.

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Vith

11 years ago

So your trying to mount extension cord inside cable molding so it isnt permanent and you can get an overhead light. FYI all the electricians here will fry you for thinking of this plan. Extension cords are not meant for lights. Also, hanging the light relying on the plug in to hold it up is a sure way to get arcing and fire. That is if you can find lights thats plug into an outlet. I would recommend asking landlord and saying you will pay for it for an electrician to come in and install a proper light in the room. Its too bad it wasnt done in the first place, looks like the room was redone recently.

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Original Author
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Yes the room was redone recently. Although I wasn't planning on holding the light up with the extension coord - but mounting it on the wall and plugging it in to an outlet on the wall. Thanks for the input, I guess i'll check with the landlord!
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kudzu9
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Also be aware that, as a non-owner, you are generally not permitted to do electrical work in your apartment, and doing so could expose you to liability.
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Original Author
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I'd be more worried about electrocuting myself if I were to attempt any real electrical work as upposed to mounting an extension somewhere. It's good to know the risks (legal and safety)
kudzu9
11 years ago
Alex-
I just wanted to be sure. When you started talking about "cables," that suggested to me that you were considering electrical work.
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Apprentice @ ken miller electrical contractors
11 years ago
You can run thhn number 12 inside 500 wire mold. The wire mold has clips that mount to the wall with anchors. As long as everything is mounted securely and all wires are tied in correctly your good to go
Ron Natalie
11 years ago
Again, if this is not a single family home YOU OWN it's 100% illegal for you to mucking with the wiring in most places.
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Apprentice @ ken miller electrical contractors
11 years ago
Well I was saying he can ask the landlord for an electrician to do it that way