There's a space between my hearth and the wall that I can run coax cable through to a TV but it is too tight to get an extension cord through to that TV. It is only about 1/2 inch wide; the hearth was originally designed to be freestanding, but has been screwed to the wall to improve its stability.
I'm thinking of cutting a standard extension cord and re-splicing it on the other side. But of course this rubs me the wrong way.
What other options do I have that are safe? Maybe there's a low-profile type of extension cord that is designed for this kind of thing?
Best Answer
There are many reasons to not use extension cord or plug strips for certain applications. But setting those aside and assuming you understand the ins and outs of proper extension cord applications....there is a sane way to deal with the situation of the "tight spot".
Assuming you purchase a reasonably decent extension cord such as:
Do not cut and try to splice back together the cord itself. Instead cut off the end of the cord right at the plug...
Now feed the cord through the "tight spot". Then provide a new end for the cable by attaching an appropriate replacement plug assembly.