My Basement Renovation » pro power kit http://mybasementrenovation.com Low Ceiling Basement Renovation - Media Room & Kids Play Room Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:29:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Using a Power Bridge http://mybasementrenovation.com/2009/06/01/using-a-power-bridge/ http://mybasementrenovation.com/2009/06/01/using-a-power-bridge/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:29:08 +0000 admin http://mybasementrenovation.com/?p=244 When using a centralized power conditioner in an AV rack you need get the power from remote equipment like the screen, projector, subwoofer, back to the rack.  A power bridge does this by essentially running a code-friendly extention cable through your walls/ceiling.  I picked up a couple Power Pro Kits at monoprice for about 50 bucks a peice.  They are pretty simple to install.  Two faceplates at either end, and they connect to a standard single gang box.  They have clamps, similar to the speakercraft speakers, that grip the drywall as you tighten the screws.  Included is a heavy duty about 3-foot power cable that you attach to the end of the run via the “male” connection in that box.  The two boxes are joined via romex (not supplied).

 

Shown below is the sub and the termination point for the sub and the TV.  The same box is behind the screen.

 

Pro Power Kit/Power Bridge: As I took this photo I realized I had the sub plugged into the standard outlet - this was just a mistake and obviously defeats teh purpose of the powerbridge!

Pro Power Kit/Power Bridge: As I took this photo I realized I had the sub plugged into the standard outlet - this was just a mistake and obviously defeats the purpose of the powerbridge!

 

 

Power Bridge at Sub

Power Bridge at Sub

 

 

power bridge behind rack - TV & Sub.

power bridge behind rack - TV & Sub.

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