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Do I need an outlet for a fire appliance?
Most times when you tell an electrician you need an outlet for a fire appliance insert they plan on floating it under the appliance or securing it to the fireplace floor in a raised surface box. Most people don't have access to the back like you do so the outlet needs to be easily accessible under the stove or when the stove is pulled out.
Where do you put the outlet on a wood burning stove?
Just place the outlet near the back, with the block off you'll never see it or the butt end of the stove. Most times when you tell an electrician you need an outlet for a fire appliance insert they plan on floating it under the appliance or securing it to the fireplace floor in a raised surface box.
What do I need above a gas fireplace?
Essentially, there is an existing power outlet on either side of the fireplace and a cable outlet on the far right side of the fireplace. I'm intending to put my non-TV media equipment on the right side of the wall and the television above the fireplace. This means I need two things above the fireplace: power and HDMI.
How do you wire an electrical outlet above a fireplace?
First, there was a wire behind the fireplace that went to two separate outlets next to the fireplace – one on the left and one on the right. I took this wire and cut it in half and added a wire for the outlet above the fireplace. I used wire caps to connect all the wires and wrapped it with electrical tape.
How far away is the outlet from the fire place?
Where are the outlets for a corner fireplace mantle wired?
Where is the fireplace in a living room?
Can I run wires to the attic?
Is a plug always the problem?
How close can an outlet be to a fireplace?
The General Rule of Thumb for Outlet Spacing This means that you need an outlet within 6′ of a doorway or fireplace. A long wall, however, may have up to 12′ between outlets.
Can you put an outlet on a fireplace?
Install a Power Outlet All electric fireplace inserts plug into standard household power outlets. If you want to keep the area around your fireplace free of hanging cords, you will need to install an outlet inside of your existing fireplace.
Is it safe to put a TV above a fireplace?
The short answer is – yes. However, to ensure your television isn't damaged from the heat, care must be taken to ensure heat generated by the fireplace is redirected away from television. There are several ways to do this, such as installing a proper mantel and building an alcove for the television.
How much does it cost to add an outlet to a fireplace?
The cost to install a replacement outlet typically ranges from $65-$125.
What kind of outlet do I need for an electric fireplace?
120-volt plugsMost electric fireplaces have 120-volt plugs that are grounded for protection. So they only need a 120-volt outlet to operate. But this outlet must be on a dedicated circuit breaker or fuse. These power requirements match the power outlets of most homes.
Where do you put cable box when TV is above fireplace?
On the MantleYour cable box needs to be static. Placing it on the fireplace mantle is a good option, provided it is wide enough. ... The cable management is a bit tricky. Running cables into another room can work if there is not enough space. ... Mantles can also get cluttered up very easily.
Is mounting a TV above a fireplace too high?
The myth here is that putting the TV above the fireplace puts the viewing angle above eye level. This requires the viewer to crane his or her neck to see the television, which can result in all kinds of health problems. According to the Prairie Spine Institute, “If the TV is…mounted too high, people tend to look up.
How high should a 55 inch TV be mounted above a fireplace?
Another popular question people have when they purchase a TV mount is how high should a TV be mount above their fireplace? The rule of thumb is, if your mantel is less than four feet from the floor, you should mount your TV about 12 inches above it. This rule applies to a fireplace without a mantel as well.
Are there Studs above a fireplace?
In most cases, you'll find wall studs on the wall above your fireplace. Use a high-quality stud finder to search for the studs before you secure the mount. Using wall studs will result in a more secure mount.
Does electric fireplace increase home value?
While an electric fireplace may not increase the value of a property in the same way a gas fireplace can, a budget-conscious consumer can create a beautiful setting with a premium electric fireplace unit. This, in turn, can create a more desirable living space.
Do electric fireplaces use a lot of electricity?
Do Electric Fireplaces Use a Lot of Electricity? Electric fireplaces use approximately the same amount of electricity as the average space heater. Since most fireplaces operate on a standard household outlet, they use 120 volts to power the internal heater and draw about 1,500 watts at 12.5 amps.
How much does it cost to install a 220 outlet?
Installing a 220/240-Volt Outlet Average costs for a journeyman electrician to install a 220/240-volt outlet is about $300.
Do you need a special outlet for electric fireplace?
Most electric fireplaces are ready to use right out of the box; they simply need a standard 3-prong grounded 120-volt outlet with power. If you are hard-wiring a built-in electric fireplace, we recommend using a certified electrician. No permits are needed for either installation.
Why is there an outlet in my fireplace?
Fireplace plugs are designed to solve the problem of energy loss through chimneys. They prevent air from entering or escaping through the chimney by blocking the opening above the firebox and below the damper when the fireplace isn't in use. A fireplace plug can be temporary or permanent.
Why is there an electrical outlet in my gas fireplace?
What is this? Many more modern types of gas fireplaces (compared to ours) will require plugging into the house electrics when the fireplace is installed. This means that these newer types of gas fireplace use an electrical supply to provide the spark every time the fireplace is lit.
Can a TV and electric fireplace be plugged into the same outlet?
A TV can be placed above an electric fireplace on the same wall as long as the TV doesn't block the outlet to the heater on the electric fireplace, or be in the way of the heat.
Where to put an outlet for a fire insert?
Most times when you tell an electrician you need an outlet for a fire appliance insert they plan on floating it under the appliance or securing it to the fireplace floor in a raised surface box.
Do you need a wire for a thermostat?
You may also want a thermostat wire ran as well, unless if you are going with the Wireless Digital Wall Thermostat option. I personally would run a wire, instead of a wireless model.
Can you run electricity through a firebox?
If we do run electricity and/or metal box anywhere within the firebox, it will be somewhat visible unless we mask it somehow. Still, I’d rather pay to snake electricity up through our ash chute to avoid having a chord lead out of our fireplace.
Can you put a BX box in a fireplace?
I would think some bx up to a box inside the the fireplace should be acceptable. You need to think about some type of surge suppressor also. I would block off the other side of the fire place with a piece of cement board painted black inside the glass and screen. If the M55 insert comes with a zero clearance shroud what ever you do behind the insert should be fine.
How high should I cut a dry wall outlet?
Cut a wide section of dry-wall (4" high?) from the desired media outlet to the right until reaching the gap above the desired lower outlet. This results in some dry-wall damage, but would allow more control for drilling holes in the studs and running conduit. This still doesn't solve the problem of getting through the full-height stud for the power. For the power, I would need to extend the cut-out two studs further.
How far back should electrical wire be from studs?
Code requires electrical wire to be 1 1/4" back from the surface of the studs so use screws that will not reach into the old wall further than 1.5" (1/2" drywall plus 1"). Of course, do that at your own risk since the electrician on the job might have done who knows what.
Do you need to patch a wall?
Yes it means you need to patch, tape, mud and paint when done, but that's likely easier than having to try and do it behind the wall as you go.
What happens when you mount a TV above a fireplace?
More issues that can happen when mounting a TV above a fireplace is unexpected wall damage, damage to the interior fireplace system in -wall, and the TV falling hazard.
Why put electrical outlets on the other wall?
This is because it is just easier and safer to put the electrical outlets on the other walls. And until recently no one really needed electric outlets near their fireplace.
What is a fireplace shelf?
A well placed Fireplace Mantel or a Fireplace shelf can act as a buffer to help protect your heirlooms and TV from the heat radiating up from the front of your fireplace. It can offer only some protection though, to delicate electronics and the plastic casing around your television. The mantels and shelves work to both block ...
Why is the front of my fireplace hot?
It makes sense that the front top of your fireplace would have very hot air escaping because of how fireplaces are made.
Why do you need a heat buffer for a fireplace?
Because the front top of your fireplace can produce a lot of heat you’ll need a heat buffer to send it out and not up toward your mounted TV. All heat generating fireplaces have the potential to melt not just your new flat screen TV but anything you add above your fireplace.
Can a fireplace be built on the same wall as a brick fireplace?
Your fireplace wall area may be constructed of the same building materials as the rest of your home. Or as often is the case for Masonry Brick Fireplaces, it may be a stand alone feature material. You must know what type of wall you are mounting your television to before you buy your mounting hardware.
Can you have two centers of attraction in a room?
For many people it can be hard to configure a room with two centers of attraction. Because you need a certain amount of clearance from the top of your fireplace to add a buffer in the form of a fireplace mantel or a fireplace shelf your television is going to be quite high on the wall.
How far away is the outlet from the fire place?
There are outlets on either side of the fire place about 4 ft away. It is an exterior wall and our bedroom is above the living room. So there is no open space above the living room ceiling to drop a wire down from.
Where are the outlets for a corner fireplace mantle wired?
For our corner fireplace mantle, the outlets, ethernet and coax were all wired from the basement below.
Where is the fireplace in a living room?
Fireplace is on the "long side" of the living room (it is rectangular) right in the middle lol.
Can I run wires to the attic?
I can run any kind of wire, to any room and just about any wall, from the attic.
Is a plug always the problem?
A plug is not always the problem, it's the cable wires also.
