Cables Through Wall

[planemad]

I would like to drill a hole about 25 30mm wide in a stud wall so that I can pass TV aerial and tv power lead through into a cupboard.

I will be left with a horrible hole in the plsterboard is there anything like a flange cap that can make the hole look tidy?

Many Thanks

 

[LoveRocket]

You need one of these on each side mate. >Clicky!<

 

[AndrewDavie]

Or if you have a bit more money, put in a power and aerial socket.

Also, I think if you are putting LV (power cable) and ELV (aerial) cables through the same hole, you need to ensure the ELV cable is insulated to the same amount as the LV. Probably be fine if it's coax, but not ribbon.

 

[londonboy]

Are aerial cables ELV then?

 

[AndrewDavie]

Well, they're a conductor and usually carry minute amounts of current caused by EMF passing through them.
I consider them in the same category as network cables. Need to have sufficient insulation or a barrier because noone checks to see if your network/aerial cable is live before touching it.

 

[SteNova]

Are aerial cables ELV then?

sky magic eye

 

[Taylortwocities]

Are aerial cables ELV then?

sky magic eye

Indeed, 9v IIRC

 

[Schmill]

Equally if you are using a masthead amplifier on the TV aerial the aerial lead may well be carrying 12V dc.