Securing Cable for a Spur...

[charliegolf]

Hi All,

I would like to add a double socket for tv/NowTV connections by spurring off another socket on the ring. The tv is wall-mounted, diagonally up and right (about 900mm right, about 1200mm up) in relation to the existing socket. Best practice is to go horizontal then vertical (or the reverse), and I can achieve that, but can't see a way to clip the cable inside the studwork. Any advice on how to make the best of it?
Thanks.

CG

 

[EFLImpudence]

You would have to make a hole in the plasterboard so any method of securing would suffice - easier if you go horizontal first.

 

[charliegolf]

Thanks for that EFLI. I omitted to say the cable will only cross one stud horizontally, and will run up the next one over. So I can visualise about 3 clips on 7' of cable. Are you suggesting I make more holes for more clips. I'm happy to do that if you feel it appropriate. (I have become fairly expert at invisible mending!)

 

[EFLImpudence]

No.

You have to make one hole for passing through the stud.
You don't really need any clips - just support the cable at the TV socket position.

Just shape/form the cable so it falls in the right place.
Possibly another little hole at the right angle position beneath the TV socket and fix there somehow if you're keen.

 

[charliegolf]

Got it, ta for taking the time.