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RBS50Y Power lead length
Does anyone know the length of the power lead: (a) Orbi connector to power block (b) Power block to UK plug I want to mount this on an outside wall and pass the DC power line through the wall t...
I may be incorrect, but my understanding of the electrical code is that 120volt electricity cannot be run through walls, whereas low voltage wires can. Building codes are such a nuisance!
Well for most U.S. buildings v120 is already in walls. :smileytongue:
For an extension to be used, one would need a outdoor power outlet if this is for a RBSY which is out door. Thus a extension could be used. Cable placement and management would be good to include as well. :smileywink:
Yes, I think that is exactly the problem. With no electrical outlet close to the satellite location, it is a choice of (a) install a code compliant electrical outlet on the outside, or (b) run a low voltage cable through the wall from an indoor electrical outlet and stick some silicon calk in the hole.
Thanks for your thoughts guys.
Clearly, this is something that has perhaps been overlooked in the product design.
I wouldn't say this is a design flaw rather an assumption that there should be a longer cable with the RBSY. I think the idea was that buyers of the RBSY unit should have an accessible power outlet already near or somewhat near where the RBSY would be placed outside. Again, One can run a extension cable and use an extension cable thats outdoor rated to say a outside wall plug if one is installed there. Something you as a buy will have to besure that a out door rated wall plug is available. Many house configurations that NG can't fully support so it's up to the buyer to ensure there is something available if they want to use the RBSY. Also lower DC power singals don't travel as well over long cable lines as 110v or 220v.
Good Luck.