Is it safe to connect TV power from A/C unit? (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago by rambos@lemm.ee to c/electricians@lemmy.world

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Hey guys, Im in the process of moving to a new place. The wall where I want to mount TV doesnt have any power socket, but there is indoor A/C unit just next to it. Can I just connect a power strip cable to A/C unit terminals and use it as a socket for my LCD TV? Is there any risk Im not aware of?

I live in EU and have 220V AC mains. AC is ~1kW indoor unit and also ~1kW outdoor unit. TV is just regular 43" LCD.

I have a general knowledge about electricity (high school), but have no experience with A/C units.

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[-] trustnoone@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 year ago

Not an electrician, this is not professional advice.

Are you talking about the wire terminal of the aircon? No don't do it. While they could have the same voltage, it's the current that's the issue. Typically AC pulls high current, which increases wattage/heat and thus normally has its own line and stronger cabling.

While it would technically work, if the AC were to pull too much current with your tv, it could melt/burn your cables in the house (and start a fire) or trip your house fuse.

[-] rambos@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Thx. Yeah i think its called terminal of the aircorn (I just googled that word, wasnt familiar). Its just regular screw terminal where you connect outdoor and indoor unit (located inside of indoor unit).

Is that really an issue since TV doesnt drain more than 70W? I was more worried about EMF or some other crap caused by motors.

Alternative is to drill a wall and connecting cable to a wall socket in bedroom... it sucks if thats the only way

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