Vanco RL125024-WH Rapid Link Power (White)

by Vanco

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 8.8 x 5.5 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0020LOJNQ
• Item model number: RL125024-WH
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,909 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 24, 2009

Product Description

The Rapid Link Power provides an affordable in-wall power solution for wall mounted HDTV flat screen plasma and LCD TVs, as well as a complete professional installation solution. This complete wall plate kit offers a cost-effective way to protect expensive home theater HDTV equipment from surge damage and A/C electrical circuit when connected to a power surge/conditioner. The in-wall PVC electrical boxes are easy and safe to install at the same time as running the A/V cables, while the unique recessed power in-let wall plate eliminates the risk of electrical shock. This rapid link is perfect for retrofit construction projects, and it complies with National Electric Code Requirements. It requires Romex electrical wire (not included.)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just What I Needed, February 10, 2011

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This review is from: Vanco RL125024-WH Rapid Link Power (White) (Electronics)

I wanted to wall-mount a flat panel TV above my entertainment console without seeing the unsightly power cord connecting to the TV and this is exactly what I needed. I had to also install separate wall plates to hide the other low voltage cables behind the wall.

Originally, I had planned to tap off the electrical outlet at the base of the wall and install another live outlet higher behind the TV, but the problem with that is you can't buy a surge protector less than about 2 inches thick and I wanted to install my TV closer to the wall. However, with this product you can connect the TV to ANY surge protector / power conditioner by placing the conditioner at the floor level or inside your entertainment center and have protected power behind the TV. There are a few other similar products that do the same thing as this, like Powerbridge, but I chose this one by Vanco since it had two outlets on top which allow flat plugs to fit inside the recessed opening. It also gives you the flexibility to power something else beside the TV if needed in the future.

If you could purchase each of the components of this package separately (which you can't - that's where they get you), it would cost less than $20 but this cost more than double that when you include shipping and tax. However, the price is in line with other similar products so I can't fault Vanco too much for wanting to maximize their profit.

The only item missing which is needed for the install is Romex wire only costs $0.60 a foot. One more bit of useful info is that the single gang boxes used are only 14 cu in. which is a good thing. It makes it a little tight when trying to fit the wires and the plugs inside the boxes, but in my case, my wall depth was fairly shallow and this box just barely was able to fit inside the wall. The most common single gang box I found in hardware stores were 20 cu in which were too deep to fit in my wall (they didn't even sell the 14 cu in size).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easier than I imagined!, September 27, 2011

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Jason Caminiti - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Vanco RL125024-WH Rapid Link Power (White) (Electronics)

I'm not afraid of electricity, but I am also not an expert. I wanted something to hide my wires for my Flat Panel TV. What is the point of having a fancy flat panel, if you have to see wires dangling, or have a track for wires going down the wall? It is just an aesthetic eyesore that will ruin your nice decor.

After searching high and low for a power cable to push through the wall, I found out that it wasn't recommended. It turns out that your wiring inside your wall is a 'non-flexible' material, as opposed to the wiring to the wall. Local codes and NEC (National Electrical Code) say that you should never do this.

I found this product after a prolonged search. There were others that were more expensive, but this one seems to be just right.

The hardest part of this installation, for me, was cutting the holes in the wall. I had never cut holes in the wall using a Jab Saw, so I had to buy one, and figure out how to use it. I really recommend getting one for the job, the saw makes it simple. Just remember to let the saw do the work, and use the back and forth motion.

This product comes with a brilliant packaging, that also seconds as the perfect template to draw your holes. It comes with everything you need, except the tools and in-wall wiring. My guess is that you probably should go to a local home store to buy wiring anyhow, just to ensure you get the right code.

Fishing the wire is easy, but keep a few things in mind. It is easiest to fish wire directly below to a hole that is lined up with it. You can reach in and pull it out. Probably not a bad idea to turn the electricity off before you mess with it. If you need to have the two holes on different parts of the wall, this could cause trouble if you don't get them in the same 'receptacle' or 'well,' between two studs. You may end up in a situation where you can't easily fish through, and may even need to drill a hole in the stud. For ease, I just cut a hole one above the other. Since it is recommended that you plug this into a surge protector, you don't have to line it up right next to the plug.

Once the holes are cut, and the wire is run, push the electrical boxes into the holes, and turn the screws. This in turn makes the wings close in on the sheet rock. It is important to test it out beforehand if you haven't done this before. Just try it a bit with a screwdriver and note which direction the screw needs to turn. I think it is always right, but I ended up dropping a few into the wall before I figured that out.

Once you have the boxes in and the wires through them, you just push the wires into the color coded holes, and turn down the screws. Finally plug in the provided power cable to the surge protector, and you are done!

You should probably test the socket out with a tester before you plug in your $1000+++ tv set. But the process couldn't be easier.

I'd give this a moderate difficulty level, but with enough research and reading the instructions, and watching the online video. It is a snap!

The best part is, I now have no wires hanging down from my tv, and I can hide the sockets behind the furniture that I plan to get for the devices.

I can't recommend this product enough!

5.0 out of 5 stars nice product, January 14, 2012

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gr8r8r (Colorado) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Vanco RL125024-WH Rapid Link Power (White) (Electronics)

The product was just as advertised. It looks great when installed. It has worked well for almost a year now.