Thin power cable for window penetration: is there such a thing?

If you are looking for a thin power cable for a window opening, you will not find it even after a long search. We will show you whether there are such power cables at all.

Power cable for window lead-through: no thin cable possible

• Power cables receive a voltage of 230 volts from German sockets. In order to withstand this voltage, power cables must have a certain diameter.
• The outer insulation must also be sufficiently thick. If the insulation is damaged, this can only lead to a short circuit in the best case, and an electric shock in the worst case.
• For these reasons, it is unfortunately not possible to manufacture flat power cables. You should also avoid jamming power cables in doors and windows. The consequences mentioned can also occur as a result.
• If you want to run a power cable through a door or window, you usually have no choice but to drill a hole. To maintain the insulation of the wall, you should then seal the hole.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to replace a power plug in order to route a cable through the wall.