- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
- Occupation
- Retired Electrical Contractor
I wrote a proposal and would like some input. Basically I added a new part to 400.7 Uses Permitted
Change or Addition
400.7(A)(11) Where used to power an inlet (flanged receptacle) and outlet where the wiring thru the premise is a chapter 3 wiring method.
Substantiation:
It appears that some areas of the country will not allow these products based on 400.8(1). I do not see this as a substitute for permanent wiring as the wiring in the walls is approved chapter 3 methods.
This will clarify products used for TV’s and their components that are listed for this use as being NEC approved. Specifically there are products that provide a flanged receptacle inlet that is used to power a flat screen TV from a remote location. The wiring thru the walls would not be connected to the wiring system of the house but would be energized only when a rubber cord similar to a computer monitor cord is used to energize a listed flanged receptacle from the TV’s remote units. This inlet outlet is connected to a wiring method approved by chapter 3. At the other end is a standard receptacle in which the flat screen is plugged into. This apparently allows the TV’s to be on the same circuit and avoid ground loops that can cause problems with TV’s.
These listed products are listed with two sets of cords and both inlet and outlet receptacles.. Without trying to endorse a product here is one of many products out there.
I then posted the powerbridge inlet and outlet-- should I delete the product name? I thought if they wanted to learn more the info was there.
Change or Addition
400.7(A)(11) Where used to power an inlet (flanged receptacle) and outlet where the wiring thru the premise is a chapter 3 wiring method.
Substantiation:
It appears that some areas of the country will not allow these products based on 400.8(1). I do not see this as a substitute for permanent wiring as the wiring in the walls is approved chapter 3 methods.
This will clarify products used for TV’s and their components that are listed for this use as being NEC approved. Specifically there are products that provide a flanged receptacle inlet that is used to power a flat screen TV from a remote location. The wiring thru the walls would not be connected to the wiring system of the house but would be energized only when a rubber cord similar to a computer monitor cord is used to energize a listed flanged receptacle from the TV’s remote units. This inlet outlet is connected to a wiring method approved by chapter 3. At the other end is a standard receptacle in which the flat screen is plugged into. This apparently allows the TV’s to be on the same circuit and avoid ground loops that can cause problems with TV’s.
These listed products are listed with two sets of cords and both inlet and outlet receptacles.. Without trying to endorse a product here is one of many products out there.
I then posted the powerbridge inlet and outlet-- should I delete the product name? I thought if they wanted to learn more the info was there.
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