extension cords for ceiling mounted TV

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Yes that is correct I would like TVs to be wired with RMC.
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I almost fell out of my super comfortable chair from that. Still can't stop laughing. :D :D

[1] Bob, You're almost saying that the thing should be hard wired.
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It's true, you didn't say that. I'm essentially responding to your dislike of securing a dangling wire.

And I also agree that an approved wiring method would be best.

Geese, I'm just about out of ammunition now.

But there is still the issue of extension cord being legal.

And (my actual gripe) that not securing a loose cord is somehow safer than securing it.

And if you can pull it away, is it secured?

Editted, cause it needed it.

[ February 11, 2005, 05:17 PM: Message edited by: physis ]
 
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Man, this thing's a snow ball. :D

Bob,

I too, was typing when you were posting. And I have not read much of what's newly posted.

But, No. But yes. I don't want to look it up.

Cords are legal and so are cords dangling and laying on a carpet of the same color.

My interest is that a legal cord is safer not dangling or laying on a rug of the same color.

Forget the complication.

Edit: ;)

[ February 11, 2005, 04:52 PM: Message edited by: physis ]
 
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Originally posted by iwire:
[QB] Here is some info from the UL white book.

CORD SETS AND POWER SUPPLY
CORDS (ELBZ)

This listing covers: (1) cord sets and (2) power supply cords for use as supply connections for portable appliances and (3) shore power cable sets for use as supply connections to boats that are moored to a dock.

Cord sets and power supply cords are not intended to be used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure and, hence, are not intended to be fastened in place.

Cord sets and shore power cable sets are rated in volts, amps and watts.

Cord sets, shore power cable sets, and power supply cords are commonly furnished in hanked or coiled form. If used in this condition, excessive heating may occur. Therefore, when placed into service, all wrappings should be removed, and the flexible cord should be extended for its entire length
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That last paragraph seems to prohibit folding the cord back on itself and tie wrapping it.
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First of all thanks for the UL info.

That word "should" does not prohibit coiling the wire. This is neither mandatory or a permissive rule but more of an advisory and clear explanation of why you don't do it. I can see not coiling a high power AC cordset. But this is not the USS Ronald Reagan pulled into port for replacing the nuclear pile.
I'm starting to think an earlier post was close to the truth when pointed out that everything is not specifically addressed in the NEC. And that being said, It could come down to a literal interpretation by someone not aware of the dynamics of the situation.
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physis: good thing that the tv isn't in a foyer or we would discover a near infinite post, and a new electrical phenomena, resistance to infinity.

iwire: thanks for pointing that out to me, i thought i was slipping. Haven't quite been myself these days.

paul ;)
 
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Originally posted by rick hart:
But this is not the USS Ronald Reagan pulled into port for replacing the nuclear pile.
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Hi Rick, again I agree with you :) , I am just passing along the code(s), the UL info and some biased opinion. What you do with it is up to you. :)

It would be a shame to spend the time and the money on HG plugs and connectors only to have an insurance or fire inspector say they have to be removed.

Bob
 
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Actually I am now inclined to do nothing and keep things legal. Before I was joking about letting it be ugly but now.....

WHAT A WORLD! WHAT A WORLD!
 
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I have read through this thread and can say that there is a common theme here that I see with other similar threads - there are some that look to skirt a code issue to save time, money or effort. Then others give the reason(s) why it should be code compliant, but there is some resistance for whatever the reason(s).

Extension cords, long or short, manufactured or field made are not permitted in place of permanent wiring methods. This is simple: 1. leave it as is; 2. move the TV; 3. move the receptacle. If there is 1 TV or 200 is not relevant
 
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