Flat Screen TV cable and cord power kit

Status
Not open for further replies.
Why do you think it would be? I think the only issue is on the back side which we can't see. Are the 120V premises power conductors enclosed in a plastic shell maintaining separation from the LV cables going though the slit above? If so, that is probably a suitable barrier to keep 120V and CL2/3 cabling separated.
 
We had a similar product discussed here a few months back - a discussion that went on for a gazillion pages.

Is it legal? Well, that was the issue. IMO, the deciding factor was whether the power source and the wall where the kit was used were part of the same structure.

The kit consists of an 'inlet,' a length of Romex, and an outlet. By itsely, not a violation. The issue arises because an extension cord is used to bring power to the inlet.

Unless the kit is mounted on something portable (like a trailer), or the power source is temporary (like a generator), you're using that extension cord as a replacement for permanent wiring - something not allowed.

As for the coverplate with all the wires coming out the same hole ... it's possible that they are separated within the wall, and it's just fine. Low voltage 'outlets' do not have the same requirement to be isolated from 'flammable' walls that power devices have.
 
renosteinke said:
We had a similar product discussed here a few months back - a discussion that went on for a gazillion pages.
Click to expand...

Yeah.:D

The kit consists of an 'inlet,' a length of Romex, and an outlet. By itsely, not a violation. The issue arises because an extension cord is used to bring power to the inlet.
Click to expand...

I agree with you there.

But looking at this kit it looks like cord for the in wall portion.
 
steve66 said:
If you click on resources, and FAQ's, they answer this very question. They explain that it's not a flexible cord, but actually NM cable.
Click to expand...

OK, they have a molded on plug on NM.

What part of the NEC allows an unsecured NM? (From the wall over to the outlet)
 
iwire said:
OK, they have a molded on plug on NM.

What part of the NEC allows an unsecured NM? (From the wall over to the outlet)
Click to expand...

From their site the wire that gets fished in the wall in NM. The wire on the outside is cord.

Though it may be a problem in that it takes the job away from us electricians I can't see that it violates the NEC
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top