DIYbanter - Looking for electric outlet

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On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:37:34 -0400, "Percival P. Cassidy"
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On 07/15/10 04:24 pm, bud-- wrote:

I want an outlet that i can attach romex to that has blades sticking
out.
I found this kit but it costs $50.00
If i find the receptcal i can make it myself.
I need it to power an LCD TV
Where can i find it ?

Try looking for an "inlet".

or "widow maker."

Perce

Why is that? The inlet is going to the receptacle, not the power side.
It is essentially an extension cord inside the wall but you use NM
cable.
There is a commercial product to do this. You mount the "in" box low
on the wall near a receptacle and the "out" is behind the TV. A short
cable connects the power to the wiring you added into the wall.
At a certain point I wonder why you wouldn't just hit the existing box
and go up to an old work box behind the TV.

Actually that is the proper permanent way.

Using male/female boxes is a shortcut method to allow non-licensed
electricians to "legally" hook up the television without having to call in a
licensed electrician, therefore to do the job cheaper and faster with only
one call. However, you will find that some jurisdictions do not allow this
system to be used. There is some discussion about the pros and cons of using
this method in forums used by home entertainment installers.