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Review on ๐Ÿ“บ Arlington TVBR2505K Flat Panel TV Cable Organizer 2-Gang Kit: The Ultimate Recessed Power Solution for a Tidy Entertainment Setup by David Ramirez

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Looks good but some cheap parts

Basically a decent product but there are a few things to note: The socket for the top case (behind the TV) is cheaply made and screws are used. It's even cheaper to attach it to the box. When I screwed the bottom screw almost all the way in, the head spun right off the screw. I didn't have enough screw to grab it with pliers and there wasn't enough room on the back to grab the protruding screw. I ended up using a dremel to cut off some plastic around the screw so I could clamp it with pliers. I then reassigned this box to the lower box, since the inlet now worked better than the outlet with this screw hole. I recommend buying a decent outlet from a hardware store or hardware store and using that instead. They tried to put as many instructions on one piece of paper as possible. This made the fine print difficult to read and also required more pictures to make everything clear.- A template was not included to indicate where the drywall needed to be cut. This would be very helpful. I recommend taking the extra time to create your own template beforehand. Some other things to consider when purchasing this kit: - You will need to provide your own 14/2 NM cable - this is not included. If you don't have anything from other projects, you can get it at hardware stores or hardware stores. Make sure you also have a wire cutter or a decent utility knife for cutting the sheathing, as well as wire cutters and wire strippers. The included power outlet has holes on the back for easy cable installation, but I don't recommend using those. They are usually the cause of a bad connection as they can become loose. Take your time and use needle nose pliers to wrap the wires around the side screws and then tighten. - If it is not clear, wall boxes have two sides - both the open side and the deep side of the box. Sockets and inputs should be placed in the deep drawer. To comply with regulations, all electrical connections must be made inside this box. The open side works with all other (low voltage) cables. Also, position the top and bottom boxes in the same orientation so you don't have to cross the NM low voltage wire in the wall. For an outlet, plug about 6 inch long NM cable into the outlet. box and strip the sheath from the wire inside the box. Then strip the ends of the wires just over 1/2 inch and plug them into an outlet. When you screw the jack into the can, gently fold the excess wire back into the can behind the jack. To insert into the lower box, thread the supplied power cord through the insertion adapter until the outer insulation is inside the box, and insert the other end of the NM cable about 6 inches into the lower wall box and pull the sheath inside away. Strip the ends of the wire again just over 1/2 inch and use the included nuts to connect the power cord to the NM wires inside the box. Finally, carefully fold the wires into the box and screw the inlet to the bottom of the box.

Pros
  • Made in USA
Cons
  • Functionality

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April 24, 2023
Looks nice, but some cheap parts
February 17, 2023
Great Wall Kit!