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Old 02-03-2009, 08:29 PM
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Re: NM Electrical Wiring Question
There are various strain relief tests performed by listing agencies on things like plugs .... they hang a weight from the cable for a period, and see if the cable pulls out.

I've attempted these tests with various things attached to romex, and they invariably fail to hold the weight for the required time.

Therefore, I am comfortable in saying that the plug is not approved for use on romex, as it fails to provide the necessary strain relief.
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