What is Reddit's opinion of Leviton 689-W 15 Amp 1-Gang Recessed Duplex Receptacle, Residential Grade, with Screws Mounted to Housing, White, 1-Pack?

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Obligatory FYI - In the US it is against electrical code to run power cables in walls. “Correct” way to do it is mount an outlet behind your Arc or TV (I use these) using proper Romex cable in the wall cavity. No problem running low voltage stuff through the wall though (HDMI, Ethernet, etc).

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Consider this type of outlet for behind the tv, it’s recessed so the plug won’t be jutting out into the back of the TV. Assuming your hiding the outlet back there……..https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-689-W-Residential-Recessed-Receptacle/dp/B0012DKBL2/

I replaced two outlets in my house with these. Work great behind bookshelves!

Leviton 689-W 15 Amp 1-Gang Recessed Duplex Receptacle, Residential Grade, with Screws Mounted to Housing, White, 1-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012DKBL2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XWFGJB5AXV29HD5Q7WQ6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

You can get a sunken outlet st amazon.

Looks awesome! If you're interested (and have the electrical expertise), you can replace the outlets with recessed ones (I use these Leviton ones) for IMO an even cleaner look. I used those outlets in conjunction with the Flexson wall mounts.

As others have pointed out, running a power (or extension) cord is not per code, and not recommended.

The best approach is to install an outlet behind your tv. It requires some work (or hire an electrician), but it’s the best long-term approach.

I like using these outlets so I can keep my tv flush mount: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012DKBL2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_pOoGFbE64T77Z

Thanks for the suggestion. I do have the power to the tv in the recessed outlet.

https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-689-W-Recessed-Receptacle-Residential/dp/B0012DKBL2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484360886&sr=8-1&keywords=recessed+outlet

That is what I have. I think using a 6" flexible extender as mentioned above is going to be the best fit.

Don't run Sonos power or extension cables behind walls! Use NM cable and tee off of an existing outlet. Hire a friend or electrician if you need help with that.

I've wall mounted several Sonos One's indoors in my house using this outlet: https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-689-W-Residential-Recessed-Receptacle/dp/B0012DKBL2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=CHZIBDYMBLNU&dchild=1&keywords=leviton+recessed+outlet&qid=1599882447&sprefix=Leviton+recesses%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-2

The speaker hides the outlet nicely.

If I were you, I would replace the outlet behind the fridge with a “recessed outlet”.
Example - https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-689-W-Residential-Recessed-Receptacle/dp/B0012DKBL2/

Try this…. https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-689-W-Residential-Recessed-Receptacle/dp/B0012DKBL2/ref=sr\_1\_4?crid=I6SSZFZL343T&keywords=Clock%2Boutlet&qid=1652209898&s=hi&sprefix=clock%2Boutlet%2Ctools%2C52&sr=1-4&th=1

Clock receptacle. Leviton 689-W 15 Amp 1-Gang Recessed Duplex Receptacle, Residential Grade, with Screws Mounted to Housing, White, 1-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012DKBL2/

They make these for North America, it’s in the NEMA code book:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012DKBL2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_PYETJM47EV17EJ0V4GXQ

 

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Recessed outlet for power (I recommend this).

Hole saw brush plate for HDMI (example here).

You probably want something like this

https://www.amazon.ca/Leviton-689-W-Recessed-Receptacle-Residential/dp/B0012DKBL2?th=1&psc=1&source=googleshopping&locale=en-CA&tag=googcana-20&ref=pd_sl_52pik6sfkh_e

After punching out a hole in the existing metal box, make sure to install a proper electrical box connector! The edges of the electrical box are pretty sharp, and without a connector piece, you stand a good chance to eventually damage the insulation and cause a short circuit and possibly a fire.

You can install either Romex or armored cable. Either one should work fine. Romex is a little easier to work with, though. And make sure to connect the green wire.

For the new outlet, either install a recessed outlet, or one those fancy recessed combination boxes that are made exactly for what you want to do.

Personally, I am really partial towards installing replaceable keystones, as it makes it so easy to adjust, if technologies change in the future. So, I would probably also look at a recessed keystone plate as a possible option.