Abstract: An electrical connector assembly including a female receptacle for receiving a mating contact member. The mating contact member is an axially elongated member formed of an electrically conductive material. The female receptacle is formed of an electrically conductive material and has an elongated, tubular body adapted to receive the mating contact member. One of the mating contact member or the tubular body of the female receptacle has a predefined, longitudinally extending rotational skew. The mating contact member has at least one resilient, elongated beam that is progressively deflected along said predefined rotational skew when inserted within the female receptacle.

Abstract: A retainer, preferably constructed of cardboard, is provided for a length of a multi-wire cable having means for receiving and positioning an electrical outlet connected to one end of the cable. The retainer is for positioning and permitting the securing of the electrical outlet to the framework of a building. The retainer is preferably elongated in shape having a number of useable receiving cutouts for receiving outlets at different positions therealong, and can be used as a shipping carton for the length of cable and associated electrical outlet.