> Would it not be possible to have the socket for you gadget 
 > exposed on the top side of it's box/board (facing upward
 > towards the ceiling, on the wall side)and then by using a right
 > angle socket the cable with plug would approach from the left or
 > right - chair or furniture scraping wouldn't be an issue -
 > so long as the short loop of cable from ground to gadget
 > is carefully positioned.

I am not sure I get it. I'll read your text again tomorrow :)

This is to be part of a rowing-type exercise machine, I think the 
customer has a fixed idea where the electronics box has to be.

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