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Re: OT: Low Profile Electrical Outlet



On 1/15/2022 3:41 PM, ABLE1 wrote:
> On 1/15/2022 4:10 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
>> On 1/15/2022 1:21 PM, ABLE1 wrote:
>>  > On 1/15/2022 2:53 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
>>  >> On 1/15/2022 12:41 PM, ABLE1 wrote:
>>  >>  > On 1/15/2022 1:45 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
>>  >>  >> ~~~~~|_____| >~~~
>>  >>  >>
>>  >>  >> Wire...Box... 120v-Plug
>>  >>  >>
>>  >>  >> I could have sworn I saw something like that once, but for the
>>  >> life of
>>  >>  >> me I can't find it.
>>  >>  >>
>>  >>  >>
>>  >>  >>
>>  >>  >
>>  >>  > Hi Bob,
>>  >>  >
>>  >>  > Are you thinking of a special extension cord type box??
>>  >>  >
>>  >>  > You say, 120V-Plug??
>>  >>  >
>>  >>  > Do you really mean Socket??
>>  >>  >
>>  >>  > Terminology adjustment??
>>  >>  >
>>  >>  > Les
>>  >>  >
>>  >>  >
>>  >>  >
>>  >> Not powered with extension cord.
>>  >>
>>  >> First item is wire as described.
>>  >>
>>  >> Second item is box presumably with outlet.
>>  >>
>>  >> Third item is plug to show orientation to plug in as ascii pictured
>>  >> and labeled.
>>  >>
>>  >> Don't over think it.
>>  >>
>>  >> Maybe this one is better:
>>  >> ~~~~~|_____| =----
>>  >> Wire...box.. plug
>>  >>
>>  >>
>>  >> I will not provide a boat load of background information for the
>>  >> application as its not relevant to finding a solution, and usually
>>  >> winds up as a huge distraction due to people picking at details
>>  >> instead of helping with the solution.
>>  >>
>>  > Sorry I over thinking this but,
>>  >
>>  > You looking for a length of 14/2 w/g Romex wire with a single gang
>>  > box and a duplex receptacle so you can plug in a cord with a device
>>  > on the end to provide an operation of your choosing??
>>  >
>>  > Like this??
>>  >
>>  >
>> https://www.gordonelectricsupply.com/p/Woodhead-3000-Dup-Rcpt-Portable-Outlet-Bx/5849339?msclkid=433ced6ce3521f36f9a38c8fcf01ad06
>>
>>  >
>>
>> WAY to big for the application.  I have something that looks almost
>> exactly like that on the end of a cord reel extension cord in my
>> garage.   The original "receptacle" wouldn't hold a plug any more.
>>
>> There are some old style Bakelite low profile outlets that "might"
>> work, but I am not a big fan of Bakelite.
>>
>> Imagine a box 1/4-1/3 the depth of that one with the outlet on the
>> small side.  "Low Profile Electrical Outlet"
>>
>>
> Needless to say it will have to assembled since I don't think it will be
> easy to find off the shelf
>
> Ok, so how about a single gang wiremold box??
>
> Like this maybe??
>
> https://www.zoro.com/wiremold-raceway-metallic-v500v700-single-gang-receptacle-box-1516d-ivory-v5748s/i/G0175954/?q=wiremold%20single%20gang%20box
>
>
>
I've used these, but not really UL list for the use..  ;-)
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Wiremold-700-Series-1-Piece-White-Raceway-Electrical-Box/3277047

RTS
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