Does such a thing exist? Bottom facing powerplug for AC outlet?

[NewShockerGuy]

I am looking to route my maxjax cable coming from the power outlet downwards, instead of right out from the wall.

The outlet:

I am looking for something like this:

Except I need the plug to face the ground... So that way the plug is coming straight down instead of straight out? I have searched everywhere... can't find anything. I can find these but would rather not have another wire coming out of the outlet and hanging down... I'd rather just a plug.

-Nigel

 

[Roots]

Home Depot or Lowes will have angle plugs:

Lowes Item: 83896

If you're willing to wire it up.

 

[srmofo]

Cut the plug off and install your own. If you are afraid of voiding any warranties then just replace the entire cord also

 

[imagine44]

Many of those short extensions, and angle adaptors etc may not have thick enough wire for that device.

From the MaxJack website.. "Our standard power unit will require a 20 amp (14.5-14.8 amp draw)110V Outlet to operate at standard 110V Power"

You will need to size accordingly. 12 awg.

 

[NewShockerGuy]

Never actually thought of that! Excellent!

One question, does the wire come pre-insulated.. IE: How will I know what size wire to get , I did take the cover off the maxjax and the power plug is simply have wire nuts on them.. so I could take the power plug off and do the above.

I have attached something like the above link (but straight plug) to my overhead retractable power cord that was damage, and I cut the plug and bought a new one and screwed it in.. pretty simple... but I think you are right about not wanting to void a warranty and just replace the entire plug.

I found these pics:

I will have to double check mine to make sure that I can disconnect the 2-3 wires.. appears from that picture that they are hardwired into that little silver box?

Thanks,
-Nigel

 

[imagine44]

Do you have a photo of the existing plug, and the awg of the existing power cord? I'd put a new end on it and be done. You could also buy the ends, some SO (or STOOW like it came with) cord, and make your own extension.

 

[Engineer61]

Turn the outlet over and use a plug that the cord that normally hangs down.

 

[bob15]

Is this what you want?

can be bought at graingers, macmaster, MSC, amazon, etc

 

[RAYJAY]

Is this what you want?

can be bought at graingers, macmaster, MSC, amazon, etc

????? no picture or link

 

[durallymax]

Turn the outlet over and use a plug that the cord that normally hangs down.

I put all of mine in that way anyways. Supposedly the "safer"way but the cords really do stay in better as well.

 

[NewShockerGuy]

I'll get some pics when I get home.

"Turn the outlet over and use a plug that the cord that normally hangs down"

What do you mean? I'm not following.

I think so far I guess the cutting of the end and then using the one posted above... only problem is they are all for a 15amp and not 20amp.. any down fall to that?

Thanks,
-Nigel

 

[Super Sport]

I have one of what you're looking for, it came with a set designed for Christmas lights at Menards. Actually now that I think about it, it splits into 3 outlets.

I'm not sure it is made to handle much current, but if I can locate it I will snap a picture and upload it.

 

[Super Sport]

This is it: http://www.menards.com/main/electri...itap-adapter-with-covers/p-1710170-c-6483.htm

 

[durallymax]

I'll get some pics when I get home.

"Turn the outlet over and use a plug that the cord that normally hangs down"

What do you mean? I'm not following.

I think so far I guess the cutting of the end and then using the one posted above... only problem is they are all for a 15amp and not 20amp.. any down fall to that?

Thanks,
-Nigel

Remove the outlet and turn it 180* so the ground pin faces up. Thats the way they want them anyways I guess.

 

[srmofo]

I'll get some pics when I get home.

"Turn the outlet over and use a plug that the cord that normally hangs down"

What do you mean? I'm not following.

I think so far I guess the cutting of the end and then using the one posted above... only problem is they are all for a 15amp and not 20amp.. any down fall to that?

Thanks,
-Nigel

Are your outlet and breakers even rated at 20amp? Unless you built the place I'm going to guess that its not

 

[eddie1278]

Remove the outlet and turn it 180* so the ground pin faces up. Thats the way they want them anyways I guess.

Nothing in the NEC requires the ground pin to be up it's just a choice by some. I'm an electrician by trade.

 

[durallymax]

Nothing in the NEC requires the ground pin to be up it's just a choice by some. I'm an electrician by trade.

I know it is not required, just suggested. Since all the writing on the plug was setup to have them that way I did it in my house and it bugged the **** out of me looking at it, but it actually has worked out nicer with the plugs on things. Seems more and more things are designed to have them flipped.

 

[eddie1278]

I know it is not required, just suggested. Since all the writing on the plug was setup to have them that way I did it in my house and it bugged the **** out of me looking at it, but it actually has worked out nicer with the plugs on things. Seems more and more things are designed to have them flipped.

Suggested by who?

 

[BreeStephany]

I believe what you are looking for is something like a Hubbell HBL5366CA. They are about $18.00 and can be purchased through almost any electrical supplier (Platt, etc.)

It is a 125V 20A plug, so all you need is some 12/2 SJOOW or SOOW and your set.

 

[benjamintmiller]

Suggested by who?

The logic is that if a plug is loose and something metallic falls on it, there's a 50% chance it will contact neutral and ground causing no current and fault to happen. If the ground pin is down, there's a 100% chance neutral and hot will be connected, and a fault will happen.

Personally, I think receptacles in home should be installed the traditional way (with ground pins down), but receptacles in basements, garages, and shops should have the ground pin up, as you're much more likely to use a piece of equipment designed that way in those rooms.

I should note that the rest of the world has generally chosen plug designs where this couldn't even happen at all. The USA pioneered the use of electricity, and that has lead to a lot of poor design choices grandfathered in (and don't even get me started on SAE vs metric)...

 

[srmofo]

Nothing in the NEC requires the ground pin to be up it's just a choice by some. I'm an electrician by trade.

My county and city required ground pin up when I built my garage a few years ago. No idea why they choose to require it in a garage but not a house, but it doesnt bother me either way.

But I dont think this is what the OP is asking questions about anyway. He want the plug to protrude towards the floor, not outwards from the wall.

to the OP
One more option I didnt really think about until now, is the use of a recessed receptacle like they are now installing behind TVs to hide the wires.
https://www.google.com/search?q=rec...wHH0YCQDg&sqi=2&ved=0CHMQsAQ&biw=1680&bih=872
Like these

 

[NewShockerGuy]

Update:

Thanks all for the help! I cut the plug off the pump, a little hesitant at first... but

I like it much better now!

-Nigel