bharvey
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Does anyone have experience configuring/installing hanging pendant outlets? If so, can you provide material options (box, cable, strain relief)?
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Hanging Pendant Outlets
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russlaferrera
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My 1st response would be to check with an electrical supply in your area. The 2nd response would be to use a metal box and make sure it is secure to a solid beam/rafter.
rsanter
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just install a cord reel
best setup I have ever gone to
bob
best setup I have ever gone to
bob
tdkkart
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McMaster.com:
Outlet box Part # 1831K31
Cord Grip, connects directly to knockout on junction box part#70175K4 or similar depending on wire size
Length of appropriate sizes rubber cord.
We have a gazillion of these hanging from the ceilings at work, since I end up behind machines and other odd places all the time I am constantly bonking my head on these.
Tom
Outlet box Part # 1831K31
Cord Grip, connects directly to knockout on junction box part#70175K4 or similar depending on wire size
Length of appropriate sizes rubber cord.
We have a gazillion of these hanging from the ceilings at work, since I end up behind machines and other odd places all the time I am constantly bonking my head on these.
Tom
Uncle Buck
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Are you simply asking what most people including electricians do, or are you asking about what constitutes a proper installation in accordance with the NEC because the two are quite different.
Aceman
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1) 4 square metal box with 90 degree cord grips installed using integral strain reliefs.
1a) Same as above except use straight cord grips and use seperately mounted strain reliefs($$) screwed to the truss, cieling, etc.
1b) Same as above except tie a knot in the cord around the truss instead of using a strain relief(cheapest option).
12-3 SO cord is what I'd use for the drops. Depending on how many receps you need you could use a simple cordend, a handy box for a duplex, or a 4 sq box for a quadplex. The metal boxes would need a cordgrip/strain relief on them.
The options I gave you weren't checked against the code book so take it for what it's worth. It's just what I'd do, as an electrician, in my own shop.
1a) Same as above except use straight cord grips and use seperately mounted strain reliefs($$) screwed to the truss, cieling, etc.
1b) Same as above except tie a knot in the cord around the truss instead of using a strain relief(cheapest option).
12-3 SO cord is what I'd use for the drops. Depending on how many receps you need you could use a simple cordend, a handy box for a duplex, or a 4 sq box for a quadplex. The metal boxes would need a cordgrip/strain relief on them.
The options I gave you weren't checked against the code book so take it for what it's worth. It's just what I'd do, as an electrician, in my own shop.
sneezer41
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12-3 SJO, with a handybox and duplex on the bottom. metal box and plate at the top. I find the strain reliefs with the 'chinese finger cuffs' are no more effective[an a lot more expensive] than the regular rubber grommet in a metal or plastic feed through. Both must be matched to the size wire. Consider getting the crimp type wire nuts, because the regular screw ons are crappy for stranded to solid connection
I also like 10 ga SJO for its girth.
They should not be able to hit the floor, but I would make them longer than you plan, and just tie a loose knot in the cord to keep them overhead.
I also like 10 ga SJO for its girth.
They should not be able to hit the floor, but I would make them longer than you plan, and just tie a loose knot in the cord to keep them overhead.
Uncle Buck
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I will point out that using a metal knockout type box for such an installation is not in conformity with the NEC. I will also add that not very many people (including both union and non union electricians) use the proper pendant type box for such installations due to the stupid high cost of them. I do not see where there is much of a hazard but the metal knockout plug boxes used this way definetely do not meet code. Good strin relief is a must, and the heavier ga cord referenced is also a good plan.
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