Help finding plastic box end for extension cord

[isuhunter]

I had an extension cord that had a nice orange box with 2 outlets on it. Can someone help me find where I can purchase a box end for outlets to place on a cord?

 

[Norcal]

You are not likely to find any listed devices for your application but Hubbell did have a back box for their quadplex receptacles.

 

[cybrdyke]

maybe something here--> http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=lighting_accessories&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction
Good luck,
CD

 

[Fish_Stick]

No idea on pricing but http://khindustries.com/power/portable-outlet-boxes/portable-electrical-outlet-boxes/


Right after I hit post...
They are called portable outlet boxes and are very pricey.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Portable+Outlet+Box

 

[AntonLargiader]

For a lot less money you can build one out of a box like this:
https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=130898

With a strain relief fitting and an appropriate cover. Depends on how legal it needs to be.

 

[grantw]

Depends on how legal it needs to be.

This. Safe and legal are different things. Properly sized box, and decent size strain reliefs, you shouldn't have a problem.

I made a few boxes this way for an event I had. It was in a winery barrel room and I needed to run ~6-10 halogen work lights. The only outlets were L14-20.

A few twist lock connectors and a few lengths of 4 conductor rubber cord cord later, I had 12 "MWBC" circuits to connect my 120V lights to. Safe enough with appropriate sized cord, outlets, and balanced loads for a reasonable price.

 

[rlitman]

maybe something here--> http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=lighting_accessories&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction
Good luck,
CD

This. I didn't realize that Woodhead is now part of Molex, but this is the right answer. They're ungodly expensive though.

FYI, these are still not OSHA compliant. Just NEC compliant.

 

[jeffmoss26]

I've done it with 4 square boxes and cord clamps - something like this
http://www.galco.com/buy/Halex/16912B?source=googleshopping&gclid=CPrO_vTL29ICFQQNaQod-KYHDQ

 

[Norcal]

I've done it with 4 square boxes and cord clamps - something like this
http://www.galco.com/buy/Halex/16912B?source=googleshopping&gclid=CPrO_vTL29ICFQQNaQod-KYHDQ

Not code compliant & if used where OSHA has jurisdiction will result in a citation plus just a really poor cord end.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Not sure how well those standard outlet boxes will hold up to being dropped on concrete, but real "pendant" boxes are EXPENSIVE !

I have used metal handi-boxes in the past.

 

[Norcal]

Not sure how well those standard outlet boxes will hold up to being dropped on concrete, but real "pendant" boxes are EXPENSIVE !

I have used metal handi-boxes in the past.

Just as bad as 4 square boxes.


Edit: here is a link to the Hubbell catalog. http://ecatalog.hubbell-wiring.com/...ubbell-wiring.com/press/catalog/a.pdf&Page=23

Will need to scroll down to find the 4-plex receptacles & accessories.

 

[isuhunter]

Thanks for all the thoughts guys!

 

[rburke65]

4" square box with a strain relief, 2 outlets.

 

[Bert_]

daniel woodhead makes stuff like that. But as has been said above, they are not cheap.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

A Hubbell portable outlet box should meet the requirements. My coxreels cord reel has the same one:

http://ecatalog.hubbell-wiring.com/productinformation/specsheets/3A/Live/PDF/HBL3000_cart.pdf

Tommy

 

[teddlett]

Might be a bit overkill, but this is what we use at work when we need to drop multiple outlets.

http://www.hughstonengineering.com/product/mini-hughston-box

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[Marctrees]

Ya, Woodhead or McGill, the USA was built with their portable cord products.

Will last 3 lifetimes, but very spendy.

Just go with post #5 suggestion, stainless flush cover for durability.

And some good strain relief connector, not just some 50 cent 2 screw clamp.

Unless very light occasional use.

All available at Big Box stores. Marc

 

[Marctrees]

Do above if you're a regular guy.

If your'e gonna use it on jobsites 40 hr wk, then look at Woodhead, Hubble stuff. Marc