Shop Light with 10' cord?

[mcman56]

I'm looking for a standard old fluorescent type shop light with 9 or 10 foot cord. Does anyone make one?

I need to move a light and thought I could just change out the cord but it is plastic snap together thing that does not want to come apart.

 

[ABSTIFFGS]

I'm looking for a standard old fluorescent type shop light with 9 or 10 foot cord. Does anyone make one?

I need to move a light and thought I could just change out the cord but it is plastic snap together thing that does not want to come apart.

I'd get a 6' extension cord

 

[PhysicsDude]

What type of "shop light" are you looking for?

A drop light like this?

A larger light like this?

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

I have a couple of these

with LED bulbs, the plug is even useful.

 

[machine_punk]

I despise what I call 'christmas light' extension cords (because they are really only good for one or two strings of Christmas lights). You know the type--they are dirt cheap, made of lamp cord in white or brown and have a molded triple-tap receptacle on the end. I prefer extension cords rated for 15 amps, so I don't have to worry too much about what I hook up to it.

HOWEVER, in this situation, it is absolutely the perfect answer. Wire as small as 14 gauge would be more than enough for one light. They come in white. They are similar in diameter to the shop light cords. They come in shorter lengths.

I'd get a UL-Listed version of the classic lamp-cord extension cord and use that to extend the cord for the shop light.

Kev

 

[mcman56]

One like this.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FY2QD96/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I already had a number of them so found one that could come apart for a new cord. I would still like to find one that comes with a long cord.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Where I wanted to hang one of my Costco Feit shop lights was more than 12' away from the ceiling outlet. No sweat. I bought about 10' of black SPT cable (a.k.a. "lamp cord") at HD and spliced it in the middle. A couple of crimped **** splices and some heat shrink and you can't even see it.

 

[Norcal]

Where I wanted to hang one of my Costco Feit shop lights was more than 12' away from the ceiling outlet. No sweat. I bought about 10' of black SPT cable (a.k.a. "lamp cord") at HD and spliced it in the middle. A couple of crimped **** splices and some heat shrink and you can't even see it.

A cord should never be spliced to make it longer or repair it **** splices just make it worse.

 

[66HertzClone]

I'm looking for a standard old fluorescent type shop light with 9 or 10 foot cord. Does anyone make one?

I need to move a light and thought I could just change out the cord but it is plastic snap together thing that does not want to come apart.

I'd get a 6' extension cord

Scratches head It always puzzles me when some makes the first response to a new thread and uses the quote function, why? It should be obvious that you are replying to the only other post in the thread, why does it need to be quoted? I'm not trying to be a wise guy, I just wonder the reasoning behind it. Once several people have chimed in and referenced other things or added links, it makes sense. Just wondering.........................

 

[Stuart in MN]

Before this gets completely off track, to answer the original question: I don't think you will be able to find a shop light with a cord that long, they just don't make them that way. You'll have to use an extension cord or otherwise replace or extend the cord that comes with the light.

 

[bushmechanic]

What type of "shop light" are you looking for?

A drop light like this?

A larger light like this?

Come on, Physics Dude. You know only one of those is fluorescent.

 

[CJ7VFR]

Before this gets completely off track, to answer the original question: I don't think you will be able to find a shop light with a cord that long, they just don't make them that way. You'll have to use an extension cord or otherwise replace or extend the cord that comes with the light.

Yeah, just get yourself an extension cord to be able to hang the light where you need it.

They sell extension cords that are made from larger gage wire than the cheapy lamp cord versions. The better ones cost a bit more, but are worth it.

In my garage, I put 4 foot shop lights on each side of where my cars would be parked so I would have plenty of light to work on them. In order to do that, I had to put them on extension cords.

I bought 15 foot long extension cords that are made with 14 gage wire for the lights. I could have gone with the 16 gage cords, which were rated for 13 amps, but I wanted the 14 gage versions just incase I ended up not using one for the lights, and wanted to use it for a power tool or whatever.

Jim

 

[alfredeneuman]

Extension cords shouldn't be used as a substitute for fixed wiring.
(In fact it's an Electrical Code violation)
They're meant to be used for temporary purposes only.

 

[lmalcomb]

Extension cords shouldn't be used as a substitute for fixed wiring.
(In fact it's an Electrical Code violation)
They're meant to be used for temporary purposes only.

You are correct.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I need to move a light and thought I could just change out the cord but it is plastic snap together thing that does not want to come apart.

Without a picture, that is likely the "strain relief". Pinch it on the inside of the fixture while pulling the cord from the outside. Worst case, just go at it with side cutter and chop it to pieces. You can find strain reliefs cheap on eBay.

I would guess it is 2 wire that assembled in a flat configuration. Some times called "zip cord". More correctly "lamp cord". Trade term is SPT-1 or SPT-2 and is typically 18 gauge rated for 7A (-2 has thicker insulation but same power rating). Your big box store typically will cut to length.

You can also buy 12' of SPT-1 with a molded plug for around $6 on eBay.

 

[sberry]

A lamp cord is fine for a light but many of them are 2 wire.

Wire as small as 14 gauge would be more than enough for one light.

Wire as small as 16 would be good for several common shop lights.

 

[CJ7VFR]

Extension cords shouldn't be used as a substitute for fixed wiring.
(In fact it's an Electrical Code violation)
They're meant to be used for temporary purposes only.

Is it only a code violation for lights?

What does the NEC say about using power strips that have multiple receptacles on the end of what is basically an extension cord?

People use millions of these for computers, TV's, sound system setups, and stuff like that so that they can plug in all of their electrical devices in the same area because there is not enough wall receptacles for everything.

Is that technically a violation also?

Jim

 

[Stuart in MN]

Is it only a code violation for lights?

What does the NEC say about using power strips that have multiple receptacles on the end of what is basically an extension cord?

People use millions of these for computers, TV's, sound system setups, and stuff like that so that they can plug in all of their electrical devices in the same area because there is not enough wall receptacles for everything.

Is that technically a violation also?

Jim

As he said in his post, it's a violation for fixed wiring. TVs, sound systems, etc. plugged into an extension cord are not considered fixed or permanent installations.

 

[alfredeneuman]

What does the NEC say about using power strips that have multiple receptacles on the end of what is basically an extension cord?
Jim

"Power Strips" are listed as "Relocatable Power Taps" by UL.
They are required to be plugged into a permanent outlet. This eliminates plugging one into another. Their length is also limited.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Wire as small as 16 would be good for several common shop lights.

The Feit LED dual 4' shop lights use 18 gauge SPT-1.

 

[tonyciambrone]

A cord should never be spliced to make it longer or repair it **** splices just make it worse.

Because reasons?

 

[CJ7VFR]

As he said in his post, it's a violation for fixed wiring. TVs, sound systems, etc. plugged into an extension cord are not considered fixed or permanent installations.

If the lights the OP has, or anyone else has, use a cord with a male plug on the end in order to plug them into a receptacle to get power, then wouldn't that mean they are not "fixed" wiring light fixtures, since they are getting power the same way as the stereo/tv/sound system items?

It sounds like anything that gets plugged into a receptacle via a cord as it's power source would be considered non-permanent.

Or is my thinking wrong?

Jim

 

[Bert_]

If the lights the OP has, or anyone else has, use a cord with a male plug on the end in order to plug them into a receptacle to get power, then wouldn't that mean they are not "fixed" wiring light fixtures, since they are getting power the same way as the stereo/tv/sound system items?

It sounds like anything that gets plugged into a receptacle via a cord as it's power source would be considered non-permanent.

Or is my thinking wrong?

Jim

I would think that since the lights are attached to the ceiling, by chain or screws / ect., that they are fixed.

I wouldn't use an extension cord if I were installing a light for someone else, but on my own property I would do it in a minute. I'd probably use the cheapest 18 gauge cord I could find too. A little two lamp shop light draws less than one amp.