suspended outlet?

[theoldwizard1]

It is done all the time.

Strain relief is recommended/potentially required. You want SOOW or SJOOW ...

SOOW is rated for 600V and has much thicker insulation. For a pendant, skip the SJOOW, you want the thicker insulation.

 

[PoorOwner]

Thanks everyone, final product came out very nice

 

[PoorOwner]

I got my top grip, I was a little unsure which way it goes,
but is this installed correctly?

The loose end will be going to a ceiling box but I am thinking of putting a plug on it and start using before I have all the ceiling electrical done. (and that's not where it will be hooking to, just needed somewhere to suspend it to test)

 

[Phantomd]

Looks good to me, that's how all the ones I have seen in manufacturing plants are done.

 

[BD1]

I found wiring a extension cord to a outlet box is handy. The cord is wired solid so it's always there. No more cords being relocated. You could even have a double outlet 1900 box on cord.

 

[rsanter]

Good idea. If the machine stays there great

If you move things around then just install a cord reel.
My cord reels are the most used plugs in the shop

 

[Norcal]

I found wiring a extension cord to a outlet box is handy. The cord is wired solid so it's always there. No more cords being relocated. You could even have a double outlet 1900 box on cord.

A 1900 box does not meet code.

 

[BD1]

Huh?? 1900 boxes are commonly used for double outlets. The difference is it's on a cord. You can use a outdoor 1900 too.
I never heard that.


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[Norcal]

Huh?? 1900 boxes are commonly used for double outlets. The difference is it's on a cord. You can use a outdoor 1900 too.
I never heard that.


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The reason that it’s not good is because of being suspended by a cord.

 

[BD1]

The reason that it’s not good is because of being suspended by a cord.

You misunderstood. I stated wiring a extension cord to a 1900 , meaning one that is fixed. The cord is hard wired to the box. IF you want, you can replace cord female end with s 1900 box and add duplex outlets.


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[Norcal]

You misunderstood. I stated wiring a extension cord to a 1900 , meaning one that is fixed. The cord is hard wired to the box. IF you want, you can replace cord female end with s 1900 box and add duplex outlets.


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I did not misunderstand, a cord suspended 4X4 box is not compliant. The OP did it right, could have used a 2 gang FS or a FD box if he wanted.

 

[BD1]

I did not misunderstand, a cord suspended 4X4 box is not compliant. The OP did it right, could have used a 2 gang FS or a FD box if he wanted.

[emoji23]. My post is a cord wired to a "existing " 1900 box mounted. Add the cord to that box and cord will be there forever.
So you did misinterpret. No problem, it happens.


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[Pinnie]

I did not misunderstand, a cord suspended 4X4 box is not compliant. The OP did it right, could have used a 2 gang FS or a FD box if he wanted.

I disagree it’s inherently is violation.

 

[dave*99]

I disagree it’s inherently is violation.

This is a 6+ year old thread. Probably not worth waking it up.