OT: Low Profile Electrical Outlet

Bob La Londe

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Jan 15, 2022, 1:44:58 PM1/15/22

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Wire...Box... 120v-Plug

I could have sworn I saw something like that once, but for the life of
me I can't find it.

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ABLE1

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Jan 15, 2022, 2:41:18 PM1/15/22

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On 1/15/2022 1:45 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
> ~~~~~|_____| >~~~
>
> Wire...Box... 120v-Plug
>
> I could have sworn I saw something like that once, but for the life of
> me I can't find it.
>
>
>

Hi Bob,

Are you thinking of a special extension cord type box??

You say, 120V-Plug??

Do you really mean Socket??

Terminology adjustment??

Les

Bob La Londe

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Jan 15, 2022, 2:53:13 PM1/15/22

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Not powered with extension cord.

First item is wire as described.

Second item is box presumably with outlet.

Third item is plug to show orientation to plug in as ascii pictured and
labeled.

Don't over think it.

Maybe this one is better:
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Wire...box.. plug

I will not provide a boat load of background information for the
application as its not relevant to finding a solution, and usually winds
up as a huge distraction due to people picking at details instead of
helping with the solution.

ABLE1

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Jan 15, 2022, 3:21:48 PM1/15/22

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Sorry I over thinking this but,

You looking for a length of 14/2 w/g Romex wire with a single gang
box and a duplex receptacle so you can plug in a cord with a device
on the end to provide an operation of your choosing??

Like this??

https://www.gordonelectricsupply.com/p/Woodhead-3000-Dup-Rcpt-Portable-Outlet-Bx/5849339?msclkid=433ced6ce3521f36f9a38c8fcf01ad06

Bob La Londe

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Jan 15, 2022, 4:10:25 PM1/15/22

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WAY to big for the application. I have something that looks almost
exactly like that on the end of a cord reel extension cord in my garage.
The original "receptacle" wouldn't hold a plug any more.

There are some old style Bakelite low profile outlets that "might" work,
but I am not a big fan of Bakelite.

Imagine a box 1/4-1/3 the depth of that one with the outlet on the small
side. "Low Profile Electrical Outlet"

RTS

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Jan 15, 2022, 4:35:50 PM1/15/22

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I've seen some might small metal boxes, but their made for surface wire
routing, you would have a problem mounting a strain relief..
RTS
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ABLE1

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Jan 15, 2022, 4:41:06 PM1/15/22

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Needless to say it will have to assembled since I don't think it will be
easy to find off the shelf

Ok, so how about a single gang wiremold box??

Like this maybe??

https://www.zoro.com/wiremold-raceway-metallic-v500v700-single-gang-receptacle-box-1516d-ivory-v5748s/i/G0175954/?q=wiremold%20single%20gang%20box

RTS

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Jan 15, 2022, 4:47:55 PM1/15/22

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I've used these, but not really UL list for the use.. ;-)
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Wiremold-700-Series-1-Piece-White-Raceway-Electrical-Box/3277047

Bob La Londe

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Jan 15, 2022, 5:36:53 PM1/15/22

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Getting closer on size, but the outlet and plug will still be in the
wrong orientation.

ABLE1

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Jan 15, 2022, 6:47:42 PM1/15/22

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ABLE1

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Jan 20, 2022, 8:23:40 AM1/20/22

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On 1/15/2022 1:45 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:

ABLE1

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Jan 20, 2022, 8:25:24 AM1/20/22

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On 1/15/2022 1:45 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:

> ~~~~~|_____| >~~~
>
> Wire...Box... 120v-Plug
>
> I could have sworn I saw something like that once, but for the life of
> me I can't find it.
>

Hey Bob,

Did you ever find what you were searching for??
Or did you come up with a different plan??

Les

Bob La Londe

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Jan 21, 2022, 5:17:16 PM1/21/22

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I decided to go with a single snap in outlet and machine a purpose built
box with one of the CNC mills. Probably make it out of acetal, but
aluminum is an option. Just have to add a ground lug if I go with
aluminum. I ordered a few of those snap in outlets because I think they
will be handy on machine cabinets for auxiliary equipment.
(lights/solenoids etc)

ABLE1

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Jan 21, 2022, 6:55:42 PM1/21/22

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On 1/21/2022 5:17 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
> I decided to go with a single snap in outlet and machine a purpose built
> box with one of the CNC mills. Probably make it out of acetal, but
> aluminum is an option. Just have to add a ground lug if I go with
> aluminum. I ordered a few of those snap in outlets because I think they
> will be handy on machine cabinets for auxiliary equipment.
> (lights/solenoids etc)
>

Bob,

Where there is a will there is a way!!! Congrats!!!

Les

Jim Davis

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Jan 22, 2022, 12:47:03 AM1/22/22

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Damn !
I read your post earlier today while I was on an installation but didn't have the time to respond.
This may be to "klugie" for you but I was going to suggest that you purchase a standard shallow metal electrical box and with all of the machining equipment you have, mill out one side of the box to accommodate the outlet and the other side of the box for a wire clamp and just put a blank cover on the face.
You didn't say whether you could use a two prong or three prong plug. Or how heavy a cord you have to use. But in either case you could buy a single two prong rectangular socket and a two prong plug which would obviously be rectangular rather than round and thus smaller. Mount the two prong socket vertically on the side of the metal box and use a cord with a two prong plug with an offset right or left hand cord. If you require the (third pin) ground, just run a separate wire from the device and attach it directly to the metal box and device with lug and a screw.

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Jim Davis

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Jan 22, 2022, 12:50:50 AM1/22/22

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Oh yeah?
I'd like you to explain to my wife how that works