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-marty
03-20-2007, 01:06 AM
When you have a pendent fixture, there is a c clip that keeps the cord (18-3 sjt) from sliding through the canopy.
I need to find these clips on the internet.
What is the name of these clips?
Thanks
ps - I know about the overhand knot but for my use the clips will work better.
infinity
03-20-2007, 04:39 AM
The part is called a strain relief. Here is one example:
http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/images/GP73B.jpg
Do a Goggle search for "strain relief" for more options.
bphgravity
03-20-2007, 06:47 AM
You mean wrapping a half of role of electrical tape around the cord to preventing from passing through the mount strap hole is an unaccepatable practice? ;)
LawnGuyLandSparky
03-20-2007, 07:56 AM
Mount strap? If those were necessary, canopy holes wouldn't line up with the box tabs.
satcom
03-20-2007, 02:33 PM
They are Heyco strain reliefs, we have used their products for years.
http://www.heyco.com/default1.tpl
Dennis Alwon
03-20-2007, 02:49 PM
I believe the OP is talking about a small metal ring in the shape of a "C" that gets squeezed onto a pendent cord. I would try a lighting supply company that carries fixture parts.
The clamp needs to be in place usually down by the socket so that the shade and socket are not putting stress on the connection. Up above in the canopy I would tie a knot in the cord.
Rockyd
03-20-2007, 02:50 PM
Hey Marty.
You got sumptin against 400.10 (fpn)?
Dennis Alwon
03-20-2007, 03:37 PM
When you have a pendent fixture, there is a c clip that keeps the cord (18-3 sjt) from sliding through the canopy.
Marty-- I just called my lighting supply place and they sell the clips I believe you need but they gave me their supplier
http://www.americanderosa.com/
The parts I thought you need are parts number B556 small one and B557 large one-- their number is 1-800-777-4440. He did call it a strain relief as others have said.
al hildenbrand
03-20-2007, 04:11 PM
Nice link Satcom!
http://www.heyco.com/pages/thumbs/thumbs2/th_2_22b.jpg
I don't think I've ever run across these little bushings any where else than in the manufacturer completed assembly of a pendant fixture.
Cool.
400.10 Pull at Joints and Terminals
FPN: Some methods of preventing pull on a cord from being transmitted to joints or terminals are knotting the cord, winding with tape, and fittings designed for the purpose.
satcom
03-20-2007, 08:13 PM
Al,
Heyco also makes the tools, to crimp the c type, and molded bushings. Heyco is one of the largest suppliers to lighting industry, they make a lot of special products that are not listed in the catalog.
-marty
03-21-2007, 01:01 AM
yes yes yes, AL, Dennis, and Satcom that is it.
THIS FORUM ROCKS !!!!!!
yes that was shouting.
Thanks to ALL.
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