GFI in a drawer?

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I personnally don't mind the idea of using a SO cord/plug for a receptacle in the drawer.

George, I understand your reasoning with regards to 400.8(1) ...'fixed wiring'

But the drawer is made to be removed, and I think I like the idea of being able to unplug this receptacle to remove the drawer, when needed (for whatever reason you'd want to remove it).
 
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Todd, that's an aspect I hadn't thought of--I assumed a permanent connection to the drawer via SO cord.

If the SO had a cord cap on it, plugged into an outlet cut into the back of the cabinet, then that would alleviate the "fixed wiring" issue, in a large way. Now there is a short extension cord in the back of the drawer. That's legal, as far as I can tell. :D

Edit to add: I do like benaround's idea of a switch to kill the receptacle when the drawer is closed. Genius. :D

Edit again, to bold for the cheap seats. :D

[ March 24, 2005, 10:45 PM: Message edited by: georgestolz ]
 
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But does the light actually go out when the drawer is closed?
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Nope it just starts emitting darkness. :D

I think the idea of the receptacle as a disconnect has merit, but how many times will it take opening and closing the drawer before it wiggles the plug out? Twist lock anyone?

[ March 24, 2005, 12:30 AM: Message edited by: hurk27 ]
 
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I used to use "SO" cord all the time wiring up automation controls on industrial machinery. It was great for use in oily and greasy areas. I would run it through liquidtite anytime it was used around scrap metal or other sharp metal falling onto it.
 
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George
How would this be permanent wiring when the SO has a cord cap on it that plugs into a receptical in the cabinet?
Sorry, but I think you are wrong.

If the draw is removed, simply unplug the assembly from the "permanently" installed outlet located within the cabinet.

It is no different than installing an outlet in an upper cabinet over a stove to plug in a microwave/hoodvent.

Think about it.

Hurk
If you read my first post. We use Twist lock for this application.

[ March 24, 2005, 10:14 PM: Message edited by: bigjohn67 ]
 
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Originally posted by bigjohn67:
George
How would this be permanent wiring when the SO has a cord cap on it that plugs into a receptical in the cabinet?
Sorry, but I think you are wrong.
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John, you can't think I'm wrong, we're saying the same thing. :D :D
 
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I certainly don't like the idea but if proper strain relief were installed and a twist lock plug and receptacle were used, I don't see a big problem for the appliance "electrified drawer". Now all you need is a listing. :D
 
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While I agree with the sentiment, the drawer thing would only have to be approved, not listed, right? It would be composed of listed materials, like anything else is.
 
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You guys are killing me here. Geez, a listed electrical appliance drawer. Ok, you got me hook line and sinker.
 
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