takelly
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Can LED fixtures for a carwash that come with a molded in flexible cord be direct wired into a WP J-box? Or must they be cord and plug connected.
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I would check the instructions. Generally you cannot cut a cord end and direct wire as you have changed the listing. Personally I don't see an issue with it but it could be rejected.
hbiss
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Water proof fixtures with a SO cord whip? I would think what you want to do is the intended way to wire it.
-Hal
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I assumed the cord had a male end otherwise I didn't think he would be asking that question. He wrote "with a molded" - I figured he forgot the word male plug...
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Typically, if they have a cord with a male end, they are not listed for permanent installations, so you probably can't use them.
takelly
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The fixtures do not have a molded cord cap. The flexible cable is molded into the fixture.
The reason most manufacturers quit putting card ends on them is because they are good for any voltage from 100-277, the installer decides which voltage works for them.
It would always be cheaper the direct the cords into a J-box if it was allowed by code, but is it code compliant.
The reason most manufacturers quit putting card ends on them is because they are good for any voltage from 100-277, the installer decides which voltage works for them.
It would always be cheaper the direct the cords into a J-box if it was allowed by code, but is it code compliant.
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Then if there is no end then you are fine with using a wp jb.
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