s.o. cord

[normbac]

Anybody have a website where I can find a 20A single gang receptacle j box that would be sufficient to hang from a 20 ft. ceiling on s o cord preferably industrial grade dry location going to use a strain relief grip on each end and would like a profesional look on the receptacle end.
or any better ideas would be appreciated TIA

 

[wireguru]

i like these from woodhead

http://www.woodhead.com/data/current1488/multiple outlet boxes 902.pdf

 

[Huevos]

i like these from woodhead

http://www.woodhead.com/data/current1488/multiple outlet boxes 902.pdf

Those look good but why not just use a cord body?

 

[normbac]

Those are perfect thanks

i like these from woodhead

http://www.woodhead.com/data/current1488/multiple%20outlet%20boxes%20902.pdf

 

[normbac]

Those look good but why not just use a cord body?

Are you refering to a twist lock type?

It has to be a duplex receptacle

 

[Huevos]

Those look good but why not just use a cord body?

Are you refering to a twist lock type?

It has to be a duplex receptacle

Twist lock, straight blade. Didn't know it had to be a duplex. Just not used to seeing boxes hanging on cords.

 

[wireguru]

those are cool because they also have a single gang width box with a receptacle on each side too.

 

[mdshunk]

SO cord probably isn't the best material to use for a cord drop. I'd advise 'bus drop cord'. I generally just use a cast FSE body on the end, with a Kellems type cord connector in the hub.

 

[enosez]

SO cord probably isn't the best material to use for a cord drop. I'd advise 'bus drop cord'. I generally just use a cast FSE body on the end, with a Kellems type cord connector in the hub.

Hey Mark,

Weve been using SO cord since I've been here for drops, can you explain why it isnt the best material to use.

 

[mdshunk]

Weve been using SO cord since I've been here for drops, can you explain why it isnt the best material to use.

I could, but it will stick with you longer if you see for yourself in 10 years.

 

[76nemo]

I could, but it will stick with you longer if you see for yourself in 10 years.

C'mon Marc, I used SO as drops in several industrial sites. Please explain that further. What do you have to say exactly?

 

[mdshunk]

C'mon Marc, I used SO as drops in several industrial sites. Please explain that further. What do you have to say exactly?

In my observation, SO cord self-destructs in time. If you don't want to use bus drop cord, at least use something with a "T" in it, like SJT.