Twistlock requirement

[gserve]

I thought that I read or was told that a twistlock receptacle and cord cap was required when flexible cord was used with HID lighting(high or low bays). I looked in article 410.30 and didn't see any mention of it. Could someone enlighten me? Thanks

 

[chevyx92]

I thought that I read or was told that a twistlock receptacle and cord cap was required when flexible cord was used with HID lighting(high or low bays). I looked in article 410.30 and didn't see any mention of it. Could someone enlighten me? Thanks

Check 410.30(C)(1)(2)c

 

[benaround]

I don't believe that a 'twist-lok' is a requirement.

 

[mdshunk]

I know when you order your high bays pre-whipped, they'll come with twist locks. I'd hardly call it a requirement, however. Mayve a good idea in locations subject to high vibrations.

 

[chevyx92]

I don't believe that a 'twist-lok' is a requirement.

If you read 410.30(C)(1)(2)c, it refrences 604.6(C) which tells us receptacles and connector must be of the locking type. Or am I missing something?

 

[mdshunk]

If you read 410.30(C)(1)(2)c, it refrences 604.6(C) which tells us receptacles and connector must be of the locking type. Or am I missing something?

:grin:

Article 604 is for manufactured wiring systems. Stuff like Reloc, etc.

 

[chevyx92]

:grin:

Article 604 is for manufactured wiring systems. Stuff like Reloc, etc.

Guess I read that too fast. Thanks. :grin:

 

[benaround]

Thanks Marc

 

[gserve]

Why would they come pre-whipped with a twist lock if there wasn't a code requiring them?

 

[benaround]

gserve,

If pre-whipped means ' a manafactured wiring system ' there is a code

requiring them.

 

[LarryFine]

Why would they come pre-whipped with a twist lock if there wasn't a code requiring them?

Maybe a locking receptacle is a redundant anti-falling measure.

 

[infinity]

Maybe a locking receptacle is a redundant anti-falling measure.

I would think so. Also keeps someone from unplugging the fixture and plugging in an extension cord or some other device.

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

I know when you order your high bays pre-whipped, they'll come with twist locks. I'd hardly call it a requirement, however. Mayve a good idea in locations subject to high vibrations.

We get ours with just pigtail,why add to cost ?

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

I would think so. Also keeps someone from unplugging the fixture and plugging in an extension cord or some other device.

It's a geat idea but not required

 

[paul]

We get ours with just pigtail,why add to cost ?

To keep the NAFTA supporters happy.