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bms42 t1_j22fzhn wrote

Reply to comment by Rdb12389 in 120v Extension Cord with USB outlets by HardSn0wCrash

As far as I'm aware you cannot wire up a 110v receptacle to a stranded wire in a non-fixed location, so the fact the individual components are UL listed is irrelevant - this is definitely not code compliant.

It's also probably perfectly safe under reasonable use, but the problem with people is that they're unreasonable.

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nye1387 t1_j22gw5x wrote

"the problem with people is that they're unreasonable."

No truer words

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Apotropaic_Sphinx t1_j22so7g wrote

> As far as I'm aware you cannot wire up a 110v receptacle to a stranded wire in a non-fixed location

Sure you can. As long as the outlet and the wire are rated for the intended load, and the environment they are to be used in (wet/dry.) Also grounded properly in case of metal faceplates (which OP did.) Stranded wire is fine.

>This is definitely not code compliant.

Which code? Care to share the reference?

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nivek_c t1_j23zou1 wrote

NEC 400.7 the 11 listed uses for flexible cable. This is definitely a code violation. Item 11 in the list is the one you want

  1. Between an existing receptacle outlet and an inlet, where the inlet provides power to an additional single receptacle outlet. The wiring interconnecting the inlet to the single receptacle outlet shall be a Chapter 3 wiring method. The inlet, receptacle outlet, and Chapter 3 wiring method, including the flexible cord and fittings, shall be a listed assembly specific for this application.
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Apotropaic_Sphinx t1_j25gft4 wrote

Well, good on you for actually providing the ref. It's actually 400.10 now as of 2023 but the wording is basically the same.

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nivek_c t1_j25il10 wrote

Yea I'm not even remotely familiar with the 2023 revisions, my jurisdiction is still on 2017 lol. I suppose I better get a copy and start reviewing

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Lee2026 t1_j23pq8c wrote

What you describe is a drop outlet and it exists/is for sale commercially

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nsa_reddit_monitor t1_j22owm5 wrote

I've seen desk lamps with built in 120v outlets in several hotels.

Also, nearly all UL listed power strips use stranded wire.

So I'd hazard a guess that it doesn't really matter.

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chopsuwe t1_j232lrq wrote

My understanding is that stranded wire isn't suitable for use with American outlets as it it tends to squish out from under the screw head when tightened. As long as it can be connected securely it's fine.

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Graygem t1_j23yzao wrote

This outlet uses the screw down clamps, the wire isn't directly under the screw. It will secure stranded wire just fine.

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