Where to find a replacement electrical triple tap?
#21
Search instead for triple outlet or 3 outlet extension cord.


Glad its my shop I am responsible for - I only have to make me happy.

Reply
#22
(09-22-2016, 06:10 AM)Pirate Wrote: I use a 2 gang box, with 2, duplex outlets. Cheap, rugged, and outlets can be replaced.
http://www.lowes.com/pd/Raco-2-Gang-Gray...ox/1098475

http://www.lowes.com/pd/Raco-2-Gang-Squa...r/50053659

http://www.lowes.com/pd/Eaton-15-Amp-125...et/1098367



+1

I took a 12ga 100' extension cord, cut it in half, then used the boxes like you did.
Steve

Missouri






 
The Revos apparently are designed to clamp railroad ties and pull together horrifically prepared joints
WaterlooMark 02/9/2020








Reply
#23
I used the steel boxes with brackets to wire my workbench.  I use the larger holes on the brackets (5/16" I think) with nuts and bolts to hold the boxes to the bench.

I repurposed 12-gauge extension cords I found at a rummage sale, lopping the receptacle ends off.

Then in truly lazy/cheap fashion, I grabbed some plates that were already wired with double duplexes.  They were factory wired, believe it or not.  They were being replaced with new receptacles that "featured" those child safety things.

I asked the electrician that was doing the work if I could grab a few, "sure!"

The Lever Nuts from Wago are rated for finely stranded cable to 12-gauge, so they make for a good interface between the extension cord to the solid conductors with which the receptacles were wired.

The steel boxes are very sturdy.

I was told by someone that the steel boxes on the ends of a cord will get you dinged during Osha jobsite inspections.  Osha never visits my basement, though.
Reply
#24
I searched for exterior christmas light extension cord then used the pictures option and got this

http://www.christmaslightsetc.com/p/SJTW...-58797.htm
Reply
#25
Thanks for all the ideas, guys. I've pretty much given up on the idea of a triple tap replacement. Can't find them anywhere.

I'm not going to buy an extension cord, just to cut off the head and put it on my own cord. I might as well just keep it together and use it. Buying a super short one and using my longer wire might work, but I don't want it just held together with tape.

I'll just use the double box and wire it with a couple outlets. That'll work.

Thanks again.
" The founding fathers weren't trying to protect citizens' rights to have an interesting hobby." I Learn Each Day 1/18/13

www.RUSTHUNTER.com
Reply
#26
Here is an extension cord with an outlet box mounted to my ts. Table saw plugs into it, and blade changing wrenches hang next to it. Makes it easy to unplug, when changing blades. Saw plug has a short wire attached to it, so plug doesn't drop when unplugged.
Nice to have the extra outlets there when needed.


[Image: easy-shop-tip2.jpg]
I long for the days when Coke was a soft drink, and Black and Decker was a quality tool.
Happiness is a snipe free planer
Reply
#27
I buy these and zip-tie them to a standard single plug. that way when they get lose (they all do)I just replace the adapter. very simple
Yes
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-El.../204836969
Life is what you make of it, change your thinking, change your life!
Don's woodshop
Reply
#28
(09-22-2016, 10:04 PM)Gregory of Sherwood Forest Wrote: Thanks for all the ideas, guys. I've pretty much given up on the idea of a triple tap replacement. Can't find them anywhere.

Don't give up just yet.  Call Kwik-Lok and ask them if they are going to get this thing on the market in time for you:

[Image: tri-tap.jpg]

I have been using their single ends for years and love them.  I wish they would make a matching male end too.

Link to site.
Reply
#29
I simply pick up 6 outlet strips at yard sales.  I look at them to be sure they are screwed together.  I toss the 6' cord and put them on the end of my extension code.  I also bypass the switch.  If you need something rated for 20 amps, this will not work.
I tried not believing.  That did not work, so now I just believe
Reply
#30
(09-22-2016, 05:55 PM)jppierson Wrote: I searched for exterior christmas light extension cord then used the pictures option and got this

http://www.christmaslightsetc.com/p/SJTW...-58797.htm

Except 16ga is pretty light wire.
Reply


Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)

Product Recommendations

Here are some supplies and tools we find essential in our everyday work around the shop. We may receive a commission from sales referred by our links; however, we have carefully selected these products for their usefulness and quality.