On Oct 8, 7:27 pm, "John Grabowski" wrote:
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Greetings,

I have two computers, one in the basement and one on the third floor,
which I would like to run off the same plug-in UPS (expensive, so I
don't want to purchase another one). There is already conduit going
up to the third floor. What do I need to properly (to-code) install a
UPS protected outlet on the third floor which shares the plug-in UPS
in the basement? Is there a code-compliant solution? Are you allowed
to plug a cord into a UPS which goes into a junction box, is spliced
to THHN, and then into the house wiring?

Thank you for your time,
William

PS: I am not asking for instructions on how to install an outlet. The
outlet that the UPS plugs into in the basement is already GFI
protected. There are enough spare cubic inches in the box to support
an additional device and wiring.

Perhaps the installation of a flanged inlet at the UPS location would give
you the ability to use permanent wiring in the wall. I'm not sure what wire
size you need, but they come in 15 and 20 amp and perhaps 30 amp straight
blade and twistlock.. Depending on the inlet configuration that you use,
you might need to make your own cord set-up to connect the flanged inlet to
your UPS. At the third floor location you could just have a regular
receptacle or something different like a twistlock to indicate that it's
special.

Thank you very much David, John, and RMB for attempting to help me
create a NEC complaint installation. I am going to proceed with
project "central UPS" as one poster put it. I am going to use a red
plate and a label from a labeling machine which states the receptacle
is connected to the basement UPS. I will use twist lock flanged
connectors (in the basement) and 12 AWG wire throughout.

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