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Default Attach outlet extender

On Wed, 15 Jul 2020 19:09:03 -0700 (PDT), AK
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On Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 9:05:01 PM UTC-5, Clare Snyder wrote:
On Wed, 15 Jul 2020 15:07:42 -0700 (PDT), AK
wrote:

On Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 3:40:37 PM UTC-5, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 7/15/2020 4:28 PM, AK wrote:
Is there a way to attach this so it does not come loose when I am removing cords?

Thanks.

https://imgur.com/a/AaRGYH9


Yes, replace it with one like third one down that has a screw to hold it
in place
https://www.amazon.com/outlet-extend...utlet+extender

Thanks Ed.

Andy

The first step is to wire the box properly. You can't connect a box
with extention cord like that. Buy a proper "power bar" and plug it in
where you have that cord plugged in (you didn't REALLY" hardwire" that
circuit with fleible extention cord, did you????

something like
https://www.uline.ca/Product/Detail/...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
with 12 connections on a 6 foot cord or this one
https://www.infinitecables.com/power...iABEgKsyvD_BwE
with a 15 foot cord


It is not wired with an extension cord, but with properly gauged wire.

Andy

Not according to the picture. What you have installed is illegal and
could be unsafe. Definitely not done "to code" Flexible cable is NOT
allowed for permanent installation, and the cable MUST be secured to
the structure within 6 inches of the box, and fastened every 2 frrt or
so to the wall. Also, that kinf of cable needs to be secured to the
box with a proper strain relief bushing listed for use with that
cable.