I would like to install a panel with multiple (i.e., 8)
individually-switched outlets hooked up to a 20 amp circuit.

I'm looking for something that is pre-built, so is easy to hook up. But
I'm not sure who might sell such a think (or even if it has a specific
name).

Any suggestions?

Thanks
Alok

"Alok Nigam" wrote in message
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I would like to install a panel with multiple (i.e., 8)
individually-switched outlets hooked up to a 20 amp circuit.

I'm looking for something that is pre-built, so is easy to hook up. But
I'm not sure who might sell such a think (or even if it has a specific
name).

Any suggestions?

Thanks
Alok


You didn't mention what you are trying to accomplish or how this is going to
be used. Is it supposed to be portable or mounted on or in a wall? It is
possible to gang several boxes together to create a row of 8 switches
mounted inside of a wall. There are gang boxes that can be purchased and
wired with several switches. You could try researching lighting equipment
for television and motion pictures if you are looking for something more
industrial.

I might be able to help you better if you provide more information.

"Alok Nigam" wrote in message
ups.com...
I would like to install a panel with multiple (i.e., 8)
individually-switched outlets hooked up to a 20 amp circuit.

I'm looking for something that is pre-built, so is easy to hook up. But
I'm not sure who might sell such a think (or even if it has a specific
name).

Sure, you want a Smith 242-8. It is a really big seller because so many
people need just what you are looking for. Any Builder's Square or
Hechingers will have it.

I'm finishing my basement and setting up an in wall aquarium. I expect
(over time) to have quite a bit of equipment, and would like to make
sure I have enough wiring. But, I want to do this with the least effort
possible - so I'd like to buy something pre-wired that I can put in the
wall that gives me several outlets, each with a separate on/off switch.

Thanks
Alok

John Grabowski wrote:



You didn't mention what you are trying to accomplish or how this is going to
be used. Is it supposed to be portable or mounted on or in a wall? It is
possible to gang several boxes together to create a row of 8 switches
mounted inside of a wall. There are gang boxes that can be purchased and
wired with several switches. You could try researching lighting equipment
for television and motion pictures if you are looking for something more
industrial.

I might be able to help you better if you provide more information.

Thanks. But I don't find that with a quick google (& Hechingers is out
of business in Northern Virginia). Do you have a more complete
description/reference?

Regards,
Alok

Toller wrote:

Sure, you want a Smith 242-8. It is a really big seller because so many
people need just what you are looking for. Any Builder's Square or
Hechingers will have it.

On 10 Dec 2006 17:01:20 -0800, "Alok Nigam"
wrote:

I would like to install a panel with multiple (i.e., 8)
individually-switched outlets hooked up to a 20 amp circuit.

I'm looking for something that is pre-built, so is easy to hook up. But
I'm not sure who might sell such a think (or even if it has a specific
name).

Any suggestions?


Only thing I've ever seen like that is lighting controllers
for stage lighting, but that seems kind of high-end when you
could just as easily run a bunch of individual wires in a
1.5" conduit.

Alok Nigam spake thus:

Toller wrote:

Sure, you want a Smith 242-8. It is a really big seller because so many
people need just what you are looking for. Any Builder's Square or
Hechingers will have it.

Thanks. But I don't find that with a quick google (& Hechingers is out
of business in Northern Virginia). Do you have a more complete
description/reference?

You need to recognize when you leg is being pulled.


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"Alok Nigam" wrote in message
ups.com...
I'm finishing my basement and setting up an in wall aquarium. I expect
(over time) to have quite a bit of equipment, and would like to make
sure I have enough wiring. But, I want to do this with the least effort
possible - so I'd like to buy something pre-wired that I can put in the
wall that gives me several outlets, each with a separate on/off switch.

Thanks
Alok



I don't know of anything prewired that will give you 8 switches controlling
8 receptacles. The easiest way I can think of is to gang two sets of 8
switch boxes together and mount one set low for the receptacles and one set
high for the switches. You will need to special order 8 gang wall plates
from an electrical supply house for the switches and outlets.


John Grabowski wrote:



You didn't mention what you are trying to accomplish or how this is
going to
be used. Is it supposed to be portable or mounted on or in a wall? It
is
possible to gang several boxes together to create a row of 8 switches
mounted inside of a wall. There are gang boxes that can be purchased
and
wired with several switches. You could try researching lighting
equipment
for television and motion pictures if you are looking for something more
industrial.

I might be able to help you better if you provide more information.