Have you tried the new wireless power cords?
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Have you tried the new wireless power cords?
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As soon as cord is attached to a surface it is permanent wiring, and not code compliant.
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While I can see the validity of this logic in the big picture, it would seem to be a bit draconian in a practical sense as there are many situations where a cord or extension cord is held in a particular place/route for safety reasons (tripping, etc.) because hard wiring isn't really possible. I'm going to guess that this is an oft-made violation in the real world!Originally Posted by Rollie Meyers
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My approach to ceiling drops:
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That's the right way to do it.
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The alternative to that is a short pigtail with strain relief from the box on the ceiling with twist lock connection to the actual cord.
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The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...
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Another right way to do it. The advantage with this method is that you can hang the cord drop at a height that you can reach without a ladder.
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You shouldn’t be commenting on electrical advice threads, if this is an example of what you think is correct would suffice.
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Just to clarify - are you saying that if I have a cord with a plug on the end of it and I plug it into an outlet - and then attach that cord to something, it's considered permanent wiring? Even though it's not permanently connected into the electrical system (because of the plug)?
Is that part of the national electrical code? Or just local jurisdiction?
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