have an electrical question

[richirich_99]

I am wanting to wire an electrical outlet (one in the metal box) to one of those large orange extension cords, so that i can have only one cord coming out of my cab to supply power to everything. Im not sure how to go about this. I have seen someone else on here with this kind of set up, but can not find it again, or remember who it was. if any one has any links or some simple instructions that would be a lot of help.

 

[FaderVader]

Just pick up a wiring guide, its super simple.

3 wires

Hot
Nuetral
Ground

Cut your female end off you extension cord.


you have three wires inside your outer rubber shell.

Generally they are sheathed in there own color reference casing.

Red (or sometimes black make sure to check your wiring specs) = Hot

white = Neutral

green or bare copper wire is ground.

You cut the casing off and screw hot to hot, Nuet to Nuet, and screw the ground on the little side screw on the plug outlet. (the plug outlet generally says what is teh hot and nuet connect screw.)


Plug and play, literally fallow any home wiring guide.

 

[richirich_99]

Thanks! that helps me out! im picking up all the part tomorrow to do this.

 

[DiscoBiscuit]

hey man, hope you don't mind my two cents. I picked up a multiple outlet strip at the hardware store and a heavy duty grounded recptacle. I cut the stock plug from the cord, stripped the wires and slipped it through the hole in the cab. Then I installed the receptacle. It's removable just in case.

I started out with one of those electrical boxes but it just took up extra room. Things like DC wall warts, timers and speed controllers take up too much space when plugged in. You can get a half dozen or so 1 foot extension cords so everything will fit on one strip or just get another outlet strip and plug it into the first one. This assumes your outlet strip(s) are in the utility room. Some of these strips say surge protector but they're really just a breaker in case of an electrical short. They don't really offer any surge advantage IMO.

If you can find em, get the female receptacle with straight wire clamps. They're better than the old school type you have to wrap the wire around the screw. The straight wire clamp style is easier and makes a better replacement IMO. Just strip each wire about 3/8" and stick in the correct hole. Tighten the clamp with a screwdriver and you're done.

 

[richirich_99]

hey disco, your two cents is always welcome here. thanks for the info i like the idea of usinng one of the female receptacle with the straight clamps, would make it much easier. I plan to get the things today probably if my work schedule will allow.