110v Outlets from Extension Cord
I plan to install a hard-wired PSW inverter and run one extension cord to my entertainment center and another to a cabinet in the bedroom. I want it to look like a regular outlet by plugging the exte...
Forum Discussion
DrewE wrote:
The wire running back could be Romex, or it could be an extension cord with the normal female end cut off and the wires attached to the outlet in some suitable manner. If it's Romex running back, you could attach a plug directly to the Romex, which should be OK if you don't intend to disconnect it except for servicing. Romex, or other solid wire, is not suitable for frequent bending and unbending.
Thanks, Drew, this answers the question as to why stranded wire to a plug. Since I will not be unplugging once in place, it sounds like I can run Romex from the receptacle to the inverter without issue.
However, if I use a j-box somewhere in between, I can run just one HD extension cord from the inverter to the j-box and Romex to both locations from there. I see the bedroom outlet only being used for an oscillating fan, and the E-center outlet for our 32" TV and a DVD player so not much total draw.
