Using a surface box differently Discussion ThreadUsing a surface box differently Electrical Advice
An electrician installed a NEMA 6-20 20A 230V outlet in a surface box for me in my garage, on a dedicated 20A breaker. He was even kind enough to follow code and run a neutral wire:
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I would like to replace this outlet with a side-by-side single 6-20 and 5-15 duplex so the box can be used for either for 115V or 230V tools.
Legrand Pass Seymour makes a stainless plate like this:
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Is that suitable for this style box? If so, how do I support the outlets? Or do I need to use a different style box?
Are there common terms for this style box and the style box I would need?
Thank you.
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An electrician installed a NEMA 6-20 20A 230V outlet in a surface box for me in my garage, on a dedicated 20A breaker. He was even kind enough to follow code and run a neutral wire:
View attachment 118559 View attachment 118561
I would like to replace this outlet with a side-by-side single 6-20 and 5-15 duplex so the box can be used for either for 115V or 230V tools.
Legrand Pass Seymour makes a stainless plate like this:
View attachment 118560
Is that suitable for this style box? If so, how do I support the outlets? Or do I need to use a different style box?
Are there common terms for this style box and the style box I would need?
Thank you.
Using a surface box differently for the original thread on Electricians Forums
