[bhorrell]

I have rope light with a big plug with fuses in the power cord.

I would like to shorten the power cord to 1 foot and replace the plug with a flat one(so it fits behind my crown molding better.


The problem is the fuses, how can I put them in my new power cord.



Thanks,

Ben

 

[Larry Fine]

I would say you can't. Either do without them, or find a way to include the plug w/fuse somewhere else in the circuit.


How about this: shorten the cord (stagger the splices to make it neater and less likely to short) using the original plug, and use a recessed (clock) receptacle to give the plug a place to fit.

 

[bhorrell]

Quote:

Originally posted by Larry Fine I would say you can't. Either do without them, or find a way to include the plug w/fuse somewhere else in the circuit. How about this: shorten the cord (stagger the splices to make it neater and less likely to short) using the original plug, and use a recessed (clock) receptacle to give the plug a place to fit.

What is a recessed receptacle? Where can I get one? Do you have a picture of one?


Thanks,

Ben

 

[ScottF200]

Quote:

Originally posted by bhorrell What is a recessed receptacle? Where can I get one? Do you have a picture of one? Thanks, Ben

Google picture search. http://www.residential-landscape-lig...kRecepta-t.jpg Allows clocks hanging on the wall to sit flush. HD has them so most places would.

 

[Larry Fine]

Why, thank you, Scott!

 

[SVonhof]

I used an in-line fuse holder purchased from AutoZone and the original fuse amperage that was in the cord end.

 

[bhorrell]

My current cord has 2 fuses in the plug.

Do I need to buy 2 fuse holders, and put one in each wire.

 

[SVonhof]

Is one there as a spare? I have seen cords with an extra fuse in the molded plastic, just as a spare.

 

[bhorrell]

You guys are so smart. Yes one is a spare.



Thanks for all of your help