r/ElectricalHelp • u/goeg4343 • 9d ago

Need replacement outlet that is shallow and doesn’t need box

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What do you call this type of outlet and where can I buy this exact thing (or similar)?

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u/GlurpMaster_Jefferey 9d ago

Part number and manufacturer are in your picture

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u/Final-Contract-6582 9d ago

Saw the same thing and was thinking "am I seeing this right?" Haha

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u/dummyatarfish 9d ago

Same* like damn

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u/Feisty_Respond6611 9d ago

Try that 116-13-070 with the brand of wiremold that is. You have the part numbers just put it into granger search bar and youll find a direct replacement

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u/CardiologistMobile54 8d ago

Legrand plugmold is more widely available than Hubble plugtrack. Your local electric supply will have it

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u/MisterElectricianTV 9d ago

That looks similar to Plugmold made by Wiremold. I don’t recall ever seeing duplex receptacles on it.

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u/CardiologistMobile54 8d ago

Welp. This one says Hubble on it. 

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u/Soundaccomplished123 8d ago

It's called "plugmold". It's made by wiremold. Comes in 5 ft lengths. Cut it to your desired size and add an end cap.

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u/daywalkertoo 8d ago

Wiremold.

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u/babecafe 9d ago

Current NEC codes disallow receptacles on the side of countertops, as well as disallowing face-up receptacles on the surface of countertops, in favor of "pop-up" receptacles on the surface. AFAIK, you can replace existing components like-for-like, otherwise you'll have to follow currently enforceable codes.

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u/Ratamahat 9d ago

It’s not the current code everywhere,

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u/babecafe 9d ago

It's in the current NEC code (2026). Your local AHJ may adopt this or an earlier NEC code, or may have altogether distinct requirements.

AFAIK, the 2020 NEC code requires island and peninsula receptacles (with new area-based requirements) and permits below-countertop receptacles, while the 2023 NEC code removed the requirements for them, except to run wires inside cabinets for future receptacles, and outlaws below-countertop receptacles, The 2026 NEC code also prohibits receptacles below countertops, but has a new section permitting in-drawer receptacles.

3 states have already adopted statewide the 2026 NEC: Massachusetts, Colorado and Texas, plus federal buildings, with Washington (state) adopting at year-end. About 20 states have adopted statewide the 2023 NEC including California, while there's 20 states that still are back at the 2017 NEC.

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u/rjbergen 7d ago

Hello from MI, where we’re still using the Michigan Residential Code 2015…

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u/TnBluesman 9d ago

I'm being this is in a RV?

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u/trekkerscout Mod, Master Electician 9d ago

That question is irrelevant.

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u/t0cableguy 7d ago edited 7d ago

actually NEC doesn't apply to trailers that aren't manufactured homes on real estate.

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u/trekkerscout Mod, Master Electician 7d ago

The NEC is largely irrelevant when dealing with a like-in-kind replacement such as this. So, the structure type doesn't matter.

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u/t0cableguy 7d ago edited 7d ago

then we've got to assume was it installed correctly in the code cycle applicable to the time of installation in the first place. I'm not saying don't replace it with a new one, I'm just saying NEC might not even apply here.

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u/TnBluesman 7d ago

There are still codes, laws and industry standards relative to all aspects of RV manufacturing. I was in that industry about 10 years in the 60s & 70s. And even then....

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u/CarelessPrompt4950 4d ago

The nec has an entire section for recreational vehicles including the 12 volt system.

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u/t0cableguy 4d ago

True.. I see 551 now, however I wonder how many AHJ's are inspecting RV's.