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Receptacle & Module

Receptacle & Module

Receptacle & Module

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Hello Members,

Thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions :-

We are working on a product which is a switching module (switched remotely). We plan to have it installed in residential homes. The idea is to have the module attach to the back of a new 5-15R / 5-20R receptacle with a fire retardant (min. 1hour) adhesive sealant. The module would be pre-wired to the receptacle side terminals. for discussion sake let's call it a smart-receptacle.

Questions -
1.) If we mount this module (UL listed) on the back of the receptacle is there a chance it might affect the UL listing of the power outlet ?
2.) Can we piggyback the module on the back of a new power outlet ?
2.) By replacing an old receptacle with this new smart-receptacle would be violation NFPA 70A 406.3 (D) ?
3.) When installing the smart receptacle in California what are Code sections we would need to comply with ?

Thanks

RE: Receptacle & Module

Are you planning to compete with the X10 people?
They have been doing this for almost 40 years.
Dimming is available as well as switching.
Link
Another option may be to build your device into something like this. Then it may be plugged into an existing receptacle with no wiring required.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bright-Way-6-outlet-adapte...

Bill
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"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter

RE: Receptacle & Module

Because the presence of the module would affect the thermal performance of the outlet, I'd guess that you would have to seek a UL approval of some sort for the combination.
Of course I don't speak for UL.

Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

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