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#21537 02/05/03 12:27 AM
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Can you put a Receptacle in a small closet? If so, where can it be mounted in a closet.

#21538 02/09/03 02:31 PM
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I think its a bad idea if it is a clothes closet but I have never found an article to say you can't

[This message has been edited by tsolanto (edited 02-09-2003).]

#21539 02/10/03 02:10 AM
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ahh for recpetacale in the closet it is a bad idea due few reason
1) hard to get into the rep et plug with all the stuff there.
2) how often any one have one in small closet myself i never see one at all. only very large walk in closet
3) i did check the codes i can't find anything about not useing the rep. in the closest BUT french codes (that where i came from say not allow it in small cloest at all!
i am sure few other electrians will say the same answer what i just spoke above it

merci marc


Pas de problme,il marche n'est-ce pas?"(No problem, it works doesn't it?)

#21540 02/10/03 04:19 PM
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Some folks around here have asked for 250V 20A receptacles in their closets, aparently for 1000W metal halides.

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#21541 02/10/03 06:52 PM
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'66wv — There will always be regional variations, but way out west, 1kW luminaires in closets would most likely be for year-round, high-yield "herbal" {or "medicinal"} gardening.




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#21542 02/10/03 07:22 PM
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[Linked Image] [Linked Image] [Linked Image] LOL


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#21543 02/10/03 07:29 PM
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Muxx,

In addition to '66's observation, there really are good reasons to put receptacles in closets, even a small one. With all the rechargeable batteries in the things we use, having an outlet for the "wall wart transformer" that keeps the cord from going thru the door, is at the top of my list.


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#21544 02/10/03 07:45 PM
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We do it all the time in walk in closet for a variety of reasons, ironing board, towel warmer, battery charger. Small closets get them all the time also, primarily for the security system xfrmr. To the best of my knowledge there's nothing in the NEC that prohibits this. If there is, the inspectors in my area don't seem to know it either.

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#21545 02/10/03 08:33 PM
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joe...you did it to me again [Linked Image] lol

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#21546 02/11/03 07:41 AM
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Are you concerned about clothes coming in contact with the receptacles. What happens if the plug is not in all the way and clothes come in contact with it... Seems like a bad idea to me.

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