Electrical Question: Two 90 degree plugs

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March 22, 2020, 01:52 AM

flesheatingvirus

Electrical Question: Two 90 degree plugs

Under my kitchen island there is a single duplex outlet. My range (gas, not electric) and my microwave both have those fun 90 degree plugs.

Any ideas for both of them to fit? I’ve seen some extensions, modified outlets, etc., but I wanted to hear some experience.

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March 22, 2020, 02:28 AM

Skins2881

If both plugs won't fit then turn outlet into quad. Or, if space allows use a surge protector or power strip, just make sure to read the ratings. Appliance circuits are 20a/2,400w you may have trouble finding oue that large. If your microwave and rage combined are under 1,500w, I wouldn't see any problems with using a 15a/1800w one

March 22, 2020, 05:04 AM

egregore

Is it feasible to change at least one of the male plugs to a straight one?

March 22, 2020, 06:11 AM

petr

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Legra...tial-Outlet/50343554

March 22, 2020, 06:16 AM

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Home Depot item

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March 22, 2020, 08:31 AM

MikeinNC

Clip the end off one of them and go to Lowe’s and grab a new end....

One can stay the 90 degree and you put it on the bottom of the outlet.

The new end you put on, goes on the top.

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March 22, 2020, 10:32 AM

flesheatingvirus

Space doesn’t allow for a quad. I considered clipping the cord and replacing, but that would void my warranty. The Legrand outlet seems like a good idea. I’ll get my hands on one in the store to check it out.

March 22, 2020, 10:50 AM

Skins2881

Would a Triplex outlet work?

March 22, 2020, 11:14 AM

slosig

quote:
Originally posted by Skins2881:
Would a Triplex outlet work?

That’s cool, didn’t know those existed. Don’t need one now, but good to know about. Thanks!

March 22, 2020, 11:17 AM

Blackmore

Install one of these in the top outlet being sure to run the coverplate screw through the grounding terminal on the adapter. It will hold the top right angle plug out over the lower one.

ETA: Plug the gas range into the adapter since its amperage should be less than the microwave.

March 22, 2020, 11:48 AM

flesheatingvirus

All kinds of good stuff on here for other projects...

March 22, 2020, 11:54 AM

BlackTalonJHP

Will this work?
Outlet Tap

March 22, 2020, 12:03 PM

slosig

quote:
Originally posted by BlackTalonJHP:
Will this work?
Outlet Tap

Prolly not as the loads are 20 amp.

March 22, 2020, 12:17 PM

.38supersig

Stellar Labs may have the extension cord you are looking for. The outlet side rotates to the desired angle.

March 22, 2020, 04:11 PM

flesheatingvirus

Quite a few ideas that would work. I wasn’t even aware that some of these things existed.