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I want to attach the above to the base of an outdoor light pole that has 3 individual normal incandescent bulbs each protected in a glass case.  I would like to remove one bulb and replace with a double 3 prong outlet adapter to provide a power source for the 2 cords of the controller.    My question is does the above unit need to use a grounded plug to operate or will it work when plugged into the adapter?

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1) Really Avoid running Ungrounded. That provides more than just shock protection for much electronics.

2) consider converting the CTB to 1 cord (unless you have over 1000W of lights attached, <<< That alone makes your plan TERRIBLE. Plastic sockets are rated for less than 600W BASE DOWN)

3) Why not install a weatherproof GFCI outlet on the pole (and closer to the ground). If the lamp was properly (NEC) installed in the last 30 years, it should have a ground wire in the cable.

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What's the power source for the light fixture?  One thing TheDucks did not mention is that most residential lighting circuits have 15 amp breakers as opposed to 20 amp breakers that outlet circuits have (although a lot of newer construction is cheaping out and going with 15 amp (and 14AWG wire) for outlet circuits).  That goes back to what is the power load on that controller.

 

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30 minutes ago, k6ccc said:

What's the power source for the light fixture?  One thing TheDucks did not mention is that most residential lighting circuits have 15 amp breakers as opposed to 20 amp breakers that outlet circuits have (although a lot of newer construction is cheaping out and going with 15 amp (and 14AWG wire) for outlet circuits).  That goes back to what is the power load on that controller.

 

Add Lazy. You can't buy a simple Push in (as opposed to 'Backwire' clamp) that will accept 12Ga anymore. I replaced all the outlets in a 60's built house. While no fires or serious damage, I did find a crust at the thin contact point.

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6 minutes ago, TheDucks said:

Add Lazy. You can't buy a simple Push in (as opposed to 'Backwire' clamp) that will accept 12Ga anymore.

Never should be used in my opinion.  Much prefer the clamp on pro grade receptacles.

 

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On 10/30/2024 at 2:40 PM, k6ccc said:

Never should be used in my opinion.  Much prefer the clamp on pro grade receptacles.

 

I agree.  Those push ins fail over time, and the wires have bern known to break, which could possibly create a short and fire.

Most electricians I know don't, and won't recommend them either.

My uncle who owns his own Electrician Service company told me to always stay away from those push in outlets, always use the screw terminals for best connectivity and reliability.

I've replaced most of the outlets in my home that use the push in wires to screw terminals pro outlets.  I think I've replaced all of them, but I need to check a couple that are behind some stuff I have stored in one of my rooms.  But those are currently not in use and breaker turned off to them until I can access them.

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