I have 2 cats, and someone gave me an electrical-powered litter box which I set up in my kitchen near an outlet, and I'm very happy with it. However, the OLD spot for the litter box was out of sight underneath a shelf in my pantry. Can I get a long extension cord and attach it to the wall so I can move the box back, and what kind of tacks do I need to buy, and how closely souuld they be tacked? Can someone please help me, I'm a woman on my own for a short period of time and need to learn how to do this kind of thing myself! Thanks so much.
2007-10-10 07:59:15 · 7 answers · asked by kitttyinct.@sbcglobal.net 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Extension cords can be a fire hazard. That is why they are not allowed as a substitute for permanent wiring in the electric code. And it is a violation of the electric code to fasten an extension cord to a building surface. I only say these things so you are aware. You might wish to check with your insurance company to make sure you are covered if you do this. Why not have an electrician install a receptacle near the litter box? I have a cat too. What is an electric powered litter box?
2007-10-11 08:08:21 · answer #1 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To tack up an extension cord, use cable clips that are available in the electrical section of a home improvement store. These are either c-shaped clips that go around the cord (designed for securing cable TV cable to walls) that nail into the surface. Or, there are the kind that look like little plastic loops that are open on the end. You slip the loop around the cable, hold the two ends together, insert a screw into the hole in the two ends of the loop, and screw the clip into the wall. If you're tacking it up to a wood surface, use the nail-in kind. If it's a drywall surface, use the loop kind.
The clips should be about 18 inches to 2 feet apart, depending on how tightly you pull the cord when installing the clip (pull tighter for less sag). If installing screws into wallboard (drywall), you'll need to get drywall anchors for installing the screws. You basically have to poke or drill a small (1/4-inch or maybe a bit smaller, depending on the size of the anchor) hole in the drywall, insert the plastic anchor all the way (you may have to tap with the butt of a screwdriver handle or a hammer), and insert the screw into the hole in the middle of the anchor.
Ask someone at the store where you get the anchors what the correct size is for the type of screws you're using and what is the correct hole size for the anchor.
2007-10-10 08:33:31 · answer #2 · answered by Paul in San Diego 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you can use an extension cord. Extension cords are best used with low power items like your litter box.
I would not tack it up however. Use a double face tape that can be removed without defacing your walls. If you use tacks, you run the possibility of piercing the cord and having an electrical short (a bad thing).
2007-10-10 08:14:20 · answer #3 · answered by nathan f 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can definately use an extension cord, but I wouldn't use tacks necessarily- you run the risk of getting zapped. Depending on where the cord is, you may not even need them in the first place. If you think you do, I'd use 3M tape that holds really well if you are running the cord about every foot so the cord doesn't sag. They also make "hooks" that you can mount and attach the cord to the wall, counter, etc. that way.
The important thing is that you are not tripping over the cord.
Good luck!
2007-10-10 08:08:05 · answer #4 · answered by Bobby G 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The biggest problem you will have is the nails will be too short to hit solid wood. Depending on your wall's material. (panelboard, sheetrock, plaster and lathe, etc.) Just make sure the cord wont get damaged by anything. Cords arent as durable as they should be.
I would recommend handy straps that electricians use. They usually have long nails for good secure installs.
2007-10-10 15:11:19 · answer #5 · answered by analize2much 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you recognize while human beings only yank the cord out of the wall? nicely that's what your subject is. The spades from a prior plug remains in there. in case you close up off the potential- you should be waiting to tug it out like a sliver on your finger. in any different case- replace the outlet.
2016-12-29 03:23:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it is a heavy enough gauge cord.The people at your local hardwear store should b happy to help you.
2007-10-14 07:27:10 · answer #7 · answered by fenderman.2007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋