OK. I admit I made a mistake.
When I built my shop I put outlets in the floor to reach the tools that will not be near a wall. I have both 110 and 220. I did not want to run extension cords. Now I have the predictable saw dust problem and it really worries me. Those little covers that you put over an outlet for children are not working.
I was thinking about doing the following:
1. Remove the existing floor outlet but leave the box attached to the joists.
2. Inside the box, wire nut a 2' extension to the existing wires. Run these wires up through a cover which will be sealed. (Any kind of special electrical-proof sealant necessary?)
3. Next to the old floor box mount a 4 x 4 block, 18" tall, screwed to the floor
4. Mount the outlet to the side of this box with one of those outdoor electrical covers on it.
5. Or, if the cabinet permits, mount the outdoor electrical box to the side of the cabinet. Of course, this would make moving the tools around later more of a problem.
Does anyone have any better ideas or see any problems with this procedure?
When I built my shop I put outlets in the floor to reach the tools that will not be near a wall. I have both 110 and 220. I did not want to run extension cords. Now I have the predictable saw dust problem and it really worries me. Those little covers that you put over an outlet for children are not working.
I was thinking about doing the following:
1. Remove the existing floor outlet but leave the box attached to the joists.
2. Inside the box, wire nut a 2' extension to the existing wires. Run these wires up through a cover which will be sealed. (Any kind of special electrical-proof sealant necessary?)
3. Next to the old floor box mount a 4 x 4 block, 18" tall, screwed to the floor
4. Mount the outlet to the side of this box with one of those outdoor electrical covers on it.
5. Or, if the cabinet permits, mount the outdoor electrical box to the side of the cabinet. Of course, this would make moving the tools around later more of a problem.
Does anyone have any better ideas or see any problems with this procedure?