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MightyMite
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 12:16 pm    Post subject: electrical outlet box Reply with quote
When I built my new shop I had extra wall plugs installed, but it still seems I never have enough. I'm always unplugging something to plug in something else.
My wife had a back up power supply at work that died. Cheaper to buy a new one than replace the battery. I took the battery and the internal electronics out of it and wired the plugs straight to the 115 volt input. Great multiple output plug box.
I have it mounted over a bench and have a scroll saw and two stationary belt sanders plugged into it. I never use but one at a time, but now I don't have to bother with plugging the one I'm using into the wall socket.
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Gene
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 2:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice save, George. Smile I threw a UPS in the trash a couple years ago - never thought about gutting it. Could have saved a couple $$. Rolling Eyes . I do use power strips for the same reason you mentioned tho.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Neat idea George! SIL just threw 3 away from her CPA office. DARN!
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