Can the plug be cut off to be able to "hard wire" to an electrical junction box?
1872515
Yes, you can do that and it will still function. However, if you know how to do that, you must also know how to install a regular outlet to plug it into.
1872516
I Currently have the heat tape on my sand point water supply at my cabin, I cut plug off and hard wired this to an outlet that has a light indicator when on. To support John's comment, my next project is plumbing in a well line, and this time I am going to wire an outlet on a switch to avoid the warranty issue. Plus if I ever have to replace it, it's an easier fix to unplug. I will say this stuff works great though! Two winters ago it was so cold in northern WI that our frost line was at 6'... still had water without a doubt..... now if I could just wrap this stuff all around my septic tank :). I Currently have the heat tape on my sand point water supply at my cabin, I cut plug off and hard wired this to an outlet that has a light indicator when on. To support John's comment, my next project is plumbing in a well line, and this time I am going to wire an outlet on a switch to avoid the warranty issue. Plus if I ever have to replace it, it's an easier fix to unplug. I will say this stuff works great though! Two winters ago it was so cold in northern WI that our frost line was at 6'... still had water without a doubt..... now if I could just wrap this stuff all around my septic tank... » Read More I Currently have the heat tape on my sand point water supply at my cabin, I cut plug off and hard wired this to an outlet that has a light indicator when on. To support John's comment, my next project is plumbing in a well line, and this time I am going to wire an outlet on a switch to avoid the warranty issue. Plus if I ever have to replace it, it's an easier fix to unplug. I will say this stuff works great though! Two winters ago it was so cold in northern WI that our frost line was at 6'... still had water without a doubt..... now if I could just wrap this stuff all around my septic tank :). « Show Less
1872517
Yes you can -- but why would you want to? Depending where you hard wire it, it may make the indicator light harder to see. Hard wire a female end to the box and just plug it in.
1872518
Althought it could be done, I do not suggest hardwiring. Install a separate outdoor (metal) type electrical box and a GFI receptacle and plug the pipe heater into it. In addition, if you cut off the plug, it would probably void the manufacturers product warranty.
1897154
I don't think so, but an electrician may know how to do it. I do know to not hook up the blue wire! Mine blew a fuse that way.
19315
I don't see why you would have any problem hard wiring the unit. I don't know how the extension plug is wired in but you shoul be able to make the hard wire connection.
874251
You may need to move screw hole and do some cutting for the plug in. If you have a drill and Dremel it should not be hard
95028
I really don't know. I'm not an electrician by any means but I expect it's possible. I just wouldn't know how to go about it safely or how to cap off the end so there is no bare live wiring.
1334665
I bought a fuse lighter plug an connected it to the wire.it's better that way so you can cut it on an off when ever you want.
20182
Yes. It's a tight fit if there are more than 2 lines from the outlet box, but it can be done.
556316
Mine was hard wired however, I don't know if an electrician could/would configure a plug-in wire to that unit.
2026320
I did cut off the plug and wire it to a switch. Works fine, not sure if it is acceptable to do per electrical code but it is in a box and the connections are good.
50648
I don't know, the application we used it for was to plug into existing outlets and hide the hardware in the cabinet so that it could be used to illuminate the counter. I don't think taking it apart to hard wire it would work, but I'm unsure.
785391
Since it cuts the power to the box you are plugging the main unit, you could probably turn it off but not on from the main unit.
2060589
It can be done. There are 4 screws holding the back cover in place. You'll likely compromise the seal if you open it up, so it would probably be best to just cut off the plug end of the cord and wire it into the junction box that way.
1777084
You could cut the cord and hard wire it but since the on/off switch is on the cord you would no longer be able to turn the light off.
1401917
That wouldn't be a good idea because you will be removing a built-in protection against electrocution/short circuits and I'm sure it's against the building code. I would find another outlet to replace.
1235379
It's hard wired at both ends (device and probe) so you'd have to be an electrician and do it yourself, which I wouldn't recommend.
629892
I don't think so, It shouldn't be an issue using your current wiring set up to disconnect and attach to this unit.
1684426
Yes, but you have to remove a little switch (small white componant) on main electronic componant - insidethe box. So, not very complicated but better be done by a pro. Don't plug it on 220 V without this modification, you would fry the electronic