can i cut the cord and splice the wires to hardwire to my kitchen without using an outlet?
1750005
If you mean on the AC input side (120 volts AC) then you need to enclose the splice inside a grounded metal box to meet code requirements. If there is already an existing junction box that one can be used. The box can be much smaller than a standard junction box but must be grounded and protect the splice from being touched or tampered with by say children. This is a safety measure to prevent electric shock hazard as well as a fire hazard from exposed high voltage connections. The low voltage side (12 volts DC) does not need to be enclosed but you must respect polarity (+ to +, - to -).
488359
Yes, if you are handy as someone else stated you could do a notch by your hole that you cut thought the wall, may need to do a little notch on the fan cover. Can't remember how long the cord is but it could be spliced or replaced. Also not very hard to run an outlet from one side of the wall to the other to get power there.
1736280
I don't really know. I suppose theoretically you could. It comes with a USB power cord, so I'm not sure I would want to. You would have to rewire it in reverse the wires.
1191678
yes, but you have to do it manually with a pair of cutters and splice a length of wire in. not difficult by any means.
1251516
Definitely! Just cut the plug off and use wire nuts to connect to a switch on your kitchen circuit.
275445
Since it has a power adapter, I would say you cannot hardwire the unit without some current adjustment mechanism. If it just had a simple plug at the end, then you could (I assume as a non-electrician).
201318
Yes !but actually what you would do it's simply don't connect it, but to turn it on and off you would have to cut the power to the outlet used to plug it !
1508065
You just need wires with an outlet plug attached. You can probably cut one off an existing lamp or old dvd player. Make sure the included transformer is used.
1062140
It could be done, but I'd recommend installing a GFI outlet uderhe sink versus cutting the plug off the cord.
2027554
You would have to cut & splice the wires - wires as they come are def not that long.
915270
Yes, that can be done. Be very careful that you make the connection with the correct plug (wire). It might be an idea to purchase a single cord with one connection at each end.
645112
Yes it has a plug, so you do not have to hard wire it. You have to cut the plug off to hard wire it, but if you are doing a hard wire, that should not be a problem!
1424625
In my experience you can connect directly to any wall outlet, but not using an extension cord.
1500407
It doesn't have to be hard wired in. But it doesn't come with a plug on the wire. To add a plug would be very easy and quick to do. You would have to buy one at a hardware store.
64553
Yes, the cord can e cut to any length & hard wired to existing wiring or to a plug. You can buy a male drop cord plug & install it on the end of the fixtures cord. Keep in mind to be code compliant you need to mount the hanging plate of the fixture to a standard electrical round box & then run the cord out of the box to your plug. If your unsure of how or what to do then take the fixture with you to your local home center & ask someone in electrical for the parts you need or call a professional electrician to install it. Plan on spending up to 10.00 per fixture for a nice plug end & round box with the proper fittings. Yes, the cord can e cut to any length & hard wired to existing wiring or to a plug. You can buy a male drop cord plug & install it on the end of the fixtures cord. Keep in mind to be code compliant you need to mount the hanging plate of the fixture to a standard electrical round box & then run the cord out of the box to your plug. If your unsure of how or what to do then take the fixture with you to your local home center & ask someone in electrical for the parts you need or call a professional electrician to install it. Plan on spending up to 10.00 per fixture for a nice plug end & round... » Read More Yes, the cord can e cut to any length & hard wired to existing wiring or to a plug. You can buy a male drop cord plug & install it on the end of the fixtures cord. Keep in mind to be code compliant you need to mount the hanging plate of the fixture to a standard electrical round box & then run the cord out of the box to your plug. If your unsure of how or what to do then take the fixture with you to your local home center & ask someone in electrical for the parts you need or call a professional electrician to install it. Plan on spending up to 10.00 per fixture for a nice plug end & round box with the proper fittings. « Show Less
676200
I suppose, if you really know what you're doing. There is a 2-conductor wire that exits the bottom of the metal cabinet. If you punch the appropriate size hole for an EMT or plastic conduit I suppose you "could" hard wire it. Seems like a lot of trouble. If you want to hide the cord you could use a piece of paintable plastic wire mold--the kind used to hide wall-mounted TV cords. Another option would be to install an outlet to the side of the metal cabinet where the wood frame would conceal it, or use a "clock outlet" which is recessed, mounted directly behind the unit.
1480933
Sure. I hardwired mine. Just disconnect the pigtail cord and replace it with the hardwire. It doesn't go directly through the pipes into the wall, so there is a short piece of wire that sticks out between the wall and the towel bar. But it's at the bottom and doesn't show with towels hanging.