I have an extension cord on a retractable reel, and it has a molded-on end with three sockets, like this:
Unfortunately, the quality of the sockets isn't great — at least a couple of them are quite loose and don't make a reliable connection when things are plugged in. I'd like to replace the existing end with a better one. There are plenty of good single-socket replacements like this:
I'd really like to keep the ability to plug in several things at the same time, but I can't find a 3-socket replacement end. Do aftermarket 3-socket cord ends even exist?
Best Answer
This is one of the places where code and consumer parts don't match. I have tried in several cases to make code approved triplex adapters , even as a licensed electrician, I cannot do it legally , even with listed parts, I have asked several major mfg of cord caps for a way many years ago, because what you ask is reasonable, but in my state there is no way to do it because there are no listed "cord caps" with 3 outlets but it would make them $ if there were in my opinion. At this time I have not found a listed model to do what we both and many others want.