T&T: 12 volt electircal outlets

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I think this is the right answer. (because it was the first one in my head  
also) An added advantage is getting to use your existing outlet covers which  
should be teak also. The other answers don't accommodate the existing covers. 
 
You also may still have the old single sockets for your 110 volt outlets  
too. New three prong duplex outlets will fit the old teak boxes with minor  
adjustments to the box with a dremel tool or sharp knife. About 1/8 inch needs  
trimmed top and bottom for the new receptacle to fit. I used wood screws to hold  
the outlet into the box as the machine screws for a household box don't hold  
well in wood.
 
Ken Buck
1980 40' Puget Trawler
(it's a trawler because that's what they named it)
 
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Tim - there is a series of 110 volt  plugs and sockets that are referred 
to as "workshop 3 wire" and are  foolproof for your needs. They have the 
regular pin set up like the common  household units except that one prong 
is at 90 degrees to its mate. They  will mount in the same space as the 
110 volt units you now have but you will  never be able to mix them up.
Home Depot carries these devices as well as the  cover plates (at least 
they do in Canada) and they are cheap in comparison  to the other 
suggestions that have been made.
Hope this helps you out of  your bind.
YMMV

John Tones   "Penta"
Sidney,  BC






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