[Jack Brown]

I just purchased a Hampton Bay Track Light Kit that I'd like to attach to a grounded three wire plug. Unfortunately the kit only came with hardware that appears to be made for hard wiring and mounting onto a standard box.

Is there an adapter kit or accessory that has a different style floating live-end connector that will terminate into a standard plug connection?

[labman]

All electrical connections must be made inside of a box, and be accessible. The track should be made to connect to a box, or the end of it provide room for connections and a cover. If need be, connect a box to the end of the track. The sealed, outdoor ones may look nicer. Install a wire clamp in a hole in the box or track. Run a 3 conductor flexible cord, SP3, SJT, etc. with a plug on the other end through the clamp and tighten it down. Connect the wires, the green in the cord to the ground terminal.

[chetross]

I recently installed a Hampton Bay track light system and need an adapter that locks into the overhead track and allows me to plug in a 110v device. Any clues or leads would be helpful. I know Halo has this type of adaptor - it should be pretty common but possibly not with Hampton Bay - I hope not.

Thanks,


Chet

[labman]

It is possible the Halo device might for the Hampton bay track. Otherwise, you may have to set a box at one end and put in an outlet. The circuit may not have too much extra capacity. As for a box, I don't know why I suggested the outdoor box in my last answer instead of one of the surface mount ones.

Maybe somebody can direct you to the right Hampton bay product.

[chetross]

Thanks for the reply. I planned on trying Halo's adapter although I am doubtful it will work. The various track lighting companies seem to go out of their way to make sure no two systems are interchangeable.

Chet