Rigid outlets for Heavy cables

@mitch2 Oh, never saw those cable cradles before. A better option, IMHO is the 90 degree hospital grade plugs. They can be rotated to any angle, so pointing 45 down lets them avoid leveraging the plug out of the socket and leaves room for another below it.  They also save a lot of floor space.  I replaced the plug on my Furman voltage regulator and was able to snug up bass traps to the wall in front of the socket.

I have found that they do greatly increase the insertion force required due to the extra thick pins, hence the recommendation for outlet supports.  When I first tried inserting it I found the outlet, which I previously thought was fine, had too much play in it when I tried using it.

They don’t have to be babied to stay in. Not sure what the maximum cable thickness is though.

Hi Eric,

Thanks for the Tweek.

I began replacing my old outlets with new 'hospital grade' outlets last year. 

These plates look like a simple fix for recessed outlets, and the larger force-distribution effect is real bonus (fewer dry wall issues).  My order arrives tomorrow.

Bill

BTW, if your box is too recessed from the drywall you may need an "outlet box extender" instead.  If your outlet screws are too short this is probably the way to go. 

Hubble makes very good products 

Cablesupportplate by John Bring. Not sure if they are still around. Shunyata may make something similar. Much of the outlet strain is relieved.