Firelace Blower Fan receptacle shallow?

[Corvette Owner]

My son has a gas log fireplace with two switches, one for flame and a second turns on two receptacles for a fan (not supplied).

We bought a fireplace fan, but both receptacles are too shallow to fully accept the plug. We wired the plug, it did not come with the fan. I suggested cutting off some of the plug. The fan is very low current draw (35 watts).

Do you think this is okay or is there another solution?

 

[expat]

Seems strange!

When the plug is inserted (as far as it goes)
Does it make electrical contact?

How much further does it need to go in?

 

[Corvette Owner]

Yes it makes contact, about 1/4 inch sticks out.

 

[sleddriver]

Odd. Very odd as plugs & receptacles are standardized.

 

[Vikas]

Aren't these standard 110V receptacles? Can you include the pictures?

 

[Corvette Owner]

Originally Posted By: Vikas
Aren't these standard 110V receptacles? Can you include the pictures?


Obviously they are not. They are 2-prong black plastic receptacles pressed into a metal box. They are not polarized.

 

[Corvette Owner]

Well, my son "fixed" this. He inserted a child protective cover into the receptacle, then, after removing it, it accepted the fan plug.