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Black NEMA plug with green 14 AWG wire and brass Y terminal

Tripp Lite truePLUG Grounding Adapter 14 AWG 6 ft

SKU CH-AX39-MSGW9

A 14 AWG grounding adapter with a NEMA 5-15P plug and 3.70 mm Y terminal bonds shielded patch panels to ground using only the ground prong

  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Conductor typeCopper Conductor
  • Product typeSerial (COM)
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsNEMA
  • Bond shielded patch panels to ground without formal bonding infrastructure
  • Only the ground prong conducts electricity for safe operation
  • 14 AWG UL 1015 stranded copper wire provides heat and fire resistance
  • Brass 3.70mm Y terminal connects multiple grounding applications
  • Molded NEMA 5-15P plug fits standard 15A or 20A receptacles

Problem Solver for Shielded Patch Panels

The Tripp Lite truePLUG grounding adapter provides a convenient way to bond a shielded Ethernet patch panel to ground without a formal bonding infrastructure. It is designed for residential and small business applications using a wall-mounted equipment rack. The six-foot length offers flexibility for routing the connection to a nearby receptacle.

Practical Limits of the NEMA Ground Connection

Only the third ground prong is electrically connected; the hot and neutral prongs are unwired and serve only for physical stability in the outlet. The adapter requires a properly wired and grounded AC receptacle that meets code, and the manufacturer advises testing the receptacle with a three-prong tester before use. It is compatible with standard three-prong NEMA 15A or 20A receptacles.

Build Quality and Daily Use Implications

The molded NEMA plug is permanently attached to a durable green 14 AWG UL 1015 stranded copper wire that provides heat and fire resistance. A brass 3.70mm Y-spade terminal allows for easy and effective connectivity to the patch panel or other equipment. The metal three-prong plug is built to withstand repeated insertion without breaking, offering a plug-and-go solution for earthing without altering the existing AC grounding system.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTripp Lite
Model nameTruePLUG
Product typeSerial (COM)
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector genderMale to Female
Size & build
Conductor typeCopper Conductor

Questions about this item

Which length and gauge version of the truePLUG grounding adapter should I choose?

The adapter ships as a single 6-foot length with a 14 AWG UL 1015 stranded copper conductor and a 3.70 mm brass Y-spade terminal.

What does the 14 AWG rating mean once the adapter is plugged into a live receptacle?

Only the ground prong is electrically connected; the hot and neutral prongs are dummy pins for mechanical stability, so the 14 AWG wire carries the bonding current from the patch panel to the building ground.

What interface standard does the NEMA plug follow and what receptacle amperage does it accept?

The molded plug follows the NEMA 5-15P three-prong standard and fits both 15 A and 20 A grounded outlets.

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