This is probably a really easy answer, but I'm struggling to find something very simple. I'm building a box and I want it to have a male 110v outlet on it. I can find a million of them that are the rectangular shape that a computer has, but I can't seem to find the terminology for one that an outdoor extension chord will plug into?

Basic concept:
Outdoor receptacle ----> extension chord ----> my box.

thanks

 

Like these you mean?
http://www.screwfix.com/c/electrical-lighting/110v-industrial-range/cat830088

 

Not quite, sorry. Here I attached a link to an image I just made to show what I need:

http://imgur.com/ETdb4ae

Thanks!

 

We are clearly from different jurisdictions! I wouldn't want to be using one of those outdoors.

 

Take a look at this.
https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-5239-Receptacle-Commercial-Grounding/dp/B00004YUKT

 

Awesome, looks perfect thanks!

 

I believe you can also get them for RV's sockets for site hook-up.
Max.

 

Googling "US plug AC panel mount" gives some promising hits.

 

Awesome thanks everyone. I knew it would be simple I was just having no luck on the standard Digikey/Mouser websites.

 

The name for that connector type is a NEMA 5-15P for 15 amps, NEMA 5-20P for 20 amps.

ak