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Yes, the receptacle will have to be terminated in a receptacle box of some kind. Construction usually use an FS type box with a 1/2" hub. A 1/2" strain relief connector is used to hold the extension cord into the FS box. Wire the white wire of the cord to the silver screw, black coloured wire to the brass screw and the green wire to the green ground screw on the receptacle. The cover plate should be weatherproof FS type if the cord is to be used outdoors. If for indoor use a normal steel cover plate designed for use on a FS box will work fine. If strictly for indoor use, a box called an 1110 utility box, will also work to hold the receptacle.

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