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Posted by John Grabowski on October 16, 2007, 7:30 am
> Yup, getting all the necessary protection is a "gimme"!
>
> I know that the outlet needs to be properly weatherized, but I'm not
> convinced that the only way to do it is to have a big post with a
full-size
> double outlet and a gigantic clear plastic cover (although I fully
> understand the design requirements that went into that kind of design).
>
> How about something like this ... a small (2" diameter) pipe (green,
> probably plastic) and near the top, 3 short (6" long) pieces of the same
> pipe "glued" around the main (support) pipe. Some nice round top to keep
> the weather out. Each of those 3 short pieces of pipe hinges open, and
> inside you see (1) an outlet at the top, facing _down_, and (2) some sort
of
> velcro or something so that the cord isn't held in the outlet solely by
the
> friction of the electrical connections.
>
> Voila! Small, un-obtrusive, weatherproof. When nothing's plugged into
it,
> it looks like some strange green plastic mushroom.
>
> Chris
>
> >> I'm looking to run some electricity out into the garden (in a permanent
> >> way), some outlets on a post where I can plug in Christmas lights, etc.
> >> Problem is, the garden is not large, and most of the outdoor outlet
boxes
> >> I've seen are rather large and industrial-looking.
> >>
> >> Has anyone seen any outdoor outlet boxes that are smaller and perhaps
> >> greener (to blend in)?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Chris
> >>
> >>
> >
> > Whatever the solution, be sure is GFCI and wired properly. Schedule 80
> > PVC for conduit at minimum. The ugliness is a result of weatherization
> > protection.
> > Dave
Arlington makes this: http://www.aifittings.com/j_2.htm
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Posted by on October 14, 2007, 3:24 pm
On Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:51:29 -0600, "Chris Shearer Cooper"
>I'm looking to run some electricity out into the garden (in a permanent
>way), some outlets on a post where I can plug in Christmas lights, etc.
>Problem is, the garden is not large, and most of the outdoor outlet boxes
>I've seen are rather large and industrial-looking.
>
>Has anyone seen any outdoor outlet boxes that are smaller and perhaps
>greener (to blend in)?
>
>Thanks,
>Chris
>
How a small 2x4 inch box is so ugly is beyond me. But if it bothers
you so much, get some sort of hollow lawn ornament to place over the
top of it. In your case, one of those plastic lawn trolls would work
great........
Some people (like you) really need to get a life......
BTW, they do sell green colored boxes and covers, or a little green
spray paint will do the job too.
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Posted by Chris Shearer Cooper on October 14, 2007, 4:55 pm
It's really amazing, how people lose all sense of politeness, just because
they are sitting in front of a computer, instead of face to face. Please
try to remember basic human decency when replying to topics on newsgroups.
If a particular topic annoys you, it's best to simply ignore it. And as
that sounds like good advice even to me, I will now add you to my list of
blocked senders.
> On Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:51:29 -0600, "Chris Shearer Cooper"
>
>>I'm looking to run some electricity out into the garden (in a permanent
>>way), some outlets on a post where I can plug in Christmas lights, etc.
>>Problem is, the garden is not large, and most of the outdoor outlet boxes
>>I've seen are rather large and industrial-looking.
>>
>>Has anyone seen any outdoor outlet boxes that are smaller and perhaps
>>greener (to blend in)?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Chris
>>
>
> How a small 2x4 inch box is so ugly is beyond me. But if it bothers
> you so much, get some sort of hollow lawn ornament to place over the
> top of it. In your case, one of those plastic lawn trolls would work
> great........
>
> Some people (like you) really need to get a life......
>
> BTW, they do sell green colored boxes and covers, or a little green
> spray paint will do the job too.
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Posted by Dave on October 15, 2007, 12:25 am
Nope, I'd say the same thing to you in person. Not alot of friends, but at
least I'm up front and honest. My friends and enemies always know where I
stand. Not everyone plays your game...
Dave
> It's really amazing, how people lose all sense of politeness, just because
> they are sitting in front of a computer, instead of face to face. Please
> try to remember basic human decency when replying to topics on newsgroups.
> If a particular topic annoys you, it's best to simply ignore it. And as
> that sounds like good advice even to me, I will now add you to my list of
> blocked senders.
>
>
>> On Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:51:29 -0600, "Chris Shearer Cooper"
>>
>>>I'm looking to run some electricity out into the garden (in a permanent
>>>way), some outlets on a post where I can plug in Christmas lights, etc.
>>>Problem is, the garden is not large, and most of the outdoor outlet boxes
>>>I've seen are rather large and industrial-looking.
>>>
>>>Has anyone seen any outdoor outlet boxes that are smaller and perhaps
>>>greener (to blend in)?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>Chris
>>>
>>
>> How a small 2x4 inch box is so ugly is beyond me. But if it bothers
>> you so much, get some sort of hollow lawn ornament to place over the
>> top of it. In your case, one of those plastic lawn trolls would work
>> great........
>>
>> Some people (like you) really need to get a life......
>>
>> BTW, they do sell green colored boxes and covers, or a little green
>> spray paint will do the job too.
>
>
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Posted by on October 15, 2007, 9:25 am
On Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:55:47 -0600, "Chris Shearer Cooper"
>It's really amazing, how people lose all sense of politeness, just because
>they are sitting in front of a computer, instead of face to face. Please
>try to remember basic human decency when replying to topics on newsgroups.
>If a particular topic annoys you, it's best to simply ignore it. And as
>that sounds like good advice even to me, I will now add you to my list of
>blocked senders.
Thank You.
I went out of my way to help, and I did find the perfect lawn troll
(gnome) for you. I think it would fit you and your lawn perfectly.
You could put your outlet right between the cheeks and plug your tool
in there anytime it felt appropriate !!!!!
See it here:
http://pcpodcast.blogsome.com/images/pcp126.jpg
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>
>> On Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:51:29 -0600, "Chris Shearer Cooper"
>>
>>>I'm looking to run some electricity out into the garden (in a permanent
>>>way), some outlets on a post where I can plug in Christmas lights, etc.
>>>Problem is, the garden is not large, and most of the outdoor outlet boxes
>>>I've seen are rather large and industrial-looking.
>>>
>>>Has anyone seen any outdoor outlet boxes that are smaller and perhaps
>>>greener (to blend in)?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>Chris
>>>
>>
>> How a small 2x4 inch box is so ugly is beyond me. But if it bothers
>> you so much, get some sort of hollow lawn ornament to place over the
>> top of it. In your case, one of those plastic lawn trolls would work
>> great........
>>
>> Some people (like you) really need to get a life......
>>
>> BTW, they do sell green colored boxes and covers, or a little green
>> spray paint will do the job too.
>
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