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Posted by Bud-- on November 1, 2006, 2:27 am
gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
> wrote:
>
>
>>I just disassembled a weatherproof box with a bubble cover over a switch.
>>After only a year of service I found the interior of the box to be showing
>>signs of rust. I called the supplier who said that the thin gaskets didn't
>>hold up well (between the switch and the cover). He also said that the
>>gaskets come with the bubble cover and that I would have to buy another
>>cover to get another gasket. What the heck! Is that true? There has got
>>to be a better mousetrap - er, gasket - out there.
>>
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> That is why they call everything installed outside a wet location. In
> a practical sense you really can't keep the water out. In fact the
> 2008 NEC will require that devices installed outdoors will be required
> to be corrosion resistant. They know they will be wet sooner or later.
> Usually electricians drill holes in the bottom of boxes installed
> outside to let the water out. It is also a good idea to point the
> wirenuts up in the box so they won't fill up with water. That keeps
> your GFCIs from tripping as much when you get a blowing rain.
Are existing receptacles, like spec grade, corrosion resistant or is
this a new grade of device?
--bud--
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