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Posted by RBM on April 26, 2008, 7:03 pm
> This is a question of curiosity more than anything, as I don't plan to
> make
> changes to the way I have installed outdoor outlets.
>
> In several homes, including the present one where I am currently
> installing
> outdoor outlets, this has been my method...
>
> At a point opposite on the inside of the house where a receptable already
> exists, I drill a hole in the outside wall (cedar), and from the inside,
> push through a length of exterior grade "romex" (the same guage as the
> interior wiring) through an existing self-clamping opening in the interior
> junction box to the outside and through the hole. I connect the inside
> wires to the existing receptacle.
>
> On the outside, I seal the hole around the romex with silicone sealant,
> and
> mount an exterior weatherproof box (also sealed behind it with silicone
> swealant. After the sealant has cured, I connect a GFCI receptacle to the
> romex and mount it in the box. I then attach an "always in use" hooded
> cover plate to complete the installation.
>
> While I know this has proven to be safe over all the years I've used this
> technique, I wonder whether it is really according to code, and if not,
> what exactly would the code require instead.
>
> BTW, I currently live in Mesa, AZ, if that makes a difference.
>
> Thanks for any responses.
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright
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> Saturday, 04(IV)/26(XXVI)/08(MMVIII)
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> Countdown till Memorial Day
> 4wks 1dys 8hrs 25mins
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> First rule of intelligent tinkering:
> Save all the parts.
Nothing wrong with your method. There is no need to use U.F. cable if
you're running straight into the FS box.
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>
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