Outlet covers - weird questions
- Thread starter kellyfair
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Well, no go on the TayMac order. It’s the box that is extra deep, not the cover, apparently. Also, the hinges did not look like it would work with my box anyway. So, back it goes and I will try the adapter and see if that helps.
Says it is meant for indoor use - makes me a bit nervous.
edit: To heck with it. Ordered.
edit: To heck with it. Ordered.
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As long as it’s under the cover and out of the rain it should be ok
If you go to HD or Lowe’s they should have the covers by themselves….. those might be what you are looking for
If you go to HD or Lowe’s they should have the covers by themselves….. those might be what you are looking for
- Jul 21, 2013
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- Chlorine
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- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
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Sealproof 2-Gang Extra Deep in Use Outdoor Outlet Cover | Weatherproof, Lockable, UL Extra Duty Compliant, 45 Configurations
Checked the online answers from other customers, cover is same depth as my current one. I’ll see how the adapter works - if that doesn’t fit, I’ll yell at my electrician!
Thank you all!
DrewLG
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If you get desperate, I once solved a similar problem by screwing a spacer (made from a second electrical box with most of its back cut out) onto the front of the box. RTVed around the seam, snapped a deep cover onto the front of the spacer, and it didn't look too terrible.
A sloppy rendering of what I'm talking about:
A sloppy rendering of what I'm talking about:
They make extension rings specifically for outdoor junction boxes that extend the depth of the box….
Commercial Electric Gray 2-Gang Weatherproof Extension Box WDE000G - The Home Depot
Commercial Electric weatherproof extension rings are designed for use in branch circuit wiring in wet, damp or dry locations. Extension rings house receptacles, switches and GFCI's. Extension rings mounted
www.homedepot.com
Bill1974
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You could also put a right angle plug on the line cord. These allow the weather proof covers to close easily and also there is no tight bends in the cable.
Thank you - I did order an adapter that should arrive tomorrow. We’ll see how it works! I’m hesitant to replace the plug but I could get some help with that if it becomes necessary.
Ok, so right angle adapter is a no-go. The cord just isn’t flexible enough to allow me to bend it to get box cover closed.
I‘m going to have to replace the plug, or get a longer extension and put the junction of pump cord and extension cord inside a weather proof box.
I‘m going to have to replace the plug, or get a longer extension and put the junction of pump cord and extension cord inside a weather proof box.
Sorry, i thought that would work
You have nothing to be sorry for! I appreciate your suggestions! I’m not going to return the adapter since I can certainly use it around the house.
Ordered a 1’ flat plug 12AWG extension and a weatherproof box. Tired of messing around with it!
- Feb 6, 2015
- 6,148
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- 12300
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- Plaster
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- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
You're using an extension cord to run your pump?
Not even using a pump right now. Don’t get me started.
At some point when it isn’t 50 million degrees outside. I may get brave enough to replace the plug so that I can close my outlet cover.
Fingers crossed - I think, after much searching, I found a slightly deeper cover from same manufacturer, even though I had to order the whole box to get the cover.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,770
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- 26000
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- Vinyl
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- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Kelly,
Fwiw, I don’t fully close/latch my in use cover anymore due to having some thicker plugs in there now. I haven’t ever had it trip the gfci & we’ve had some monsoons. My outlet is maybe a foot from the ground.
I have checked it & it never gets wet inside the cover.
Not saying you should do what I do but just letting you know that even partially closed the cover provides some protection from rain (sort of like a lean to).
Fwiw, I don’t fully close/latch my in use cover anymore due to having some thicker plugs in there now. I haven’t ever had it trip the gfci & we’ve had some monsoons. My outlet is maybe a foot from the ground.
I have checked it & it never gets wet inside the cover.
Not saying you should do what I do but just letting you know that even partially closed the cover provides some protection from rain (sort of like a lean to).
I’m mainly concerned about when it rains sideways, which happens a lot in summer. I don’t see how it wouldn’t get wet underneath! But that’s good to know!