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Re: [Shop-talk] Outdoor power outlet

To: eric@megageek.com
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Outdoor power outlet
From: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:50:47 -0500
don't you actually mean an "inlet"?  Aren't weatherproof inlet boxes
readily available (but somewhat overpriced)?
For example:
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200485258_200485258

Doug

P.S.:

I have a Honda EU2000 generator and a heap of extension cords.  They
have saved our hide several times this year.  But like many other
people in NJ, I am contemplating getting getting a bigger generator
and a transfer switch setup.  Unfortunately everything seems to be out
of stock, and installers are all backed up.  I'd love to hear any
interesting anecdotes from people who have done this.  A
permanently-installed natural-gas-fed generator may be overkill for
me.  I am thinking of a manual transfer switch and a EU6500 generator,
which is quite powerful enough, but is very quiet and fuel-efficient
at partial load.


On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 9:26 AM,  <eric@megageek.com> wrote:
> OK, I'm finally recovering from the storm.  Man, being without internet
> really makes you realize how isolated you are.  In fact, many times during
> the outage, I wanted to ask questions on this list but couldn't!  8>(
>
> OK, the first of my questions...
>
> I have a generator that I can run the house with.  I added an outlet and a
> transfer switch.  Here is the problem.
>
> The outlet is a 50amp 4 pin outlet (standard fitting).  The outlet needs
> to be mounted on a covered porch.  So, I need an outlet rated for 'wet
> locations' but I can't find one.
>
> so, my questions is either...
>
> What can I use to 'cover' the normal interior outlet to shelter it form
> the elements (note, it is covered and doesn't get direct sunlight where it
> is) or
> Where can I get a weather proof 50 amp outlet?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Eric P
> "Be as beneficent as the sun or the sea, but if your rights as a rational
> being are trenched on, die on the first inch of your territory." Ralph
> Waldo Emerson
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