"Chris Shearer Cooper" wrote in message
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Yup, getting all the necessary protection is a "gimme"!


No its not, I know nothing about you.

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).


Who said "clear plastic cover" is mandatory? There may be something out
there, but I'm not the typical suburbanite interested primarily in
appearances... Et al our British predecessors as well.

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.


Hopefully, schedule 80 PVC piping. "cord" is usually in reference to
temporary cabling for temporary use. IE: extension cord. Scary. The
pointed down outlets better be well above the soil line. IE: splash from
heavy rain. The boxes better be power ventialated if pointed down. IE:
condensation bleeding from the top down.

Voila! Small, un-obtrusive, weatherproof. When nothing's plugged into
it, it looks like some strange green plastic mushroom.

I hate mushrooms except eating them.


Chris

"Dave" wrote in message
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"Chris Shearer Cooper" wrote in message
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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