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

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).

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.

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

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


Arlington makes this: http://www.aifittings.com/j_2.htm