Wayne Boatwright wrote:
On Sat 26 Apr 2008 04:21:56p, Tony Hwang told us...


Wayne Boatwright wrote:


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.


Hi,
And better be on GFCI circuit.



The receptacle I install in the box is GFCI. I need more than that?

Hi,
You are OK then. My exterior ones are daisy chained. And Jacuzzi tub is
the only one having it's own GFCI breaker.