On Mar 13, 10:37*am, "EXT" wrote:
"Mikepier" wrote in message

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I am installing an outlet on the outside of my brick *house and I have
already run the romex to the outside by drilling a 1/2" hole through
the brick. I am trying to figure out how would I attach the romex to
the box. If I used a regular NM clamp, I would need to make the hole
in the brick a lot bigger, like an inch or so diameter, so the box
would sit flush against the brick, and so the clamp would fit inside
the 1 inch hole.
Is there another way to do this? Do I even need to secure the romex to
the box? Or can I secure it from inside the house before it enters the
hole to go outside and just caulk it or use GreatStuff to seal it?

What type of box are you using, it should be a waterproof box. These
normally come with a threaded hole, which requires a male threaded clamp or
conduit connector. 1/2" hole will allow nothing attached to the box to be
used, use a cold chisel to enlarge the hole to fit whatever clamp you are
using.

There is also the additonal matter of how you connect
the clamp, tighten the screws on it, when it's going to be
inside the hole. If you're installing it in the normal direction,
ie starting from the other end and working out, that usually
isn't trivial.

I think you are correct that it is supposed to have a clamp.
But I've seen work done by electricians where no clamp
is used. I just did one myself for an AC disconnect and it
passed inspection. I had it stapled inside, close to where
it exited the rim joist. That's how the existing one was done
and how I've seen it done in new construction here. If it's
good enough for them.....