Jim,
You must have lived in an old house prior to this one.
I don't know which part of the metroplex you are in, but Dallas code
requires they be outside. Older homes had them in closets, etc.
If security is a concern, you can get a lock for it at home depot.
If a madman takes an ax to the box.. a padlock isn't going to stop him
anyway and yer screwed smile
Try to avoid ****ing off madmen, and you should be okay.
lucy

"Speedy Jim" wrote in message ...
Samiel wrote:

I am getting a new house (should be complete next month) and I noticed
that the breaker box is outside!

I usually see them in the garage or maybe even a closet, but is it
good to have it outside?

Downsides I can think of:

1. Thief can turn off all my switches from outside
2. Must keep padlocked and I could lose the key
3. Rain/water could possibly get in there messing up stuff?

Are these valid concerns?

- Samiel

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