"Owain" wrote in message
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BigWallop wrote:
As for the flex outlet plates. Yes it can be used in this type of
situation, but make sure you smear some sealant around the joint between
it
and the wall to stop water droplets from getting in behind it. In an
installation such as this, I personally use plain blanking plates with a
knock out on one edge. This is so a I can place the knock out pointing
downward which then allows the flex to hang so moisture can't run back
up it
and into the gubbins inside. Finished with some sealant around the gap
between wall and plate and it usually lasts for many years without
causing
problems.

Many flex outlet plates have downward facing flex outlets.

Using your blanking plate, how do you provide a cord grip?

Owain

I provide a cord grip with the many flex outlet plates with edge knock outs
that already have them. If I have to use a completely blank plate that I
have cut a flex outlet point on myself, then I use a cable tie to fix to the
back box and secure the flex in place.

But I do prefer to use flex outlet plates that have edge knock outs, rather
the ones with the flex outlet in the middle of plate. This is especially so
in an area that contains high moisture content in the air.