Outdoor outlet cover needed
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JaneM
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I have an outside outlet for my water system system that has multiple plugs making it too tight for any typical outdoor outlet cover. How can I protect the outlet properly by covering all the plugs?
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You need a waterproof outdoor cover.
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If there is nothing available on the market, make up your own by cutting a small plastic box, putting a flange on it so that you can screw it at the top of the plug area to your home and still lift it up when necessary.
Search your cabinets and garage for a metal or plastic box that is large enough to cover all the plugs. Cut the bottom side from the box to allow access to the water connections. Drill two holes in the wall above the outlet Use dowel pieces to hang the box from, protecting the outlet from rain. Btw, check the home improvement stores for a box made for the purpose. A circuit breaker box would probably fit, but might be hard to cut. Best wishes 😇
Outdoor electrical boxes have a cover when you buy them for very good reasons. Safe bet I'd consult my electrician to replace the entire box unless that is already you.
MAKE IT A FEATURE IN THE GARDEN BY MAKING A REMOVEABLE COVER FOR IT THAT IS ATTRACTIVE TO LOOK AT..........TOTUM - WINDMILL - ETC