dankoos
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I had to install an outdoor sump pit and pump. The pit is about 4-5 feet from the house. I am going to install an outlet either attached to the house, or on a pole next to the pit, so need advice on that first. If I install on house, I am thinking I should run the sump pump wires through conduit so that they are not a tripping hazard (is this up to code?). If I install on a pole next to the pit, I don't have to worry about this. For the outlet itself, I have seen the standard covered outlet boxes, but none of them are deep enough to plug in the sump pump cords (both the pump itself AND the switch have cords, so the the pump plugs into the back of the switch and then into the outlet, making this plug about 5" deep), so most outdoor boxes' lids cannot close when this is plugged in. Any thoughts on a covered outlet box that can remain closed with such a long/deep cord plugged into it?