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Unretired defense industry engineer
It's time for me to get around to installing an outdoor outlet at the front of the house for seasonal usage: small water pump for the fountain, leaf blower and Christmas lights. I'd like the GFI outlets switched so that the fountain does not have to be plugged/unplugged twice a day. I'd prefer one of those weathertight boxes that cover the line cord while it is plugged in, in case of splashing. I'm looking for guidance on the best way to do this, what materials to use, and of course, code compliance.
My first thought was to install a box on the decorative brick wall, at the yellow X, since there is an outlet in the living room on the other side. But the wife suggested putting it on the white siding so it is not as obtrusive, and I agree.
On the other side of the siding is the interior wall of the foyer, and there are no switches or outlets in that area. However, I think I can drill a hole at the bottom of the siding, about 2" up from the concrete at the red X, and it will go into the crawl space (the floors are 8" higher than the concrete). From there I could run 12-3 Remulak (official wire of the Coneheads) to a junction box under the house. The weathertight box would have to be higher up, since the patio gets pressure washed or hosed off occasionally.
So, how would you do this one? What does the code say about minimum and maximum height, and what would I use to go from the hole in the rim joist/siding to the box? What wire is permitted? Any suggestions for the GFI or weathertight box?
Thanks,
Walt
My first thought was to install a box on the decorative brick wall, at the yellow X, since there is an outlet in the living room on the other side. But the wife suggested putting it on the white siding so it is not as obtrusive, and I agree.
On the other side of the siding is the interior wall of the foyer, and there are no switches or outlets in that area. However, I think I can drill a hole at the bottom of the siding, about 2" up from the concrete at the red X, and it will go into the crawl space (the floors are 8" higher than the concrete). From there I could run 12-3 Remulak (official wire of the Coneheads) to a junction box under the house. The weathertight box would have to be higher up, since the patio gets pressure washed or hosed off occasionally.
So, how would you do this one? What does the code say about minimum and maximum height, and what would I use to go from the hole in the rim joist/siding to the box? What wire is permitted? Any suggestions for the GFI or weathertight box?
Thanks,
Walt