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Anybody found a more effective low-profile outdoor outlet cover? (Mine are 20 years old and metal rather than plastic)
This is the style I have, and it is generally effective, except when the snow drifts build up, then the GFCI for that circuit will trip randomly in the winter, and then I can't use the inside garage outlets.
I'd prefer to replace these with low-profile outlet covers since I don't use these very often and would like to avoid a bulky and brittle plastic "in use" cover (link goes to what I don't want to use)
Should I just by new ones of the same style and assume the problem is that the gaskets and spring-loaded cover were worn out? Or is there a more effective style that doesn't stick out from the wall when not in use?
Thanks for the suggestion. Apparently the Arlington plastic boxes are still brittle, but less exposed.
The junction boxes are shallow, and set into hardwood siding that is as old as they are; I'm not sure it's feasible to replace the box without major surgery on/in the walls.
I'd prefer to replace these with low-profile outlet covers since I don't use these very often and would like to avoid a bulky and brittle plastic "in use" cover (link goes to what I don't want to use)
Life is good do you mean the kind referred to by the OP above?
Basically your two solutions are some sort of weatherproof cover like you have, or replacing the box. If the existing box is installed right so the gasket can seal, replacing the cover will probably work and anyway it's cheap. If that doesn't work, bite the bullet and replace the box.
Was hoping somebody else had good experiences with one of the other styles of flush, weatherproof box covers
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Originally Posted by nybbler
Basically your two solutions are some sort of weatherproof cover like you have, or replacing the box. If the existing box is installed right so the gasket can seal, replacing the cover will probably work and anyway it's cheap. If that doesn't work, bite the bullet and replace the box.
There's at least 3 styles of spring-loaded horizontal weatherproof cover on the market, I'm hoping somebody can report good results with one of the alternate styles.
I ordered one of these, hoping that the larger gasket area and heavier single cover will help it seal tighter.
In use covers are required by National Electric Code for at least ten years.
3 years. More gold-plating.
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(Mine are 20 years old and metal rather than plastic)
Was hoping somebody else had good experiences with one of the other styles of flush, weatherproof box covers
