Howdy,
Look for an RV outlet box. I.e.:
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=rv+outlet+box&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=8698564487869315957&sa=X&ei=wYvCTrKsMMXX0QHpvIjwDg&ved=0CHUQ8wIwAQ
Mark
On Tue, 15 Nov 2011, eric@megageek.com wrote:
> OK, I'm finally recovering from the storm. Man, being without internet
> really makes you realize how isolated you are. In fact, many times during
> the outage, I wanted to ask questions on this list but couldn't! 8>(
>
> OK, the first of my questions...
>
> I have a generator that I can run the house with. I added an outlet and a
> transfer switch. Here is the problem.
>
> The outlet is a 50amp 4 pin outlet (standard fitting). The outlet needs
> to be mounted on a covered porch. So, I need an outlet rated for 'wet
> locations' but I can't find one.
>
> so, my questions is either...
>
> What can I use to 'cover' the normal interior outlet to shelter it form
> the elements (note, it is covered and doesn't get direct sunlight where it
> is) or
> Where can I get a weather proof 50 amp outlet?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Eric P
> "Be as beneficent as the sun or the sea, but if your rights as a rational
> being are trenched on, die on the first inch of your territory." Ralph
> Waldo Emerson
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