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Subject: [Shop-talk] Outdoor power outlet
From: eric at megageek.com (eric at megageek.com)
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:26:43 -0500
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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