2019年2月11日 · The eaves are about 10 ft tall. I also will install a weatherproof flip lid outlet cover. My question is can I install a (Weather Resistant)WR outlet or does it have to be GFCI? Reason I ask is because there is no outlet cover with 2 flip lids for GFCI because of the design, but there is one for the WR outlet.

2022年9月28日 · Either a breaker or outlet, not both. It is recommended to have the GFCI protection inside the house if possible. Weather usually not kind to outdoor GFCI outlets. If on one circuit usually only need one GFCI outlet to protect the whole circuit.

2021年7月8日 · Breaker -> Outlet (indoor) -> Outlet (outdoor) -> Outlet (outdoor) -> GFCI (lighting) LINE -> GFCI (pump) My plan was to replace the first (interior) outlet with a GFCI, and then all others connected to the Load side, with modern WR rated receptacles.

2019年10月10日 · We have an outdoor receptacle, under an enclosure and with flaps that drop down over the plug area, but not GFCI. We would like to use it for a light sensor timer, with 3-outlet powerblock.

2023年10月28日 · Read the documentation that comes with a GFCI outlet and search and read other questions on this site to understand the difference between the Load and Line terminals on a GFCI outlet. Ideally you should have one indoor GFCI outlet controlling regular outlets elsewhere as needed especially an outdoor one. Bear in mind large motorized outdoor …

Based on your description, it sounds like the GFCI is with an outdoor receptacle. That makes it susceptible to weather, and in this case also to spray from the waterfall. As noted by Ed Beal, a high-quality Weather Resistant GFCI receptacle should do just fine.

2019年6月23日 · However, the GFCI still trips. All three outlets + GFCI outlet have bubble covers on them. Wiring runs like this: Breaker --> light switch (inside) --> GFCI outlet (outside) --> 3 outlets / 2 fans (All outdoor wires are run through PVC or metal conduit.) At this point, my guess is that I have a short somewhere.

2022年4月22日 · One GFCI outlet, installed correctly, will protect all the outlets downstream of it. If you feel the need to replace the outdoor outlets, by all means, do so, however, replace them with a decent "commercial grade" non-GFCI outlet for …

2016年7月17日 · The GFCI outlet will not accept the receptacle you see on the left, because there is no room for the screw in the center. That space is occupied by the test/reset buttons. Is there any disadvantage in installing the ordinary plastic cover (bottom right of the picture) to cover a GFCI outlet outdoors?

2017年1月7日 · I have one outdoor outlet where there is no power coming in and I am unable to determine which circuit breaker it is on so I can restore the power.