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Exterior outlets are weatherproof.

Difficulty: Reasonable

Instructions

Things You'll Need

Weatherproof electrical outlet box (surface-mount) Pencil Energy drill Spade drill bit (3/8-inch) Auger bit Fish tape Electrical cable Screwdriver Diagonal pliers 120-volt circuit breaker Caulk Electrical outlet (GFCI, 120-volt)

1 Disconnect strength to circuits inside your home in opening the main electrical panel also flipping the main breaker switch to its "Off" position. Main circuit breakers have the highest ampere rating, and typically occupy the topmost position with the electrical panel. Leave a note warning anyone who comes alongside not to flip the main circuit breaker back on.

2 Find the spot where you wish to mount the exterior outlet. Hold a surface-mount weatherproof outlet box against the wall, plus locate the outline of the box, using a pencil. Using a spade drill bit, drill any hole through the center about the outline to create an opening for the electrical cable that will run from the electrical panel to the outlet.

3 Climb in the attic or crawl space above your ceiling and, using exclusive auger bit with 2 cutting blades, drill any hole through the best wall plate directly above the hole you drilled for the exterior outlet box. Slip the tip of a fish tape into the hole with the top plate, plus fish electrical wire from the hole down below up to the ceiling. Pull the cable out of within the ceiling or crawl room, yet depart an extra foot of cable dangling outside the hole where you will mount the outlet box. Greenslip.

6 Plug a 120-volt circuit breaker to a vacant slot in the panel board. Insert the bare end of the black wire into the connection terminal with the conclusion of the 120-volt circuit breaker, white wire to the bond terminal at the neutral bus bar, also green or bare cable to some relationship terminal at the floor bus bar. Tighten each screw to secure each relationship.

7 Hold the cable dangling out of the exterior wall. Caulk around the hole to seal it also block moisture also insects away from entering. Remove 4 inches about external covering from the tip regarding the cable to expose the inner wires. Using some cable stripper, strip off 1/2 inch away from the tip regarding each wire (white, black and bare or green). Slip the wires through a knockout behind any weatherproof outlet box. Mount the outlet box onto the wall using screws supplied with the box. Utilize caulk neatly around the edges of the box to seal it.

8 Hook the black wire within the electrical outlet box clockwise around the brass terminal screw on the 120-volt outlet, hook the white wire around the silver terminal screw, and hook the bare or green wire around the green terminal screw. Screw the outlet onto the outlet box. Install the weatherproof outlet box cover, nevertheless achieve never forget to place the foam-rubber gaskets between the box plus the insure to help seal out the weather.

9 Replace the electrical panel protect, and turn on the main circuit breaker. Test the GFCI outlet by way of pressing the "Test" button; the "Reset" key will pop from. Press the "Reset" button to reset the breaker. Plug an appliance to the newly installed exterior outlet. Turn on the appliance to test the relationship.

Tips & Warnings

Installing electrical circuits should be performed from someone with training also experience, call up any electrician in case you are never skilled. Different express with the US have varied electrical codes. Check with your local authorities in relation to code requirements that apply to installing exterior outlets in your area.

References

EZ DIY Electricity: How To Install an Outside GFCI Receptacle -- Action by Step Instructions with Pictures Creative Homeowner: Projects Online: Installing any Exterior Outlet Hammer Zone: Installing Any Circuit Breaker

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