Stand alone outside receptical

erlindbl

A quick question, does a stand alone outside waterproof outlet have to be supported in concrete, and if so, is there a minimum size. Also, do they have to be a certain height above the ground. The outlet will be 120V.

Thank you

Just Bill

Not necessarily. But the wiring needs to be protected. It can be on a conduit buried in the ground, or set in cement. But it must be a GFCI.

wirenut1110

Your box will need to be supported other than with the conduit. like a 4X4 post.

As far as the height, although this isn't a rule, I would install it a little higher than your average snowfall. Around here I usually stay about 12" above the ground, even though we rarely get that much snow

You can also purchase a small yard post that's made out of 2" PVC in various colors, and used to mount light fixtures and receptacles.

RAB lighting calls the "mighty post" and I think Arlington makes a square post for a receptacle. Here's an example http://www.prolighting.com/rabmpmimipo1.html

Also, Don't forget to use an "in use" cover.

Scuba_Dave

I installed 2 circuits for my Christmas display
Both are in separate conduit, GFCI protected
Bushes have been planted to cover them
There is some concrete holding them in place
We had a lot of snowfall this year & they were covered for a while
I have the wet-use covers on these

erlindbl

Excellent.... thank you all for the input......

Termite

I would also suggest schedule 80 PVC conduit as opposed to schedule 40. Being in the yard will often subject the conduit to physical damage, and your inspector will very likely want to see schedule 80.

Mort

Assuming one wanted to do two of these for outside tool use, say a buffer or portable shop lights, would they all be on separate circuits? What about amperage?