Q: I have a light set in my backyard that is plugged into an electrical outlet that has two silver flaps to cover the plugs. The system works fine except that I get very nervous when it rains. My fear ...
For 125V and 250V, 15A and 20A receptacles installed in wet locations, Sec. 406.9(B)(1) requires the enclosure to be weatherproof whether or not an attachment plug ...
A. Receptacles installed in a damp location must be installed in an enclosure that’s weatherproof when an attachment plug cap isn’t inserted, and the receptacle cover is closed, or an enclosure that’s ...