Hello and good day, First off hope this is the right area even though it isn't really a repair situation. My situation is thus, I need the protection a GFCI outlet provides but can't install a GFCI in location. What I would like to do is build a portable box where in I could install an outlet box and GFCI receptacle inside it. I would do this by using a project box, inside installing a outlet box and then inside that the GFCI. This portable box would then plug in using some 15amp computer cable to the normal outlet. What I would like to know would this work, be safe and be legal? Background: At work we have some personal space to use as we see fit. I would like to run a nano-reef aquarium from this space. I know water + electrical is a bad mix, so at home for example I have GFCI receptacles. I talked with the boss and she will not let me change my outlet. With that I thought up this idea. It will also have the added benefit in the ability for me to house all my electrical(ballasts, timers, ect.) in one box that can be easily moved. So when I take vacations it is as simple as unplugged my portable electrical box and taking the tank and box with me.

A little discussion between me and a friend of mine...yes, we're still friends. This friend was disappointed with the quality of the receptacles installed by the builder in his house, claiming that after a period of use, plugs were not held firmly in place and he had to replace these receptacles. He decided that a 20A receptacle must be built better and replaced the 15A receptacles with 20A's. They are on a 15A circuit served by #14 wire. Well, although there doesn't seem to be any issue with this, I told him he should check to make sure it is code compliant...he may be selling his house in the near future. No harm in asking. Any feed back would be appreciated. Thanks,