How Do I Add Outdoor Outlet?
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How Do I Add Outdoor Outlet?
Currently I have an outlet just inside the door and I want to add another GFCI outlet outdoor just outside the door but I don't want to lose the indoor outlet. Hehe sorry hope I'm not confusing anyone...
I know how to install it after I get the wires out but my problem is after I cut into the siding and have access to the electric wires how can I splice/tap into the electric without losing the inside outlet?
I've tried searching some youtube videos but it seems all the videos show is pulling out a wire that's already an end piece. I'm doubting that after I get inside the wall there is going to be a readily available end piece I can just use, especially since I already have an outlet on the inside.
I'm going to be installing a GFCI outlet.
Thanks for reading, if you have a youtube video to suggestion that would be a big help. I've tried searching but don't know exactly what 'keywords' to use to pull up exactly what I'm looking for.
I know how to install it after I get the wires out but my problem is after I cut into the siding and have access to the electric wires how can I splice/tap into the electric without losing the inside outlet?
I've tried searching some youtube videos but it seems all the videos show is pulling out a wire that's already an end piece. I'm doubting that after I get inside the wall there is going to be a readily available end piece I can just use, especially since I already have an outlet on the inside.
I'm going to be installing a GFCI outlet.
Thanks for reading, if you have a youtube video to suggestion that would be a big help. I've tried searching but don't know exactly what 'keywords' to use to pull up exactly what I'm looking for.
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I have an outlet just inside the door and I want to add another GFCI outlet outdoor just outside the door but I don't want to lose the indoor outlet.
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What you will do is run a short new cable from the existing receptacle box to the new one. You don't just cut the siding and tap into the cable wherever you please. Make the splice/connection in the existing receptacle box. That's the start of your new cable. The other end of that cable may be directly opposite it, just a few inches away. Then you may follow your 'youtube master electrician in 21 hours' clip to finish the install.
Have you considered a good book instead of trusting youtube jockeys? "Wiring Simplified" is highly rated around these parts.
Edit- Check to see whether the existing receptacle box cable is 12 gauge or 14 gauge before you buy cable. It will say so on the sheath but you may not have a good view from inside the box. If it's yellow it's definitely 12. If you're not sure it would be better to buy 12 gauge. You can take a picture with a tape measure if you don't have a wire gauge and surely someone here will tell you rather quickly.
Have you considered a good book instead of trusting youtube jockeys? "Wiring Simplified" is highly rated around these parts.
Edit- Check to see whether the existing receptacle box cable is 12 gauge or 14 gauge before you buy cable. It will say so on the sheath but you may not have a good view from inside the box. If it's yellow it's definitely 12. If you're not sure it would be better to buy 12 gauge. You can take a picture with a tape measure if you don't have a wire gauge and surely someone here will tell you rather quickly.
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The other end of that cable may be directly opposite it, just a few inches away.
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What room is the existing receptacle in? Some circuits are limited and should not be tapped for power for other areas.
Along with the weatherproof box if mounted outside and the weather-resistant GFI you will also need a weatherproof in use bubble cover.
Along with the weatherproof box if mounted outside and the weather-resistant GFI you will also need a weatherproof in use bubble cover.
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Along with the weatherproof box if mounted outside and the weather-resistant GFI...
Kitchen/dining receptacles, bathroom receptacles and laundry receptacle would not be a source of power even though they are GFI protected.
Last edited by pcboss; 05-25-13 at 04:55 PM.