Options for mounting in-use receptacle cover over vinyl siding?
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Options for mounting in-use receptacle cover over vinyl siding?
Hi all,
I need to put an in-use receptacle cover over an outdoor outlet. Because of the vinyl siding, the receptacle sits recessed a bit too much for the cover to sit properly over. Anyone have any ideas here?
Here is a link to some photos of the situation:
Receptacle Cover - Album on Imgur

Thanks yall!
-Grant
I need to put an in-use receptacle cover over an outdoor outlet. Because of the vinyl siding, the receptacle sits recessed a bit too much for the cover to sit properly over. Anyone have any ideas here?
Here is a link to some photos of the situation:
Receptacle Cover - Album on Imgur

Thanks yall!
-Grant
Last edited by PJmax; 08-31-15 at 04:44 PM. Reason: added pic from link
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Always a tricky situation. You may need to switch to an integral box and receptacle.
Arlington DBVR141W-1 Vertical Electrical Box with Weatherproof Cover for Siding, White, 1/2-Inch Lap - Outside Electrical Box
Arlington-DBVS1W-1-Weatherproof-Vinyl-Siding-dp/B004K1G0ZO
The second box is listed for new work but if you can work the siding you can get it in. I usually zip the siding apart to get it in. The finished product looks good.
Arlington DBVR141W-1 Vertical Electrical Box with Weatherproof Cover for Siding, White, 1/2-Inch Lap - Outside Electrical Box
Arlington-DBVS1W-1-Weatherproof-Vinyl-Siding-dp/B004K1G0ZO
The second box is listed for new work but if you can work the siding you can get it in. I usually zip the siding apart to get it in. The finished product looks good.