KVA
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Do you have to use weather resistant GFIs outside if they have a cover? or can i use regular GFIs?
The box & cover are not addressed in the WR requirement. If it's outside, it's to be WR.
Speaking of GFCI receptacles, why are they still such huge monstrosities? Their size has not changed in twenty years, it seems, while everything else electronic has gotten tinier and tinier. I'm looking forward to the day when I can retire my GFCI Jammer.
Speaking of GFCI receptacles, why are they still such huge monstrosities? Their size has not changed in twenty years, it seems, while everything else electronic has gotten tinier and tinier. I'm looking forward to the day when I can retire my GFCI Jammer.
I suspect it is the differential transformer that is the size limit ... probably a toroid with multiple turns of 2 20A capable conductors.The electronics may have gotten smaller, but you can only make the contact surfaces so small.
I have been told that the WR receptacles are more sunlight resistant then the standard receptacles. Now that being said- I have a screen porch that I installed 25 years ago and they have regular receptacles and switches with, YES, standard white plates- not WP plates.
I wish they would change the rule for porches. interesting that some of the electronic dimmers state for indoor use.
I agree 100%. Rarely have I seen outside plugs go bad. I think this might have been a manufacturers push to change this code!
I agree 100%. Rarely have I seen outside plugs go bad. I think this might have been a manufacturers push to change this code!