I have to wire a miniature golf course service counter that has a slanted roof over it and enclosed with counters on three sides. The upper counter portions will have a plywood cover that can be pulled down at night. The floor is brick pavers. The receptacles will be located under the countertop on exposed stud walls and will have to be run in conduit due to high potential for damage as this is a storage area for putters, etc. Given that the receptacles are in this space should bubble covers or damp location covers be used? Any ideas for a better install? My plan for lighting are vapor tight fixtures with 42 watt fluorescent bulbs in them to keep down on bugs making a mess of the fixture.
Damp location?
- Thread starter moresi
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Rewire
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Damp location covers would add some protection to the outlets
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I think damp location covers are required but not bubble covers. I thought that was what the op was asking.
LarryFine
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Now, if we could just come up with protection for bubble covers. :roll:
Added: I know there's a difference between damp- and wet-location covers, but I imagine things plugged in will be left plugged in during rain. I'd say the receptacles should be located where the plugged-in plugs themselves won't get hit, and no covers are needed.
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chris kennedy
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