Help ! Customer wants outdoor switch and outlet flush in concrete

[Stevenfyeager]

How do I change above ground outdoor switch and outlet he uses year round flush below concrete surface ? They are both 12'' above ground now in 2 pvc boxes tied together. switch is in waterproof box and cover and outlet is in an 'in use' cover and box. They will be pouring concrete in a few days. I am at a loss.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Are you saying you want to install the switch and receptacle in a concrete wall or floor?

 

[ptonsparky]

I hope it's a wall but I read it as in a floor, drive or sidewalk.

They make boxes to install in concrete walls. Run conduit up to them and pull in wire.
I'm not particularly fond of those boxes because after 20 years or so the holes rust out or tight. Corrosion inhibitor on the screws help for future removal. Or holes strip out on the PVC ones the very first time.

 

[Stevenfyeager]

Are you saying you want to install the switch and receptacle in a concrete wall or floor?

Yes in a new concrete floor. He wants to be able to walk over it. But I don’t see how

 

[Stevenfyeager]

He sent me this product link but I told him it’s not an in use product
https://www.floorboxoutlet.com/prod...LnzljeUOBClVKqkR5kOS1g3QOry1rf5hoCCc0QAvD_BwE

 

[Gerrit]

Yes in a new concrete floor. He wants to be able to walk over it. But I don’t see how

I'm thinking some type of air switch maybe...Outlet?...mmmmmm

 

[Dennis Alwon]

He sent me this product link but I told him it’s not an in use product
https://www.floorboxoutlet.com/products/ob-1-sp-lewelectric-outdoor-floor-box-push-button?currency=USD&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google Shopping&gclid=CjwKCAjwmeiIBhA6EiwA-uaeFV3QnUc_SttJ2aydcm2y77LnzljeUOBClVKqkR5kOS1g3QOry1rf5hoCCc0QAvD_BwE

Yeah, I have seen those but no good in a concrete patio. May be okay on a screen porch or someplace with a roof over it.

 

[winnie]

Supposedly these can be installed in concrete, but I've never used them:

The Outdoor Ground Box Supplies Power to Outdoor Spaces

The Outdoor Ground Box is UL-listed and delivers power, data, or AV connectivity in outdoor spaces. Learn how to supply permanent power with Legrand.

www.legrand.us

 

[Stevenfyeager]

Supposedly these can be installed in concrete, but I've never used them:

The Outdoor Ground Box Supplies Power to Outdoor Spaces

The Outdoor Ground Box is UL-listed and delivers power, data, or AV connectivity in outdoor spaces. Learn how to supply permanent power with Legrand.

www.legrand.us

Thanks. Very impressive. However, I'm not sure how I can also put an accessible switch in there too. Plus, if I told the customer the price, he will probably not like it. But thanks, it is ingenious design how even if completely flooded, the outlet stays dry. (in video)

 

[winnie]

Plus, if I told the customer the price, he will probably not like it.

The customer can get what they want, as long as they describe it on a large enough check.

I thought you could install standard devices in that ground box, which would include switches. However a completely waterproof switch should be possible.

Jon

 

[Jraef]

The customer can get what they want, as long as they describe it on a large enough check.

I’ve said that for years, but it’s not really true in practice because the human imagination of what SHOULD be possible eventually smacks head on into what actually IS possible.