Weahterproof outlet boxes are too small for the plugs

[Valerie reddick]

All the plugs on the lights, piggyback float switch plugged into the pump will not work in an outdoor weatherproof box, what does everyone else do about this problem? The boxes are too close to the actual outlet for anything to plug in, sides and bottom is an issue. Thanks

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Always used this type. Never an issue.

 

[Valerie reddick]

Always used this type. Never an issue.
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Sorry, but those will not work my plug is side ways for the float switch and the other plug for the pump has to go in it and will not work at all. No outdoor box works.

 

[Tula]

Can you take a picture for us ?

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Explain why you think that you really need a float switch?

 

[Valerie reddick]

Explain why you think that you really need a float switch?

Due to 2 times now my pond has been pumped dry and I do not plan on this happening again. The pond lights will not even plug into that type of box.

 

[Valerie reddick]

Can you take a picture for us ?

I will try to do that.

 

[Meyer Jordan]

What is the outlet box mounted to? If a free-standing post, the entire post and box can be draped in some waterproof material such as pond liner, tarp, etc.

 

[Valerie reddick]

What is the outlet box mounted to? If a free-standing post, the entire post and box can be draped in some waterproof material such as pond liner, tarp, etc.

I would like to get my misspelled weatherproof corrected, how do you edit your thread? It is mounted to a wooden post. I thought about re configuring an electrical box that has the screw on lid to house my 4 outlets.I am going to try to take some pics tonight if it isn't raining and update tomorrow. Thank you for the input!! I am all about the way it looks thou so not sure if I can make that attractive.

 

[Meyer Jordan]

I would like to get my misspelled weatherproof corrected, how do you edit your thread?

If a posted comment needs to be edited, this can be done for several minutes after posting. Look at the bottom of the comment needing editing and you will see "edit delete report". Click on edit.

 

[sissy]

I put a piece of plastic over the top of mine .It was cut from a piece of damaged vinyl siding and just stapled over the top .This way I am sure nothing gets into my plugs from wind blown rain .With my neighbors I cut a tote apart and attached it to the post .We get lots of wind blown heavy rain storms here .My son also put my outlets on switch's that are inside my closet so .I can switch outlets off from inside .The ones with the pumps plugged into have overrides that if something gets over heated it shuts off.I can't remember the name of it .I think it was called a smart plug and switch .

 

[Valerie reddick]

I put a piece of plastic over the top of mine .It was cut from a piece of damaged vinyl siding and just stapled over the top .This way I am sure nothing gets into my plugs from wind blown rain .With my neighbors I cut a tote apart and attached it to the post .We get lots of wind blown heavy rain storms here .My son also put my outlets on switch's that are inside my closet so .I can switch outlets off from inside .The ones with the pumps plugged into have overrides that if something gets over heated it shuts off.I can't remember the name of it .I think it was called a smart plug and switch .

Ok, thanks. My post in right beside the pond so you see it, worried it will not look very attractive thou. I too have lots of damaging wind at my house.

 

[Tula]

I was lucky enough to find a small "house like structure" set out for trash. I painted it a forest green and hung a wooden fish on it It hides my electrical and other stuff too !

You can see a picture of it, on a thread I just posted, titled Sand and Gravel Filter.

 

[sissy]

how bout one of those fake rocks like they put over well heads and septic tank clean outs .They are not cheap but at least not to heavy .If you have a handy person they could build you something like tula has .I built the little house for my aerator and spare parts storage

 

[Usman]

i use plastic paint bucket with air tight cap for aerator and plug