Re: How to protect from moisture?

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jack Edin wrote:
> Hi gang,
>
> I use ropelight around the underside of my deck's railing and on the
> stairs. It produces a nice warm glow, etc. Backlighting...
>
> Where the thing plugs in is an extension cord...
>
> This is outdoors, in Oregon no less, and in contact with the ground...
>
> I'm looking for some sort of plastic box that the male & female plugs
> can be joined within, and then closed-up and sealed from the weather.
>
> I need waterproof!
>
> Does anybody know of a product that can afford such protection?
>
> Where can I get one?
>
> Thanks, in advance.
>
> Jack
> :)


Try any electrical wholesaler.  They'll carry the boxes as well as the
connectors.  The thing to remember about anything "outdoors" is that it
has to be rated for it.

Here's a link to Thomas & Betts products (Red Dot Weatherproof Boxes):

http://tnbelectricalworld.tnb.com/contractor/docs/reddot.pdf


Frank Olson
http://www.yoursecuritysource.com