How to Install Outdoor Outlet from Indoor Outlet
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- Опубліковано 29 кві 2023
- This is how to wire an outdoor GFCI outlet from an existing indoor outlet. Install a weather resistant outlet on your deck or patio.
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I got a bid for this exact project from a licensed electrician and he wanted $400. This is enough information to do this job by yourself. Thanks.
Not really the best plan, although it is done quite often. You have to consider the existing load and device count of the circuit you are tapping into. If that circuit has heavy draw appliances, or is already at the maximum of twelve devices, don't use it. Best practice is to install a dedicated breaker and circuit for outside outlets. I know, that requires an electrician for most of you, but that is the reality.
I have to say, that was just painful watching you trying to cut your outside hole. I won't even mention the blue plastic box. Oh wait, I just did. One word of advice when adding a GFCI outlet from an inside receptacle, put the GFCI inside & the standard receptacle outside. That way you seldom have a dead outlet when you plug something into it. I know I'll catch flack on this, but I assume this is a 20A circuit since you're using #12 romex. Unless there is some #14 somewhere in the circuit or it's fed from a 15A breaker in the panel, I stick with 20A receptacles on a 20A circuit & 15A receptacles on a 15A circuit. Oh yeh, one more thing. Always tighten down your unused neutral & hot side screws. There's probably more, but I'm exhausted. Good night.
On stucco surface mount your box, use electrical putty for watertight seal around your penetration and hidden behind the watertight box
Two things - Use some silicone around the blue box to prevent moisture and air from seeping into/out of the wall. And two, don't use Wago's on ground wires. Complete waste and not as good of a connection. Just twist the ground together old fashion style with a wire nut. Its more better. And cheaper.
You did the tab incorrectly. Push it IN, not OUT. Then when you insert the wire from the back it will lock the wire in place.
Your intro narration earns you a sub!
would be nice if you put the wire type and gauges of the wires.
Personally having had several GFCI outlets fail outdoors I moved mine to the inside outlet and then sistered off of the GFCI outlet to the outdoor outlet. Both outlets are then GFCI protected. The indoor outlet stays dry and the outdoor outlet can handle the water without failure since it's all brass. I've never had to replace one but they are very inexpensive compared to replacing an outdoor GFCI outlet.
The outdoor receptacle needs to be on its own circuit.
Thanks Kyler for the step-by-step! I had the exact same scenario (stucco, wire & paper, etc.) and followed your vid without a problem. I did add some silicone to the outside box & waterproof cover (where they meet) to ensure no leaks. Now have an exterior outlet where I can plug in my low voltage lighting transformer - yippee!!!
Excellent video. This is exactly what I want to do. Except i think I'm going straight through the back of the box. You gave a lot of useful information. Thank you.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video and explain everything. Helped me to do this project myself
You're hilarious! I especially liked the "Mr. Grinch/Cat In the Hat" narration. Made it so much better! I'm subscribing just for that!
I can definitely use this information. Thank you.
Excellent video, thank you for sharing.
Great video. Subscribed. I bet a surface mount weatherproof box would’ve saved him a lot of time. And a smaller hole in the side of his house.
Loved the narration
Great video. I believe you did everything correctly when tapping from an indoor receptacle. Only thing that's not necessary is adding that metal NM connector inside the indoor outlet box. The Romex cable should still be in its place without it since it's secured in the box you installed outside.
Great video…thanks for posting. 👍