Q: I have a light set in my backyard that is plugged into an electrical outlet that has two silver flaps to cover the plugs. The system works fine except that I get very nervous when it rains. My fear ...
I remember working on a residential remodel project, troubleshooting a front porch electrical outlet that was not working. I first tested the receptacle to make sure there was no electricity present.
Q: I have a light set in my backyard that is plugged into an electrical outlet that has two silver flaps to cover the plugs. The system works fine except that I get very nervous when it rains. My fear ...
Millions of homes have outdoor outlets that look perfectly fine but fail to meet the safety standard that became code in 2008. A standard outdoor outlet — even one protected by a GFCI breaker — can ...