Is there an outdoor x10 receptacle? I'd like to program some outdoor lights for the holidays plugged into an outdoor plug.
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18 years ago
Is there an outdoor x10 receptacle? I'd like to program some outdoor lights for the holidays plugged into an outdoor plug.
I have never seen one, when designing holiday plugs in homes there are two ways to do it properly. The X10 plug modules, I usually use Leviton, are setup that down stream circuits can be switched by the X-10 circuit.
So be aware if you are on of those who likes their yard to be seen from space during the holidays, watch you electrical ratings...
A. 15 amp circuit breaker is rated for up to 1600 watts using 14 gauge wire B. 20 amp circuit breaker is rated up to 2100 Watts using 12 gauge wire C. etc.. figure maximum watts using this formula "Amps multiplied by Voltage {120} multiplied by .9 (10% safety) = rated wattage for circuit"
Another option I've used is that there are clear plastic outdoor outlet covers available at Home depot, etc. They're designed so that cords plugged into an outdoor outlet can be provided with a cover, and the brand I used at my last house could fit a std x10 module. Take a X10 module with you when you go to home depot.
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