don't you actually mean an "inlet"? Aren't weatherproof inlet boxes
readily available (but somewhat overpriced)?
For example:
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200485258_200485258
Doug
P.S.:
I have a Honda EU2000 generator and a heap of extension cords. They
have saved our hide several times this year. But like many other
people in NJ, I am contemplating getting getting a bigger generator
and a transfer switch setup. Unfortunately everything seems to be out
of stock, and installers are all backed up. I'd love to hear any
interesting anecdotes from people who have done this. A
permanently-installed natural-gas-fed generator may be overkill for
me. I am thinking of a manual transfer switch and a EU6500 generator,
which is quite powerful enough, but is very quiet and fuel-efficient
at partial load.
On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 9:26 AM, <eric at megageek.com> wrote:
> OK, I'm finally recovering from the storm. Man, being without internet
> really makes you realize how isolated you are. In fact, many times during
> the outage, I wanted to ask questions on this list but couldn't! 8>(
>
> OK, the first of my questions...
>
> I have a generator that I can run the house with. I added an outlet and a
> transfer switch. Here is the problem.
>
> The outlet is a 50amp 4 pin outlet (standard fitting). The outlet needs
> to be mounted on a covered porch. So, I need an outlet rated for 'wet
> locations' but I can't find one.
>
> so, my questions is either...
>
> What can I use to 'cover' the normal interior outlet to shelter it form
> the elements (note, it is covered and doesn't get direct sunlight where it
> is) or
> Where can I get a weather proof 50 amp outlet?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Eric P
> "Be as beneficent as the sun or the sea, but if your rights as a rational
> being are trenched on, die on the first inch of your territory." Ralph
> Waldo Emerson
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