Have this outlet on the side of the house, what i'd like to do is change out the box to a 2 gang and then run wire under the deck (3 season room) to the front of the house to another 2 gang box. The wire you see coming down is for 12v lawn scaping lighting, which to be honest i'd like to replace that transformer with something that a little more advanced (changes turn on and turn off time automatically for time of year over just a set on off time like it has now) but that's a project for a different day. I'm assuming I should be using conduit but what kind do I need? What is the appropriate type of boxes to use? I want this to at least be able to pass a house inspector eye since we are selling this house in a few years and don't want any issues. Also, any types on mounting a the box on the stone? I know to use masonry anchors but how do I get a flat box to mount to a not so flat stone foundation?
Go walk onto a residential apartment building in your area, see what those guys are using. Maybe get some free materials while you’re there. For the box you can use standoffs with the tapcons but it will never look pretty
For me it's teck cable (or the American equivalent), the simplest (but maybe not the cheapest or prettiest) way to run power outdoors in hostile conditions.
>>2997875>e using conduit but what kind do I need?For outdoor use you need SVT - rubberized.
google what code is in ur area for above ground electrical...
>>2997918This, but check for to see if the lines are hot (voltage) before collecting free materials.
>>2998079I would PVC that bitch all day. Check the books for minimum number of pipe hangers needed and tapcon them in, use outdoor rated boxes, GFCI, etc.
just pull a piece of direct burial uf b and be done
>>2997875Emt conudit with compression fittings if mounted to the wall or deck. Weatherproof boxes you can find at home depot with the appropriate covers. They have expendable ones that are nice because they can be closed with a plug still plugged in. Youre supposed to use gfcis outside but they fail all the time so your call. Chisel the wall flat if you want the box mounted flush, otherwise just send it with like 4 anchors and it'll be fine. >t. Do this for a living
>>2998130Any tips for chiseling a flat surface? That's way out my wheel house. I want to mount a hose bib and need a flat spot for it
>>2998186Ideally a big fucking hammer drill. Otherwise a hammer and chisel
>>2998204What are the chances a guy who never did it before is going to be able to make it decent looking with a hammer and chisel?
>>2998205You just need to make a flat spot behind something. Its not finish work.
>>2998217My only worry is it's the foundation of my house. Not like I can replace the stone if I fuck it up
>>2998219Give it a shot anon. Or just keep laying your hose on the ground
>>2998219I wouldn’t even waste the time with it. Find a fairly flat spot, sink a couple tapcons in to hold the box. Honestly if the little gap behind one corner of the box bugs you, I would fill it with expanding foam or whatever
>>2998244>>2998219Angle grinder with a diamond cup week is also another way to flatten the stone if you’re nervous about chiseling but will require a few more bucks in tools. Might want a dust covid mask on while grinding the stone.
