When your home was built the electrical wiring was designed, laid out and installed. The electrician made sure to assess the needs of the rooms in the home and accommodate accordingly. There are outlets on many walls and in each room. The problem is that less emphasis is put on the amount of electrical connections there are outside. If you live in an area that has nice weather throughout the year you may have more need of outlets. They can be used in several instances and are a necessity when you have outdoor lighting, fixtures, pool equipment and more. There is likely an outlet near the front door and the back door but often that is often just not enough. An outlet that is installed outdoors is different than one that is indoors. The outlet will have some extra preface when looking at the amount of safety that is needed. If you are interested in having more outlets installed on the outside of your home there are some things you need to consider.
Burley Electrical Services Outlines What You Need To Know if You Are Having Electrical Outlets Installed Outdoors
Protect Your Outdoor Outlets from Wind & Rain: When you have an outlet installed by a licensed electrician you are only part of the way there. They have done the installation with safety in mind as well as having it done to code. Now you need to be aware of the conditions around you when you are using it. The electrical outlet is rated to be used outdoors but that does not mean that you don’t need to use some caution. Be aware of the weather that is around you. If you know that high winds are on the way you want to unplug any exterior fixture that has the potential to be knocked over. This can be a holiday decoration or a lighting fixture. Water is a problem as well. Not only for the outlet but for whatever you are using the electrical for and your safety as well.
Extend Your Outdoor Electrical Options: The great thing about having more outlets outdoors is that you are no longer having to overload the one or two that you most likely have. You can also start to think about upgrading your landscape design with the new outlet openings. You can add garden lighting and electrical clocks to run your watering system. The availability when you host a party has been extended as well. You can plug in the radio, television, lights and more to keep the party interesting. They are a great investment to have installed at your home.
Electrical Inspection Before Adding Outlets: If you are thinking about adding more outlets to your home you need to think about the age of your home. If you live in an older home it is a great idea to have an electrical inspection on your current outlets. They may need to be replaced when you have additional outlets installed. This can prevent potential fire hazards.
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