What is an electrical bubble cover?
A bubble cover lowers over an outlet and covers it even while an electrical cord is plugged into it. If you have a home with outdoor electrical outlets in damp or wet locations with traditional flaps, the installation of bubble covers will eliminate electrical hazards from water invasion.
How can I protect my outlets from water?
Use brackets that are designed for exterior outlets. Last but not least, install a weatherproof cover. A weatherproof cover, usually made with plastic, is a covering designed to protect the outlet from moisture and water.
What are the covers for outlets called?
Wall plates, also known as switch plates, cover your home’s outlets and light switches, keeping wires out of sight and away from fingers.
Do outdoor outlets need covers?
Since outdoor outlets are exposed to the elements, such as rain and salty air, outlet covers protect them from damage. Any outlet that’s outside should have a cover, even if the outlet is never used.
Do outdoor outlets have to be GFCI?
Any 15-amp, 20-amp, or 120-volt outdoor outlet, must have GFCI protection. There are similar outlet requirements for kitchens and bathrooms. Anywhere electricity might be used near water and/or flame, GFCI outlets are at least recommended, if not required, in order to guarantee your family’s safety.
Can you cover an outlet with duct tape?
One roll should cover every low-lying outlet in the house. You can also use duct tape if you want it to stick a little better; however, duct tape could leave a sticky residue on your outlets and walls.
Can you cover an outlet with a cabinet?
No you should not cover up a recep or junction box in this manner. Please review Article 370-29 of the NEC. If the cabinet is going to be permanent mounted as part of the building then it should not cover the rececp or junction box in this case since you do not plan to use it as a outlet any longer.
Is it safe to use an outlet without a cover?
Even if you don’t think certain outlets in the apartment work, you should never leave outlets exposed without the cover plates in place. You can safely replace them yourself or ask your landlord to replace them if you moved in without any covers on the electrical outlet.
What happens if outlet gets wet?
Water can result in an interruption that will make the outlet stop working; however, the wires that are connected to the outlet may carry a live electrical current. This current poses two serious risks – a fire risk and an electrocution hazard.
Do they make small outlet covers?
Many Size Options – Short outlet covers are available for duplex and Decora receptacles in one- or two-gang styles. Short light switch covers for toggle and rocker switches also come in both single and double sizes.
Do you have to have a bubble cover for an outdoor outlet?
The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires for new construction and replacement outdoor outlet covers to be of the bubble cover type in all wet locations (being weatherproof while outlet is in use). If you aren’t a licensed electrician, some of you may be scratching your heads.
Are there different types of outdoor outlet covers?
There are two different types of weatherproof outdoor outlet covers. The cover that this customer was using is in fact weatherproof, but NOT WHEN THE OUTLET IS IN USE. You can see in the picture that this outlet cover is an open flap, which isn’t protecting the outlet from water.
Are there any weatherproof covers for electrical boxes?
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Can a licensed electrician use a bubble cover?
If you aren’t a licensed electrician, some of you may be scratching your heads. What is he talking about? Why should I be so concerned about the NEC and their code for in-use bubble covers for wet locations?
