Any benefit for using a weather resistant GFCI indoors?
#1
03-03-23, 02:00 PM
Any benefit for using a weather resistant GFCI indoors?
Is there any advantage to using a weather resistant outlet indoors in locations that might be subject to more moisture or the elements than your average indoor location?
Example I'm wiring a shed - the shed should be dry however no heat or AC. It does have some small screen vents on walls near ceiling for airflow. My concern is perhaps some moisture might get in through these vents during a storm especially if the wind is blowing right? - (I have never actually seen any moisture/water inside the shed) However obviously the temperature inside the shed fluctuates with the outdoor temp.
I saw weather resistant GFCI outlets vs "regular" GRCI outlet recently - was wondering if these weather resistant outlets offered additional protection or benefit in this type of setting. I DO NOT plan on using weather proof covers & enclosures inside the shed (as I would for an outdoor location). Without actually putting them in the weather proof boxes/covers do they offer any real benefit?
Example I'm wiring a shed - the shed should be dry however no heat or AC. It does have some small screen vents on walls near ceiling for airflow. My concern is perhaps some moisture might get in through these vents during a storm especially if the wind is blowing right? - (I have never actually seen any moisture/water inside the shed) However obviously the temperature inside the shed fluctuates with the outdoor temp.
I saw weather resistant GFCI outlets vs "regular" GRCI outlet recently - was wondering if these weather resistant outlets offered additional protection or benefit in this type of setting. I DO NOT plan on using weather proof covers & enclosures inside the shed (as I would for an outdoor location). Without actually putting them in the weather proof boxes/covers do they offer any real benefit?
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03-03-23, 03:57 PM
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The WR receptacles are made with corrosion resistant metal parts. They are required for outdoor use even when placed in a weather proof box. Using inside a space not climate controlled may have some benefit where condensation may cause corrosion. But that's questionable .
Edit: Actually if the interior space is deemed to be damp, the NEC requires WR receptacles.
Edit: Actually if the interior space is deemed to be damp, the NEC requires WR receptacles.
#5
03-04-23, 03:54 AM
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Would probably be more beneficial to use a sealed outdoor box with cover!
Didn't even know there was such an thing, all my outdoor GFI's are probably every day units (in enclosed boxes) and never had an issue but not going to hurt!
Shed would only have moisture that is equitant to daily humidity, if your getting water inside there are other problems that need to be addressed!
Didn't even know there was such an thing, all my outdoor GFI's are probably every day units (in enclosed boxes) and never had an issue but not going to hurt!
Shed would only have moisture that is equitant to daily humidity, if your getting water inside there are other problems that need to be addressed!
