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Old 01-31-2023, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by n8xwb View Post
I just read the previous reply -- I have no idea how accurate the information is. That being said, I do know that I installed an outlet on my post 5 years ago. It is curved. I have used it everyday, 24 hours a day to keep my PHEV (plug in hybrid electric vehicle), a Chevy Volt charged. It is handling 12 amps, rain or shine. It is on a circuit that also is used for the attic light and the garage door opener. It is not GFCI protected. I have had no problems with it. I live in a courtyard villa in Sabal Chase.
You are taking a chance by not having a GFCI receptacle installed, these are less than $20, and well worth the money. For example, you use this outlet for a set of hedge trimmers, and accidently nick the cord, you could be shocked or worse. On the other hand, every lamp post I have helped neighbors with was connected to a GFCI in the garage or a dedicated GFCI breaker.
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