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Old 02-01-2023, 06:41 AM
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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.
Might need to replace it when selling the house. I just had a box installed on my light pole. Electrician said I could not use a curved box that was not gfci protected since it violated code. Figured my home owner insurance would be affected so opted for what the licensed electrician recommended (he would not have installed a non-code box anyhow). Just saying…. Listen to the Tinker.

Last edited by Sandy and Ed; 02-01-2023 at 06:52 AM.