How To Install An Outside Receptacle Into Siding

Or mount it to a stud.

How to install an outside receptacle into siding. The easiest way to add an outlet on the exterior is to use an outdoor rated enclosure that mounts to the existing surface rather than trying to insert it into the wall like you would an interior outlet. Pass the cable end through the connector then tighten the connector. Then strip about two feet of sheathing off the end of the cable and cut off two of the three wires. How to add a household outlet or receptacle to a house outside wall etc.

Start by removing a knockout in the box by hitting it with a screwdriver. Learn what to expect and the tools needed to tackle yo. Set the block into place as shown and screw it to 1 2 in. Run cable from the interior box to the hole in the exterior.

Hold the outside outlet box against the exterior wall where you plan to hang it checking to make sure the box covers. Guide the end of the 12 2 cable through the hole in the middle of the exterior box and push the box against your siding. Connect the wires mount the fixture and caulk around the block so it s watertight. Be sure to get an outlet box that s meant for exterior use.

From inside the garage install a cable connector onto the main electrical box. If you don t want to cut a hole for a recessed electrical box you can skip this step. Beginning at the hole you drilled use the keyhole or saber saw to cut around the outline. Connect the white neutral wire to the silver neutral terminal marked line on the outlet.

Screw an exterior outlet box to the outside wall so it lines up with the hole. Tape the end of the remaining wire to the end of the sheathing forming a loop. To install the kit insert the cable connector in an opening in the center of the mounting block then feed in the cable s from the back. Make the wire connections between the cable and a gfci outlet.

Installing the outlet box. Walk through a professional installation step by step of an outdoor gfci outlet in this short video. Screw the outlet to the box then apply a bead of silicone around the face of the box. Tuck the wires neatly into the box and secure the outlet to the box using the provided screws.

Install the outdoor box cover as directed by the manufacturer.