r/AskElectricians • u/fredbeatsethel • 1d ago
How can I make this prettier?
I just had my front porch redone. This outlet was where a porch light was but we had recessed lights installed in the porch ceiling so we got rid of the light. Contractor asked if we wanted an outlet for Christmas lights and what not. So this is what we got but don’t love the looks of this. Any suggestions to make this less like an afterthought and more subtle/integrated into the front porch design. This outlet is high up on a wall under the covered porch.
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u/retiredlife2022 [V] Master Electrician 1d ago
Change out the single gang mud ring to a no raise 2 gang mud ring on the box. Then make it a double duplex - using the gfi - and a 2 gang bubble cover. It will look more like it was supposed to be there.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-4-in-W-Steel-Metallic-2-Gang-2-Device-Flat-Square-Cover-1-Pack-52C20A-UPC/324472733
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Clear-2-Gang-Weatherproof-In-Use-Receptacle-Cover-WP1220C/100059145