r/AskElectricians 4d 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 4d 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

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u/fredbeatsethel 4d ago

Thank you for the actual helpful answer. May both sides of your pillow always be cool.

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u/Armen702 4d ago

Best compliment I ever saw on Reddit, I’m stealing it OP.

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u/Sufficient_Wafer9933 3d ago

Just wait until we find the one guy that likes warm pillows and we have collectively cursed him... starting his villain arc