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    Feb 4, 2007, 11:02 AM
    Outside ecectrical outlet
    I have a home that was built in the mid 40's. I have an outlet three prong on front wall I want to put an outside outlet just on the other side. I think I have purchased everything I need from Lowe's, so I don't burn the house down.. what can I worry about and can I use the existing indoor outlet to tap into.. thanks Jim
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    Feb 4, 2007, 12:14 PM
    Sure, tapping into an interior outlet is fine, you should have an old work box or surface mounted weatherproof box, a short piece of cable of the same gauge as the inside wiring, a GFI receptacle, and a weatherproof cover.
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    Feb 4, 2007, 09:26 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tkrussell
    Sure, tapping into an interior outlet is fine, you should have an old work box or surface mounted weatherproof box, a short piece of cable of the same gauge as the inside wiring, a GFI receptacle, and a weatherproof cover.
    Sorry I forgot to mention that I still have the old screw in fuse box.. does this change anything
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    Feb 5, 2007, 02:36 AM
    No problem.Good time to check that any #14 wire has 15 amp fuses and #12 wire has 20 amp fuses, and use all time delay fuses.
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