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I would like to add an outlet to my deck -- there is no power there and running an extension cord around the house to another exterior outlet is a total bummer. I actually have relatively convenient access to run the wire right now so I'm not worries about that, but I don't know if adding an exterior outlet requires any special tools or processes -- I'd like to just cut a rectangular hole and use an old work box. Do I need to do anything special, or can I just grab any regular old work box (as long as I use a water tight face plate like you'd see on any other exterior outlet)

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  • there is a GFCI in the utility room that all outdoor outlets are tied to
  • This will be under the eaves of the roof, but about 6-8 feet below so it will still be vulnerably to driving rain
  • The house a concrete siding (I'll position the outlet so that it's not over a seam in the siding)

I would like to add an outlet to my deck -- there is no power there and running an extension cord around the house to another exterior outlet is a total bummer. I actually have relatively convenient access to run the wire right now so I'm not worries about that, but I don't know if adding an exterior outlet requires any special tools or processes -- I'd like to just cut a rectangular hole and use an old work box. Do I need to do anything special, or can I just grab any regular old work box (as long as I use a water tight face plate like you'd see on any other exterior outlet)

I would like to add an outlet to my deck -- there is no power there and running an extension cord around the house to another exterior outlet is a total bummer. I actually have relatively convenient access to run the wire right now so I'm not worries about that, but I don't know if adding an exterior outlet requires any special tools or processes -- I'd like to just cut a rectangular hole and use an old work box. Do I need to do anything special, or can I just grab any regular old work box (as long as I use a water tight face plate like you'd see on any other exterior outlet)

Edit: Per comments

  • there is a GFCI in the utility room that all outdoor outlets are tied to
  • This will be under the eaves of the roof, but about 6-8 feet below so it will still be vulnerably to driving rain
  • The house a concrete siding (I'll position the outlet so that it's not over a seam in the siding)
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Can I use an old-work box on an exterior wall?

I would like to add an outlet to my deck -- there is no power there and running an extension cord around the house to another exterior outlet is a total bummer. I actually have relatively convenient access to run the wire right now so I'm not worries about that, but I don't know if adding an exterior outlet requires any special tools or processes -- I'd like to just cut a rectangular hole and use an old work box. Do I need to do anything special, or can I just grab any regular old work box (as long as I use a water tight face plate like you'd see on any other exterior outlet)