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I have an existing 110V outlet behind a weatherproof cover in my side yard, on the exterior wall. Above it the backyard patio company has installed a small metal outdoor electrical box (6”x12”x5”) that has a setup to convert bare wire to a 3 prong plug along with some fuse and a wireless controller for backyard lighting.

I would like to get a larger outdoor electrical cabinet (16”x16”x8”) to enclose both. Is it okay to cut a single gang opening in a weatherproof electrical cabinet for the 110V outlet? Does that violate code? Break best practice? Or alternate options that would work better? Appreciate any help on this!

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Wanted: Wanted:

Thinking of using an enclosure similar to this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/VEVOR-2048-cu-in-Electrical-Enclosure-Box-16-x-16-x-8-in-NENA-4X-IP66-Junction-Outlet-Box-Fiberglass-with-Mounting-Plate-DQXFSBLG40X40X201V0/320686901#overlay

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  • No, you do not have that convert bare wire to a 3 prong plug
    – DIY75
    Commented Mar 13 at 5:44
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    By "bare wire" do you mean an (insulated) electrical cable?
    – Jim Stewart
    Commented Mar 13 at 11:06
  • Yes, poor choices of wording from me. It's actually just regular extension cord type wiring. I had remembered incorrectly when I wrote the question.
    – cycotron69
    Commented Mar 19 at 18:52

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