Repairing outside power inlets and outlets
Screw this... I'm going to do it myself. The man whose property I live on had promised me that he would help me get my outlets repaired, and yet he keeps putting me off every week. The power outl...
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On exterior mounted receptacles, the cover plates that are normally used on RVs aren't weatherproof when the cover is opened to plug something in. If the open receptacle is left open and exposed to the elements for long periods, deterioration and damage can occur. If you go to Home Depot or Lowes, you can get a cover that can close but still let the cords out as in the example above.
On the power inlet, I think it's best to wait and see a photo.
On exterior mounted receptacles, the cover plates that are normally used on RVs aren't weatherproof when the cover is opened to plug something in. If the open receptacle is left open and exposed to the elements for long periods, deterioration and damage can occur. If you go to Home Depot or Lowes, you can get a cover that can close but still let the cords out as in the example above.
On the power inlet, I think it's best to wait and see a photo.
