New power outlet question
I'd like to install a new power outlet to use primarily for my toaster oven. The only circuit that I can tie in to is the circuit that the water heater plugs in to. Are other outlets typically tied ...
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I added an extra plug receptical to my trailer a few years ago, as described by gmw photos above.
The device that I used was this one from West Marine.
With all the cool weather we had down in Florida, we needed a way to run our electric heater without going through the trailers electrical system. I put in a waterproof outside receptical and an inside outlet in the side of our slide out. Now we can run the electric heater or other higher usage items like toaster or frying pan without worrying about tripping the trailers breaker when we turn on the water heater or air conditioner at the same time.
Works great!
Barney
Quite a simple mod.
1. I first determined where the studs were by tapping around on the outside. Then drilled a 2" hole ( I think that was the size) through the outside wall.
2.Cut an opening in the inside wall about 6 inches to the side of the outside hole for the inside plug outlet and box.
3.Snaked a 12/2 wire from outside over to inside hole.
4.Connected outside receptical to wire and mounted it on wall.
5.Connected inside receptical to wire and mounted it on the wall.
6.Checked wiring job with outlet checker - everything showed ok.
7.Plugged in the heater and it worked fine! :)
Barney
The device that I used was this one from West Marine.
With all the cool weather we had down in Florida, we needed a way to run our electric heater without going through the trailers electrical system. I put in a waterproof outside receptical and an inside outlet in the side of our slide out. Now we can run the electric heater or other higher usage items like toaster or frying pan without worrying about tripping the trailers breaker when we turn on the water heater or air conditioner at the same time.
Works great!
Barney
Quite a simple mod.
1. I first determined where the studs were by tapping around on the outside. Then drilled a 2" hole ( I think that was the size) through the outside wall.
2.Cut an opening in the inside wall about 6 inches to the side of the outside hole for the inside plug outlet and box.
3.Snaked a 12/2 wire from outside over to inside hole.
4.Connected outside receptical to wire and mounted it on wall.
5.Connected inside receptical to wire and mounted it on the wall.
6.Checked wiring job with outlet checker - everything showed ok.
7.Plugged in the heater and it worked fine! :)
Barney
