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Home » DIY Encyclopedia » Electrical/Lighting » Boxes » Weatherproof Box

Weatherproof Box

  • Also known as an outdoor box.
  • Used for exterior switches or receptacles.
  • Thicker than interior boxes and has a rubber gasket between the cover and the box to keep out water.
  • Covers are screw-on or snap-on.
 

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