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Post by cheri on Apr 19, 2014 2:26:34 GMT -8
One of the worst areas of water damage in my trailer is from an outside receptacle. It has an outdoor cover with gasket, which has basically decomposed. The box is even bad, so I need to replace it. Should I just replace with something similar to what is there, or is there a better way to do this. Do I need to add some other kind of sealant? I've tried searching for this, but can't find an answer. It could be that the problem was simply an old gasket, but I could change it while the wall is open. If there is a video let me know which one  Thanks Cheri |
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Post by SusieQ on Apr 19, 2014 4:25:42 GMT -8
Cheri, that's a great question, and I look forward to the answer from the pro's here.
My power inlet (which looks much like an outlet) was not sealed, only had a gasket and didn't appear to leak over the past 50 + years. Only one of my lights, a side marker light, leaked but the board behind the skin that it was screwed into was not secured properly. If the outlet is secured tightly, screwed into framing with a gasket, my guess is that it should not leak.
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Post by soup on Apr 19, 2014 17:57:06 GMT -8
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Post by pirateslife on Apr 19, 2014 18:00:41 GMT -8
I used a regular outside outlet cover, from Home Depot, instead of the gasket with it, I laid out putty tape side by side, pressed the cover into it and trim out the outlines, perfect putty tape gasket. Seems to have sealed tight
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Post by SusieQ on Apr 19, 2014 18:22:28 GMT -8
One like Soups top pic is what lasted 50+ years on mine but I picked up something today that I had taken off (can't remember what it was now) and it had been sealed with putty tape and it made me think about this thread.
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Post by vikx on Apr 20, 2014 21:01:04 GMT -8
I usually use the gasket but putty is great, too. Depends on the cover and skin. If the skin has dips in the pattern, putty may be the better way to go.
This is one area where a VERY THIN layer of Gutter Seal may be useful. Apply at the top and sides of the cover, then smooth with paint thinner... Be sure the seal isn't sloppy. You shouldn't be able to see it at all.
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Post by cheri on Apr 22, 2014 13:31:03 GMT -8
Thanks everyone. Both the outside receptacle and electric inlet were of the types in the photos. I guess the gaskets simply were too old. I will replace both covers. The inlet is destined to be replaced anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2016 17:59:38 GMT -8
Hello soup! I wanted to ask you a question. Would this Leviton receptacle 125v that you have displayed be a good replacement for my Compact that is running off 110v? It looks just like the original on on mine. And it's definitely needing replacing. Thank you |
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