could I use this cover with an existing box already installed on an exterior wall of my house? would the cover attach to any box of the same size?
1616640
Not sure. I used this as a junction box for a pool filter extension cord. It is well made and probably can do what you are describing.
881179
I would think it depends on how you mount it. Using the hardware it came with, mine sits slightly off the wall. My guess woukd be that it would fit over outlet covers.
1497867
I don't see why not. It would be covered by sunbrella or other material that was for the outdoor area...it is an insert...not to be used by itself.
809404
I would say yes, however, I would not recommend it being placed out in the weather, where it could be damaged by rain or snow.Great unit! In a thirty foot space wall to wall I used two to cover complete are. I was not certain of coverage distance for just one.
2035486
The unit should mount on the exterior of you home without issue. It has a protective flip cover that will protect it from the elements.
459783
Not designed for a wall, but can be extended up to 2 inches - it would have to be a thin wall like enclosed porch/patio thin walled type. As for a standard house wall - NO! There are those designed for walls - check the thickness you will need then look under the description for the thickness size. I would NOT use this in a wall. The wall style also is more insulated and durable.
450152
I don't think so. it has a faceplate that replaces the original on the wall, and it screws into the wall the way an outlet cover does.
417274
This was used to cover a flat screen tv mounted on an outside wall but it is under a patio cover. The cover has worked well for us.
1134231
I wouldn't put it outside if it were me. Not sure about the texture of the wall you're placing it on, but they are just stickers. I highly doubt it would hold up against the weather. I bought this a while ago and I love it, but mine is inside!
2224503
I would say that might be kind of difficult to affix the cover to the wall without some sort of adhesive or mechanical fastener. I would possibly explore some double sided tape options. Perhaps, something like this might work - 3M Heavy Duty Mounting Tape - But I certainly wouldn't know.
1094227
Not sure how big a "standard outdoor protective box" is, but the unit is about 10" long (including plug protruding from the end) by 3 1/2'" wide, by 2 3/4" deep. Hope that helps!! Based upon the other answers, the plug itself should fit, the entire unit, no.
2253498
In my case I have digged it. Could not tell you if it is the same to attach it to an existing fence. Good luck.
1282960
It fits a standard box, but requires a Decora wall plate. A standard toggle plate won't work.
1732962
I use a standard box and it fits fine. You will still have to install a base plate under the box.
1698187
We have this installed in a commercial setting (there are something like 20 of them all around the building) and I believe it is mounted on a standard electrical box. It will definitely cover that box and also cover anything from a previous installation, if that's what you're looking to do...
830817
Yes, but once you remove the wall plate and mount this onto the outlet box it will not be against the wall since they failed to recess the backside like the original face place so it can wobble a bit when inserting and removing cords. It would have been so simple to avoid this problem if it was better engineered. You will have to make your own shim around the back of the box to make it secure. I plan to not be unplugging cords often so I may just glue some appropriately thick wood on the back to fix their design flaw.
667401
What is not noted in the description is that the unit cannot be mounted to a surface mounted round or rectangular box. It can only be mounted to a recessed "new construction" box. The unit also does not come with weather proofing gasket, so I question whether it will hold up in the rain.