Residential

Electrical Receptacle Mounts in the Deck Floor

The Red Dot Deck Grommet Pro electrical receptacle is installed in a deck’s surface and will power small appliances, lighting, and pumps for water features, while eliminating the need to run electrical cords to wall-mounted outlets. When the floor box is not in use, only its nonmetallic cover is visible. The Deck Grommet Pro complies with the National Electrical Code for unattended plugs in wet locations; UL requirements in the U.S. and Canada; and National Electrical Manufacturers Association 3R enclosure rating requirements for protection against rain, sleet, and snow. It retails for about $40. Thomas & Betts, 901.252.5000, tnb.com

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Scott Gibson

Scott Gibson is an independent journalist who covers sustainable building, green design, and other topics related to residential construction. He is a contributing writer at GreenBuildingAdvisor and Fine Homebuilding magazines and lives in southern Maine with his wife, Susan.

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