I just bought this house and I see this outlet on the patio. There are several electrical items including a small fountain, lights, ceiling fan and electrical outlets everywhere. What is this:
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Thanks in advance and I will have more questions coming!

Ok what did I do wrong that kept yhe pic from posting. I did look up the directions through the search function and though I got it right, but no joy.

unfortunately linking to your desktop isn't going to provide an image.

try
Imgur.com

Yeah, you'll have to upload the pic to a host site, then link from there.

I am using IMGUR to host the photos.

Thanks a million Ryan!

I'm guessing that's 120 for the patio

That's not an outlet, just a box. There's likely wiring inside.

So that means I can use that to run 120 to an outdoor kitchen? statement/question I suppose.

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I'm guessing there used to be an island or some other feature that they took with them when they moved. I can't imagine leaving a junction box just sticking up in the middle of the patio like that.

You'll need to figure out if there is any wiring in it and what type it is. If so, if its live or not and where it runs to. If there is no wiring in it, you'll need to find where the conduit ends.


Disclaimer: I am not an electrician, ive just done minor electrical work at my own home. If you have no experience working with electricity, I highly highly recommend hiring a licensed electrician.

They spent a ton of money 25K or more on the back of the house. I can't seem to get the posting pictures down though or I would do that.

You need to confirm wiring in the box, test the voltage, and then determine if it's a dedicated service and how much amperage they have provided you for the patio. If no wiring, that is the next step.

Thanks a million. I will have the inspector check tomorrow while he is there. I was really surprised by that box being out in the open.

Could be live wires in there. Check it with a voltmeter than decide what to do with it and where is the breaker?

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Originally posted by a1abdj:
That's not an outlet, just a box. There's likely wiring inside.

Yep, a junction box most likely housing three wires maybe with wire nuts- hot, neutral, ground. A voltage meter will tell if it's hot, and what voltage.

My SWAG - there was a full-up electrical kitchen, entertainment center, sauna, and/or playhouse there. Something which was hardwired in.

I will be moving in at the end of the month. There are a lot of things I am not sure of with this house and hope to be able to talk to the owner who is no longer living there.I want to set up an outdoor kitchen and hope this will allow power to it.