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I am installing a couple outlet outside and I noticed a significant price difference between a standard GFCI outlet and the WR GFCI ones.



If I put a GFCI outlet in a weather resistant box why would I need a WR one?




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    I am installing a couple outlet outside and I noticed a significant price difference between a standard GFCI outlet and the WR GFCI ones.



    If I put a GFCI outlet in a weather resistant box why would I need a WR one?




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      I am installing a couple outlet outside and I noticed a significant price difference between a standard GFCI outlet and the WR GFCI ones.



      If I put a GFCI outlet in a weather resistant box why would I need a WR one?




      gfci weather-resistant




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      I am installing a couple outlet outside and I noticed a significant price difference between a standard GFCI outlet and the WR GFCI ones.



      If I put a GFCI outlet in a weather resistant box why would I need a WR one?





      gfci weather-resistant





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          First the NEC defines any receptacle, device or light fixture installed outdoors as a wet or damp location no matter what type of enclosure it is in.



          NEC Article 406.4 (D)(6) states that any receptacle installed in a damp or wet location must be labeled suitable for that location (WR).



          The difference between a WR and a non WR receptacle is that the WR has additional corrosion protection. Which makes sense even if you install a receptacle in an approved cover, it is still subject to condensation and corrosion.



          Hope this helps and stay safe.






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          • Agree the moisture or dampness outside gets into the electronics of non WR outlets and they fail much faster covered or not.
            – Ed Beal
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          Weatherproof boxes aren't. Weather resistant GFCIs aren't.



          My dad taught me a rule about not leaving valuable electronics out in the weather. I wouldn't put a GFCI anywhere I wouldn't put a smartphone.



          Every GFCI device, even the GFCI+receptacle variety, has a feature that lets it protect downline parts of a circuit. Put such a device upline of the outdoor receptacle, and you've provided GFCI protection to the receptacles.



          Now you use a plain WR receptacle and a sticker that says "GFCI Protected".






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            First the NEC defines any receptacle, device or light fixture installed outdoors as a wet or damp location no matter what type of enclosure it is in.



            NEC Article 406.4 (D)(6) states that any receptacle installed in a damp or wet location must be labeled suitable for that location (WR).



            The difference between a WR and a non WR receptacle is that the WR has additional corrosion protection. Which makes sense even if you install a receptacle in an approved cover, it is still subject to condensation and corrosion.



            Hope this helps and stay safe.






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            • Agree the moisture or dampness outside gets into the electronics of non WR outlets and they fail much faster covered or not.
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            First the NEC defines any receptacle, device or light fixture installed outdoors as a wet or damp location no matter what type of enclosure it is in.



            NEC Article 406.4 (D)(6) states that any receptacle installed in a damp or wet location must be labeled suitable for that location (WR).



            The difference between a WR and a non WR receptacle is that the WR has additional corrosion protection. Which makes sense even if you install a receptacle in an approved cover, it is still subject to condensation and corrosion.



            Hope this helps and stay safe.






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            • Agree the moisture or dampness outside gets into the electronics of non WR outlets and they fail much faster covered or not.
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            First the NEC defines any receptacle, device or light fixture installed outdoors as a wet or damp location no matter what type of enclosure it is in.



            NEC Article 406.4 (D)(6) states that any receptacle installed in a damp or wet location must be labeled suitable for that location (WR).



            The difference between a WR and a non WR receptacle is that the WR has additional corrosion protection. Which makes sense even if you install a receptacle in an approved cover, it is still subject to condensation and corrosion.



            Hope this helps and stay safe.






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            First the NEC defines any receptacle, device or light fixture installed outdoors as a wet or damp location no matter what type of enclosure it is in.



            NEC Article 406.4 (D)(6) states that any receptacle installed in a damp or wet location must be labeled suitable for that location (WR).



            The difference between a WR and a non WR receptacle is that the WR has additional corrosion protection. Which makes sense even if you install a receptacle in an approved cover, it is still subject to condensation and corrosion.



            Hope this helps and stay safe.







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            • Agree the moisture or dampness outside gets into the electronics of non WR outlets and they fail much faster covered or not.
              – Ed Beal
              Sep 4 at 16:32
















            • Agree the moisture or dampness outside gets into the electronics of non WR outlets and they fail much faster covered or not.
              – Ed Beal
              Sep 4 at 16:32















            Agree the moisture or dampness outside gets into the electronics of non WR outlets and they fail much faster covered or not.
            – Ed Beal
            Sep 4 at 16:32




            Agree the moisture or dampness outside gets into the electronics of non WR outlets and they fail much faster covered or not.
            – Ed Beal
            Sep 4 at 16:32












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            3
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            Weatherproof boxes aren't. Weather resistant GFCIs aren't.



            My dad taught me a rule about not leaving valuable electronics out in the weather. I wouldn't put a GFCI anywhere I wouldn't put a smartphone.



            Every GFCI device, even the GFCI+receptacle variety, has a feature that lets it protect downline parts of a circuit. Put such a device upline of the outdoor receptacle, and you've provided GFCI protection to the receptacles.



            Now you use a plain WR receptacle and a sticker that says "GFCI Protected".






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              Weatherproof boxes aren't. Weather resistant GFCIs aren't.



              My dad taught me a rule about not leaving valuable electronics out in the weather. I wouldn't put a GFCI anywhere I wouldn't put a smartphone.



              Every GFCI device, even the GFCI+receptacle variety, has a feature that lets it protect downline parts of a circuit. Put such a device upline of the outdoor receptacle, and you've provided GFCI protection to the receptacles.



              Now you use a plain WR receptacle and a sticker that says "GFCI Protected".






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                Weatherproof boxes aren't. Weather resistant GFCIs aren't.



                My dad taught me a rule about not leaving valuable electronics out in the weather. I wouldn't put a GFCI anywhere I wouldn't put a smartphone.



                Every GFCI device, even the GFCI+receptacle variety, has a feature that lets it protect downline parts of a circuit. Put such a device upline of the outdoor receptacle, and you've provided GFCI protection to the receptacles.



                Now you use a plain WR receptacle and a sticker that says "GFCI Protected".






                share|improve this answer












                Weatherproof boxes aren't. Weather resistant GFCIs aren't.



                My dad taught me a rule about not leaving valuable electronics out in the weather. I wouldn't put a GFCI anywhere I wouldn't put a smartphone.



                Every GFCI device, even the GFCI+receptacle variety, has a feature that lets it protect downline parts of a circuit. Put such a device upline of the outdoor receptacle, and you've provided GFCI protection to the receptacles.



                Now you use a plain WR receptacle and a sticker that says "GFCI Protected".







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