Is it a bad idea (code or practical) to have an electrical outlet inside a storage closet?
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16 years ago
Is it a bad idea (code or practical) to have an electrical outlet inside a storage closet?
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How else do you plug your dust buster in
The way the wiring was in the closet, I put a spacer box under the switch and ran wiremold down to a double outlet box. I wanted to put the shredder and two printer, wireless print spooler in the closet out of the way and avoid some cable tangles. Works great!
Just store the network components outside the closet.
Oren
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Not usual practice, but can't see why this can not be done especially in a walk-in closet. Should think about safety, heat buildup and flammables when plugging in an appliance.
I have had them put in closets. See past tense HAD. They didn't come in closets. And then I had them put in closets before they were built as in remodel. They are very useful for charging vacuums, etc. As in any confined space, you should exercise care. Things left to charge too long are not a good idea.
You can NOT have too many electrical outlets, I don't care where you are. I just finished a casita, and had them put on the inside wall of the outside buttresses so that I would have a place to plug in Christmas lights. And a little heater for when we go up on the roof to watch the meteor showers, etc. I also had a four plug put on EVERY outside wall at a corner for such things as timers, water features, low voltage transformers, weed eaters, whatever.
AND even had one 220 plug put outside.
Steve
In a humid climate, all of our apartment bedroom closets had receptacles, which were used for heaters to prevent the buildup of mold and mildew.
"SteveB" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@news.infowest.com:
With all those outlets, how close are your neighbors? Do they have unusual number of extension cords outside?
Red :-)
Assuning its installed just the same as in a wall in a oom, no NEC issues at all. Just install in accord with applicable Code.
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many years ago I installed a nice outside outlet but found my neighbor used it more than I did:( so I installed a master off switch for all my outside outlets.
neighbor had nerve came over and asked family member to turn them on, family said i wasnt home and they didnt know how, although the switch was right by the door they were standing at.
it wasnt the cost of electric it was the principal of the thing
OH, now there's a good idea. A space heater in a closet full of clothes.
s
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Should have wired it for 120 & 220 with a transfer switch on the regular duplex. When he plugged something expensive into it, hit the "turbo boost" :-)
Lotta work to do but it would be worth it to some (like me).
Not a space heater, just a little heat strip. Many people just use a 100W light bulb.
Bill Gill
I didn't install an outlet, but I did just about the same thing for the pull chain ceiling light - added a spacer between the fixture and the ceiling and ran wiremold to a surface mounted switch box. Eliminated the pull string that hung down in front of my face every time I opened the door.
some of us use a clothes dryer and a furnace in the house.
s
Thanks all - It's the end of a run of wiring and I had run the wiring ending in an alcove in a far corner - intending to create a TV/Stereo area with some built ins. I ended up pushing back the alcove and closing it off with a door for some much needed storage.
I may put some network equipment in there, but only if I can keep it relatively cool.
I pushed back into a furnace/laundry room and there was an overhead light conveniently located there for the closet now so that's why I asked about the outlet - and no, I will not be storing blasting caps and oily rags there! (they go next to the furnace, of course!)
aTropics -- no furnace and no central air, not needed in that climate --
I didn't install an outlet, but I did just about the same thing for the pull chain ceiling light - added a spacer between the fixture and the ceiling and ran wiremold to a surface mounted switch box. Eliminated the pull string that hung down in front of my face every time I opened the door.
They make an extension ceiling box for that purpose. V5737
Hell if that's the case, probably don't need a closet, because you don't need clothes.
s
I don't need a closet for the dozen pairs of shorts and golf shirts I wear but I still have a wife. That is why we need a closet. She has more storage space for shoes than my whole wardrobe.
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