Running A/C Onto Elevated Deck
I had an attached 16′x20′ deck installed last fall. It’s about 10′ off the ground and has a set of French doors that lead from the house. Here’s my problem. I only have one exterior A/C outlet on the deck right now. I’d like to install additional outlets on the deck, perhaps on the posts. Is this possible? I am not interested in additional outlets into the exterior of the house, but on a couple of the deck posts so I can plug lights, etc into them.
Is it as simple as running A/C from the house under the deck and placing GFCI outlets onto the posts?
Thanks!
Depending on the existing load on the circuit and what you intend to use on the receptacles you could extend the circuit by running under the deck. If the proposed load is too much you could run a new circuit.
Your existing receptacle should be GFI protected. If not install it.
You would need to use a cable like UF, if approved in your area, or wet rated individual wires, like THWN, in conduit.
Exterior receptacles will require weatherproof in use covers, commonly called bubble or clamshells. The spring loaded flip covers are no longer acceptable.
I would suggest reading a wiring booklet like “Wiring simplified” so you have an idea of how to proceed.
