I bought the midsize Yardistry greenhouse from Costco. I am planing on putting it on a concrete slab I have. I have a powered shed that’s going to be about 4 feet away. I plan on getting an outdoor outlet installed so I can power the greenhouse. I need to cut a hole in the wood to have cord pass through access. I also need to cover that hole. I was thinking of doing something similar to this or an electrical brush covering. Any suggestions?
by InfamousApricot3507
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If it’s permanent, I’d just run conduit through the wall of the greenhouse then use 30 year caulk in the gap. Have a GCFI outlet installed inside the greenhouse itself.
If you tell the electrician what you want (wire in conduit, weatherproof box/outlet/cover) they will pick the appropriate fittings and boxes. I would not advise putting cheap plastic pvc covers in a greenhouse. The UV will disintegrate in in less than a couple years
This is just a personal choice, but all of my electrical conduits end in downward facing ‘u’ pipe, then sealed with either silicone or a metal scouring pad stuffed at the hole. This will help avoid critters using it as their home, chewing wires, accumulating water, etc.