Outdoor switch housing

[4 Ever-Fish N]

Can you guys recommend a brand and model of an outdoor switch housing? I want to mount a switch on the outside of my storage shed to turn the power off and on to a security light. Looking for something easy to install and weather proof/resistant. I'm not an electrician. I do know I'm just breaking the hot wire going to the security light. A link would be great. Thanks in advance.

 

[sparky 1971]

Can you guys recommend a brand and model of an outdoor switch housing? I want to mount a switch on the outside of my storage shed to turn the power off and on to a security light. Looking for something easy to install and weather proof/resistant. I'm not an electrician. I do know I'm just breaking the hot wire going to the security light. A link would be great. Thanks in advance.

Sigma Engineered Solutions™ 1-Gang Metal Single Pole Gray Toggle Switch Kit

Sigma's weatherproof one-gang toggle switch cover kit provides protection for an included outdoor on-off switch in wet or damp locations. Toggle switch covers feature rugged, die-cast construction and are powder coated for maximum corrosion resistance. Kits include cover, single pole 15 amp...

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[briceandy4]

If you are just looking for a box to mount the switch in a bell box would be the most common. There are many different options for switches as well.

BELL N3R Aluminum Gray 1-Gang Weatherproof Outdoor Electrical Box, 5 Outlets at 1/2-in., With 2 Closure Plugs 5323-0 - The Home Depot

Bell offers a selection of weatherproof boxes that are made of rugged, seamless die-cast construction which will not allow entry of moisture. Boxes have reinforced connector outlets to provide a secure

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[nadogail]

I like Bell Boxes, beware of imitations.

 

[The Cobbler]

Post 2 has it covered

 

[75gmck25]

If you don't want to even have to walk out there to turn it on, another option is a Caseta remote switch. They sell them at HD and Lowes, and you can get a bezel to mount the remote switch on wall so it looks like a light switch.

I use one of these to turn on my detached garage exterior lights before I walk out there. Quite a bit more expensive than just a wired switch on the outside of the garage, but very convenient.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lutron-Claro-Smart-Switch-for-Caseta-On-Off-Control-of-Lights-Fans-5-Amp-Neutral-Wire-Required-White-DVRF-5NS-WH-R-DVRF-5NS-WH-R/321137027

Lutron Pico Smart Remote Wall Mounting Kit, for Caseta Smart Dimmer Switch 3-Way Applications, White (PJ2-WALL-WH-L01) PJ2-WALL-WH-L01 - The Home Depot

Control lights from anywhere in a room by using this Lutron Pico Remote Control Wall Mounting Kit for Caseta Wireless in White.

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