Water tight floor outlets?

[Ron_J]

Is there such a thing? I'd like to put a couple flush mount outlets in the floor of my garage, but being a concrete floor, I'd like the ability to hose it down if needed.

Plan B is drop down cords, but I'd rather have them in the floor.

 

[Norcal]

Some floor box covers have gaskets that would be somewhat water resistant if the brass plug is screwed in tight and have found that if you don’t allow the water to pool for long periods it does fine, but will need to use higher end boxes for that, they will not be “water tight” but will keep out most moisture.

 

[yeldogt]

I don't think so .... They require a bollard the last I checked

 

[wssix99]

No, they do not exist. In these locations, "pedestal" outlets are used. They stick up from the floor on the end of conduit stubs or purpose built pedistals, so the outlet is above any pooling on the floor.

The downside to this (of course) is the outlet becomes an immobile ankle-biter. Drops from the ceiling are much more versitile.

 

[ford33]

Instead of an outlet in the floor consider an electrical cord reel. It is more flexible and if placed at the right location can reach anywhere in a small shop.

 

[rlitman]

No, they do not exist...

Last I looked into it, "mop tight" floor outlets DO exist. However, they are only water resistant with the covers in place, and are not water resistant if something is left plugged in. They are also not designed for hose spray, so to your point, the OP's exact requirements cannot be met.

T&B calls it "MopTite".

 

[BonzoHansen]

don't they put garage outlets higher than normal because of fumes?

 

[wssix99]

don't they put garage outlets higher than normal because of fumes?

Great point. Sparks at floor level would also be a very bad thing.

Last I looked into it, "mop tight" floor outlets DO exist. However, they are only water resistant with the covers in place, and are not water resistant if something is left plugged in.

These only have a light rubber gasket. Like the name implies, I would expect these are fine for mopping, but not for flowing water.

 

[Ron_J]

Thanks everyone. I didn't find anything in a search, but thought I'd ask in case I missed anything.

I don't know if I like the drop down cord, or the retractable on the wall...both have their drawbacks.

 

[American Locomotive]

Outlets in the floor have their drawbacks too. Easier to trip over cords, will pack with crud when the lid is open, can get damaged if something falls or runs into the outlet while in use, etc...

 

[ard]

Great point. Sparks at floor level would also be a very bad thing.

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Yeah, thats why I never grind anything on the floor.....

 

[MoonRise]

Wall or ceiling outlets with extension cords or cord reel(s) as needed. Done.

(floor outlet actually IN a concrete garage floor? Nope. For pretty much the same reason you don't put an electrical outlet inside of a swimming pool, the water. Also, the floor debris.)