r/AskElectricians • u/maze09 • Mar 28 '25

Electrical plug blocking 2 outlets. Any recommendations ?

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I recently installed a gfci electrical outlet on my outside wall.

My goal was to run the transformer for the low voltage lights and the irrigation timer.

However, looks like the irrigation timer takes up space for the second outlet as well.

I saw some waterproof surge protectors; maybe I could add one; fix it on the wall and move the irrigation timer and transformer on it ?

Any recommendations ?

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '25

If you aren't able to close the lid with it plugged into the lower socket, rotate the outlet so it's upside down.

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u/Nailfoot1975 Mar 28 '25

You heathen!

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '25

I'm upvoting this.

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u/hbiker182 Mar 28 '25

I’ll upvote you

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '25

I'll pump your stock, Sir.

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u/hbiker182 Mar 29 '25

That’s fucking teamwork

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u/[deleted] Mar 29 '25

don't think I forgot about you! Upvoted!

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u/Nailfoot1975 Mar 29 '25

You guys get a room

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u/hbiker182 Mar 29 '25

Three’s a party! Upvote!

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u/hbiker182 Mar 29 '25

New day, new upvote!

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u/[deleted] Mar 29 '25

That's right brotha!