Wet box

[PerranOak]

I have a socket on a wall that gets a little damp. It's not terrible but nothing seems to stop it. Is there something I could seal the "hole" with so that the damp doesn't corrode the metal box ... again!

Cheers.

 

[Mr Chibs]

What is the 'hole'? the socket cutout or is there a different hole?

You need to find out where the moisture is coming from, as the next one you install will probably do the same.

How high is the socket from the ground? Outside wall? wall construction?

 

[mattylad]

Photo's would help others here help you.

Where does the damp come from?

 

[PerranOak]

The hole is the socket cutout, about a foot from the floor, and the moisture is from condensation as we're in a converted barn and it's a three feet thick granite outside wall in a north facing corner There is nothing to be done about the damp and it isn't too bad on the surface: just requires a repaint every few years.
It's hard to photograph with all the crap in front of it!

 

[Mr Chibs]

Perhaps you can fill the cable entry with sealant, but as you know the cause of the issue, its probably a waste of time.

What about changing the back box to a dry lining plastic one, this won't corrode.

 

[PerranOak]

Yeah, good idea, cheers.