If I use it outside my entry door, do I have to run the wire from outside to the inside of my house by drilling holes? Thanks!
1302137
If you want to give it a professional look, then yes, but the wire is super thin so you can easily pass it under a door. I drilled a hole in my downstairs wall leading outside, ran the wire up the wall to the second floor, where i drilled another hole bringing it back into the house. Then I sealed the holes with some silicone to protect from small bugs and moisture. The thin wire is basically against the outside wall but is virtually unnoticeable.
1302138
Yes, a small wire has to connect the two units. I'm using mine between our house and a garage 200 feet away. I'm using an existing pair of unused telephone wires to make the connection. If you don't have any easy way of routing a pair of wires between the units, I opt for a wireless unit.
1386700
When you say outside do you mean garage, building or something that will not allow direct rain or moisture into the box? This device has wires that are only long enough to tie into your breaker box next to it. I used this to tie into my breaker box for my home that is mounted in my garage.
2065292
No. The intent of this device is to divert a surge of electricity to a legitimate ground (e.g., your water main or a lightening rod) rather than having it enter your house, should your antenna be hit by lightening. I have mine connected between sections of the coax cable that runs between the antenna and the house, and the the other connector has a length of #10 copper wire (per code) running from the device to a lightening rod. It definitely needs to be installed outside; you certainly would not want all that voltage making its way into your house!
1421478
Yes. It SHOULD / must be vented outside to be effective. The unit contains everything needed to make a correct installation through an exterior (frame) wall. You supply the electric wiring.
1320891
The wire from the interior of your house can be spliced to your light fixture in the built in box in this unit. No need to have an electrical box mounted on your house.
1482499
I believe so. That was my intention when I hung it through a hole in the ceiling and wanted to put the wires running through the attic. My electrician didn't want to do that so I ended up having to do it myself just through the walls. Also, if you're using a cable box, the box has to be within sight so those wires from the screen to the box wouldn't be hidden anyway.
1188306
There are knockout plugs on the back to bring the power in. You will have to supply the breaker for your main service panel if you don't already have one available. I located the box on the exterior side of my garage in a location that was slightly offset from the main service panel on the inside of the garage and about 2' off the ground. I then ran the romex from the breaker slot down through the bottom of the service panel, down through the wall and then out through a predrilled hole in the exterior wall and in through the back of the box using a knockout hole. Point of clarification....by brother, the licensed electrician, actually did the work. Very clean setup. There are knockout plugs on the back to bring the power in. You will have to supply the breaker for your main service panel if you don't already have one available. I located the box on the exterior side of my garage in a location that was slightly offset from the main service panel on the inside of the garage and about 2' off the ground. I then ran the romex from the breaker slot down through the bottom of the service panel, down through the wall and then out through a predrilled hole in the exterior wall and in through the back of the box using a knockout hole. Point of... » Read More There are knockout plugs on the back to bring the power in. You will have to supply the breaker for your main service panel if you don't already have one available. I located the box on the exterior side of my garage in a location that was slightly offset from the main service panel on the inside of the garage and about 2' off the ground. I then ran the romex from the breaker slot down through the bottom of the service panel, down through the wall and then out through a predrilled hole in the exterior wall and in through the back of the box using a knockout hole. Point of clarification....by brother, the licensed electrician, actually did the work. Very clean setup. « Show Less
1954681
I installed it on my door from the kitchen to the garage and it was just cutting a hole and installing. But I think with an exterior wall you are going to have to cut some wood to shim the pet door depending if u have stucco or something other then just a solid piece of material to cut a hole through. You are going to have to make sure u don't have electrical or plumbing through the wall that you have in mind as well. I would seek professional help if you are thinking of cutting into one of your walls.
830554
It can be installed inside or outside as long as you can run the electric cables to outside walls- Things to consider when installing outside are increase in cost to run electric line outside, security i.e. someone can take the unit from wall, is the length of cable on this unit sufficient to reach the car in garage etc. My dealer has this installed outside so that all customers can use it.
2081015
Is it possible to drill a hole to allow for wire to fit through? Also is it absolutely sealed shut where wire wont go through?
1233811
Do you know if you are going to wire this like a normal exterior light or would you be wanting to attach a plug and plug it in a socket on the exterior of the garage like a security light? If you want this like outside your front door, it would probablybe wired and attached to the exterior of your house and connected to a switch on the interior by your front door. Then it could work with a switch. Personally, if you wanted one by your front door, I'd put up a more decorative, maybe even motion-type light. this is really more of a security light, sleak and attractive, but more security.
124122
I use my existing in wall wire setup. Wires provided are not graded for in wall use, FYI.
113534
Trial and error would be your best bet. If you have a previous cable provider you can connect the antenna in to the input and send the signal throughout your home of course that would mean mounting it outside. I did this and it worked great.
251206
As others stated, no drilling from outside. You do need drill bit to drill small holes from inside
928921
Yes, you can use it.Connect it outdoors before the cable enters the house. A ground wire must be attached from the screw in the picture to the ground rod located near your electrical power meter.
2062463
I ran a separate wire from my entrance to this outlet and mounted it on the outside of my garage to plug my RV to it.
1986347
This is exactly what is says it is just a wall plate with the connectors. You will have to run the wires and mount the box within the wall prior to installing this plate. (To answer your question: cut hole in wall where you want the box. Mount box. Run wire...)