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What Is a Weather-Resistant Receptacle?

  • Writer: Jonathan Moreau
    Jonathan Moreau
  • Jan 18
  • 1 min read

Breaker BootCamp Study Guide


A weather-resistant (WR) receptacle is designed to resist moisture, corrosion, and temperature exposure.


It is required for outdoor and damp locations.





What It Does



A WR receptacle uses corrosion-resistant materials to maintain safe contact pressure in wet or humid environments.





Where It’s Used



  • Outdoor outlets

  • Patios and decks

  • Damp or wet locations






One Critical Rule



A standard indoor receptacle is not allowed outdoors.

If it’s outside, it must be WR-rated.





Why Breaker BootCamp Teaches This



The Breaker BootCamp Study Guide teaches environment-based device selection so the Breaker BootCamp course avoids premature failures, callbacks, and inspection violations.





About Breaker BootCamp



Breaker BootCamp is an electrical training program and electrician boot camp designed to prepare beginners, helpers, and apprentices for real-world electrical work, job readiness, and long-term careers in the electrical trade. The program emphasizes discipline, mindset, and hands-on electrical training aligned with how the trades actually operate.


 
 
 

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