ore Power To Your Deck a) { PAG z r | Now there’s an easy and inexpensive way to powerlights, fountains or small appliances on outdoor raised decks. The Deck Grommet securely holds an outdoor extension cord that runs underneath the deck, and seals out moisture and debris while in use. (NAPSA)—Americans, it seems, have more leisure time than ever, and more of that time is spent on their decks: Almost 85 percent of U.S. homes have some typeof deck. Decked Out For Delight Now, many families are finding they want to make their deck do more. For example, they're adding an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit or a fireplace with seating. Some set up outdoor speakers or decorative lights and fountains. The Problem While cooking and eating on your deck are easy, other activities, such as reading at night, listening to music or enjoying that fountain, require a nearby power receptacle. Installing an outdoor electrical outlet usually means calling an electrician. And running extension cords over the deck can be unsightly and unsafe. An Answer There is, however, an easy-toinstall solution to put power exactly where you need it on your raised deck: the Red*Dot Deck Grommet, a rugged polymer housing, constructed to withstand outdoor conditions, that you install in the deck surface. It securely holds an outdoor extension cord that runs underneath the deck and seals out moisture and debris while in use. Perhaps best ofall, it’s easy to install: Howto Install It Trace the bottom end of the flange on the deck surface. Cut out the hole and install the flange into the opening. Secure with the two screwsprovided. Install the female end of an outdoor extension cord into the lid. Snap thelid into the flange in the deck. Plug the opposite end of the extension cord into a GFCI outlet. Open the Red*Dot Deck Grommet by pulling up the lid andpivoting it open. Close the lid, with the cord of the device being powered coming out of the slot, so it’s flush with the deck surface, making a neat andattractive installation. WhereTo FindIt You can find the device at home centers andelectrical wholesalers. Learn More For more information, go to www.tnb.com/deckpower.
