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Convert Outside Shallow Round Box to Outlet - brnhornt - 08-01-2023 Hi All, Quick question.  I'm wondering if anyone has actually done this.  I have a patio on the back of my house.  It has a horrendous flood light fixture on the side of the house.  Following SWMBO's orders, I am installing string lights.  Problem is, I need an outlet to plug into.  I know they make some light fixtures that also include a GFCI outlet in them, and I might be forced to go that route...the issue is they are all so physically large that it will look funny in this location.  Has anyone ever converted a shallow round work box into a plugable outlet?  There are a bunch of "stories" on the INET, but I haven't found someone who actually has done this... Thanks for any help! Kevin RE: Convert Outside Shallow Round Box to Outlet - crokett™ - 08-01-2023 You would want something like this https://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-4-in-Weatherproof-4-Hole-3-4-in-Round-Extension-WRB475EXT/322741619 and then get a cover plate that allows an outlet to mount to a round box. RE: Convert Outside Shallow Round Box to Outlet - brianwelch - 08-02-2023 May not save you money, but could you install a GFCI breaker in the panel? You might be able to get away with a smaller outlet/box... RE: Convert Outside Shallow Round Box to Outlet - WoodCzech - 08-02-2023 This is not the prettiest solution but seems to fit your needs combined with an extension mentioned earlier in this thread and an in-use cover:  https://www.amazon.com/Taymac-PRBA400G-Plastic-Round-Adapter/dp/B00JU532E2/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=junction+box+adapter&qid=1691005637&sr=8-3 RE: Convert Outside Shallow Round Box to Outlet - brnhornt - 08-02-2023 Thank you all. +15