I have an electrician coming tomorrow to do some work under my covered patio. It’s a simple job, but I don’t want to miss anything that’s been a game changer for your setup.

This is my plan for my 17x 23 area.

I want to install a couple bulb fixtures above so I can screw in a few Amazon LED fixtures. The switch will be mounted next to the outside door.

Next, in both the north and south corners above, I want those GFCI water resistant outlets screwed into the 2x4s. Those are for mounting two strong Vevor outdoor fans I found and eventually a TV.

I’m not installing speakers because I plan to use a portable Bluetooth speaker.

Any other ideas?

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Posted by Screaming Viking

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Posted on 12/26/24 at 4:49 pm to sledgehammer

I added an outlet in a top corner for an oscillating fan. Just a thought.

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Posted by metryboy

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Posted on 12/26/24 at 5:29 pm to sledgehammer

I know you said you didn’t want speakers, but Sonos has been the best purchase I have made maybe ever.

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Posted by sledgehammer

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Posted on 12/26/24 at 5:36 pm to metryboy

I’m listening. Sell me on them.

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Posted by Scooby

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Posted on 12/26/24 at 7:34 pm to sledgehammer

They are easy to use. My wife and kids are able to use them without bugging me to do it.

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Posted by cgrand

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Posted on 12/27/24 at 7:17 am to sledgehammer

hot water

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Posted by Grassy1

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Posted on 12/27/24 at 8:43 am to sledgehammer

More outlets.

Fans, lights, beer signs, phone chargers, crock pots, always something that wants to be plugged in, and then you have to run an extension cord.

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Posted by TigerB8

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Posted on 12/27/24 at 9:02 am to sledgehammer

You don't need to do expensive Sonos if you don't want to. Sonos is great for wifi control of them as I have them inside. However, I went with some Polk outside speakers. Wired them to a 100$, 2 channel amp off Amazon that I bluetooth to and they work great. You may also consider a projector instead of a big TV to be out there. Cheap projector mounted to ceiling would be nice if you have the space. I had people over this year and watched some games on back deck and they loved it on the projector, and you can run the sound through that amp I mentioned (super small footprint), or your sonos.

Amp on Amazon

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Posted by Tigerroc

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Posted on 12/27/24 at 7:18 pm to Grassy1

Agree with all of above, but add two eyeball lights right above your BBQ cooking area. The light in BBQ pit is not enough when cooking at night. We put outlets on outside brick wall.

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