Power cord question

[gpeade]

When you need to use an extension to reach the power pole do you guys do anything to cover/weatherproof the plug or just lay it on the ground and let it go?

[Midnightmoon]

I've always just plugged it in and never worried about it.

[Les7h]

We put ours up on a block or rock at least 3” - I don’t want it in a puddle of water if it rains or sprinklers “ flood “ the area but I don’t cover or wrap it Les

[stateboy]

I've never had a problem with plugging an extension cord in and just leaving it lay on the ground but my wife was nervous about it. She found an idea on Pinterest that I use for her sanity.

I bought a Tupperware type food container large (tall) enough to contain the connection between the two cords. I cut out enough room for the cord to pass through one side and another cutout for the the other cord to pass through the other side. I snapped the lid on after making the electrical connection. I flipped the container upside down to keep water from collecting in the bowl portion of the container. It stayed dry inside during even the heavier rains.

[Bullitt6283]

It's best that electrical connections be kept clean and dry. Corroded or dirty connections cause resistance and therefore heat, which in extreme cases can melt the plugs.


OP: If your question was whether or not people have trouble resulting from their lack of due care, I would submit that after you know the risk it's really up to you.



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