rgardner518 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I need a bunch 50ft extension cords. I had a bunch of 100ft ones. But felt it was a waste of cord to use the 100ft ones. So, I cut them in half and I bought a pair of male and female ends to put on the cords. My problem is this:Would you seal the plug? I have several pictures showing the cracks that I'm talking about. I have rain and snow issues in my area. I was thinking about using liquid electrical tape. That claims to offer a waterproof seal. I though to seal the sides and edges, along the entry point of where the wire enters.Or, would you just chance it? Whats your thoughts? Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-klb- Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 If it is UL listed for outdoor use as is, I would not modify it in any way.I use a number of better quality ends and none of them seal. I've even got some factory outdoor triple tap cords that once they have been outside a while, they collect enough water inside you can hear it when you shake them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgardner518 Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 -klb- wrote: If it is UL listed for outdoor use as is, I would not modify it in any way.I use a number of better quality ends and none of them seal. I've even got some factory outdoor triple tap cords that once they have been outside a while, they collect enough water inside you can hear it when you shake them. To my knowledge, they are not outdoor rated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponddude Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I wouldn't worry about sealing them. I think the majority of us, myself included, do not use outdoor rated cords. My main runs from the outlets to the controllers are outdoor rated, but the rest of the show isn't. Remember, most of us us spt wire or indoor extension cords. It isn't "correct" but it works. I don't think you will have issue with those plugs though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgardner518 Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 Ponddude wrote: I wouldn't worry about sealing them. I think the majority of us, myself included, do not use outdoor rated cords. My main runs from the outlets to the controllers are outdoor rated, but the rest of the show isn't. Remember, most of us us spt wire or indoor extension cords. It isn't "correct" but it works. I don't think you will have issue with those plugs though.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-Paul Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Best advise you can get it this. No matter if it is outdoor rated or not. Keep it off of the ground. Do not let it lay on the ground and you will have very good chance you will not have any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khawes Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I'm using "Liquid Electrical Tape" to deal off the ends strings that I'm not going to plug anything into. I also used it to seal the cuts when I cut up a string of lights to put two each into pumpkins but wanted each pumpkin on a separate channel. It keeps out water, and prevents me from zaping myself if touch the cut end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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