funnyent Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Can I use indoor extension cords outside for my display? Is it that much different than the SPT wire? My controller will be plugged into a GFI outlet.Thanks!Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBullard Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 funnyent wrote: Can I use indoor extension cords outside for my display? Is it that much different than the SPT wire? My controller will be plugged into a GFI outlet.Thanks!TimIndoor extension cords are made from SPT wire. We almost all do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainron19 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I do - I think the main difference on an outdoor cord is that is had a protective coating on it from the elements and uv protection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iresq Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 NO NO NO! And don't connect any more than three strings of lights together or remove your mattress tag!Most of us do it. The cords have no UV inhibitor. After of couple of years you will notice the insulation started to deteriorate. Inspect and discard as appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainron19 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 iresq wrote: or remove your mattress tag!uh oh! I have had several sleepless nights waiting for that knock at the door from the feds for doing that but I just had to... made me feel like a rebel LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taybrynn Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Yes, use tons of the indoor cords (outside), find 15' the most useful.Buy at the after Christmas clearance sales ... for 75-90% off ... and stock up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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