Make my own 30 amp extension cord
Anyone made their own 30 amp extension cord? I'm thinking it would be cheaper than buying one.
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SoundGuy wrote:BB_TX wrote:
The ones you buy are going to come with molded ends that are waterproof. Can you make one that is waterproof for laying out there in the pouring rain?
Molded on factory ends are certainly more "waterproof" than plastic aftermarket ends you may install yourself but it's not so much the connector that's the issue but the connection between two 30 amp (or 50 amp) cables that isn't in any way "waterproof" or even "water resistant". ...
Outdoor rated extension cords are designed to operate with water in the pins/sockets. But they do not allow the inside of the connector shells, where all the wiring connections are, to fill with water. That is where the future failure will occur.
The box is a good idea for a home made cord.
