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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Cummins12V98 wrote:
You guys are worrying WAY too much about moisture!SoundGuy wrote:
Your opinion :R - fact is water & electricity are a dangerous combination so the more you can keep the two apart the better. ;)Cummins12V98 wrote:
That's right it is MY opinion, thanks for pointing that out!
You're welcome! :BSoundGuy wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
You guys are worrying WAY too much about moisture!
Your opinion :R - fact is water & electricity are a dangerous combination so the more you can keep the two apart the better. ;)
That's right it is MY opinion, thanks for pointing that out!Cummins12V98 wrote:
You guys are worrying WAY too much about moisture!
Your opinion :R - fact is water & electricity are a dangerous combination so the more you can keep the two apart the better. ;)- You guys are worrying WAY too much about moisture!
malexander wrote:
But didn't you have to whittle the corners out to get the lid shut?
Rubber grommets seal the cable entry and exit points.
SoundGuy wrote:
malexander wrote:
I really like your plastic box.
Do you have any problems with condensation in it?
Never have. It's not just a "plastic box" though but rather a Plano Shot Shell Box designed to keep shot shells completely dry. Mine have been through torrential rainstorms but have always been totally dry inside when I'd later open them up. :B
Yeah, I realize it's an ammo box. But didn't you have to whittle the corners out to get the lid shut? This is where I thought it might could condensate a bit. I guess if it's a tight enough fit around the cord, it wouldn't.- "should have better connectors and probably more flexible rubber jacket."
Jacket does not have too much to do with it. It's the number of copper strands per wire. More wires = more flexible.
This is what to look for.
SoundGuy wrote:
BB_TX wrote:
Outdoor rated extension cords are designed to operate with water in the pins/sockets.
Don't think I can agree with that at all - water is water and water conducts electricity. Allow one of these connections to sit in a pool of water accumulating on a campsite in a heavy downpour and you've created a perfect path for a short. :E
The long term problem will be the corrosion that will form on the screws, lugs, bare wires, and pressure fittings that will be slow to dry out once water gets inside. Corrosion leads to resistance. And resistance leads to voltage drop and heat.StiltzM109R wrote:
Keep searching but I think you will find the pre made cords are less than the parts at any hardware store. Might be less if you find some surplus wire on ebay. Although the biggest issue seems to be the molded ends so if you roll your own it should have better connectors and probably more flexible rubber jacket.
Anyone made their own 30 amp extension cord? I'm thinking it would be cheaper than buying one.
Here are some quality ends: https://www.progressiveindustries.net/copy-of-our-products-3
If you go 50 amp I recommend Hubbell connectors.StiltzM109R wrote:
Anyone made their own 30 amp extension cord? I'm thinking it would be cheaper than buying one.
It might be cheaper in more ways than just price.
Solid wire will be less expensive but not as good...for a couple of reasons.
Do-it-yourself connectors might be less expensive but doubtful. And as mentioned, they likely won't be waterproof. And if REALLY inexpensiv, they might tend to corrode easily too.
Cheap....yes probably.
