Armoured extension cord
I need an armoured extension cord to power my RV at home, but I need it to cross the driveway, so it will be run over by the vehicles. Any suggestions?
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The best method is to dig a trench across the driveway and use wire rated for conduit.
The cheapest, easiest and faster method is as Mr_andyj states but I would go a bit cheaper. You need
Lay the pieces of 1x2 flat across the driveway. Drill at least three holes for the spikes in each piece but do not spike it yet. Now roll the 1x2 up on edge so the narrow edge is up. Use the caulking to glue the cord to the narrow edge of the board every foot or so. Use the tape to hold the cord in place overnight while the caulking dries. Peel the tape and roll the boards back down flat and spike to the driveway.
The cheapest, easiest and faster method is as Mr_andyj states but I would go a bit cheaper. You need
- an extension cord
- Enough pieces of 1x2x10 foot pine (about $2.50 a piece) at HD) to span the driveway
- Some long gutter nails from HD to spike the pine to the driveway to keep it from sliding
- Some kind of tape
- Some kind of caulking
Lay the pieces of 1x2 flat across the driveway. Drill at least three holes for the spikes in each piece but do not spike it yet. Now roll the 1x2 up on edge so the narrow edge is up. Use the caulking to glue the cord to the narrow edge of the board every foot or so. Use the tape to hold the cord in place overnight while the caulking dries. Peel the tape and roll the boards back down flat and spike to the driveway.
