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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While the OP didn't mention anyone living in the RV, in reality, it doesn't matter if anyone is or isn't.
The issue is the same, protecting wire going across a gravel driveway.
In my case, not a driveway but through the yard..
That meant every week in the summer I had to pickup, roll up and move the extension cord (100ft worth) each time I wanted to mow and then put it back down after mowing.
For me, I was using 12ga extension cord since we didn't have anyone staying in the RV in the yard and that was a real pain.
I couldn't imagine having to do that with say 50ft or 100ft of 10 ga for 30A or 6 gauge for 50A every week!
Once you price out the cost of copper extension cords for 30A or 50A you will really want to find the best way to protect them and I wouldn't take a chance on a few 2x4s in the driveway.
The issue is the same, protecting wire going across a gravel driveway.
In my case, not a driveway but through the yard..
That meant every week in the summer I had to pickup, roll up and move the extension cord (100ft worth) each time I wanted to mow and then put it back down after mowing.
For me, I was using 12ga extension cord since we didn't have anyone staying in the RV in the yard and that was a real pain.
I couldn't imagine having to do that with say 50ft or 100ft of 10 ga for 30A or 6 gauge for 50A every week!
Once you price out the cost of copper extension cords for 30A or 50A you will really want to find the best way to protect them and I wouldn't take a chance on a few 2x4s in the driveway.
