extension cords and rain
I have a 25ft extension cord that I have to attach sometimes to the shorepower cord to reach the receptacle. Should I try to do anything special with where it connects if it is raining. I know water...
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What MYREDRACER said! Use 12 gauge for that length. A 14 or 16 gauge cord assumes you are going to plug into quality power and have your load directly on the other end of the cord. In your case, you are plugging into power, then 25 feet of cord, then 30 feet of RV 30 amp cord, then unknown length of camper wiring to main breaker, then unknown length of camper wiring to load. Get the picture? People try this and wonder why their AC or even their converter won't work.
The idea of boxes are good and should be employed if there is lots of rain expected.
The idea of boxes are good and should be employed if there is lots of rain expected.
