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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I have used my 25-foot extension cord (30 amp service) in the rain many times over the years without a problem. Pure water is a poor conductor of electricity, and rain water is almost pure.
But when it is wet outside, just to be on the safe side, I don't handle the extension connection while it is hot. I turn the breaker switch off, then connect the extension cord, then turn the breaker switch on. Unplugging in the wet, I turn switch breaker off, then disconnect the extension cord.
But when it is wet outside, just to be on the safe side, I don't handle the extension connection while it is hot. I turn the breaker switch off, then connect the extension cord, then turn the breaker switch on. Unplugging in the wet, I turn switch breaker off, then disconnect the extension cord.
