Protect 50A power cord?

[joebedford]

My power cord is essentially out all the time lying on the ground.

Is it advisable to do anything to protect the rubber sheath?

Thanks.

[wopachop]

Whats the chance the 50a cables from 15 years ago are made from a higher quality material than todays offerings?

I wiped my cable down with protectAll a couple years ago. I got to think it helps in some small way. Seems like all materials get damaged by UV rays. Some just resist it better.

[enblethen]

Cut the ends off a plastic pop bottle, then cut length wise to protect the cord body connection.

[JRscooby]

mikestock wrote:
Not meaning to hijack the thread; any suggestions of a simple way to protect an extension cord joint. One place we camp we like to set up backward to allow the best view from the windshield but it requires an extension to reach the power source.

I try to put the joint up on something, plastic leveling block. And try to put it where nobody walks.

[mikestock]

Not meaning to hijack the thread; any suggestions of a simple way to protect an extension cord joint. One place we camp we like to set up backward to allow the best view from the windshield but it requires an extension to reach the power source.

[Gulfcoast]

303 protectant

[cpaulsen]

If you want......just use some pipe insuation for it.........it is already split....slip it over the power cord and use a few zip ties to hold it in place.....

[DrewE]

If you're going to have lots of people walking over it or some driving over it or similar, mechanical protection would not be a bad idea at all. Various cable protector gizmos are available, such as are frequently seen at traveling carnivals, music festivals, etc.

Protection from sun and rain should not be necessary.

[cavie]

The rubber covering is not rubber. It is a special weatherproof compound design to be used outdoors.

[cavie]

The rubber covering is not rubber. It is a special weatherproof compound design to be used outdoors.

[bobsallyh]

Being fulltime, our 50 amp cord has laid out for 16 years, 365, 24/7. No problem!

[Dutch_12078]

I wipe our 18 year old 50 amp power cord down with 303 periodically, partly because it helps keep dirt from sticking to it. That makes stowing it during moves a little less messy.

[AllegroD]

No!

[ford_truck_guy]

If your feeling like you have free time and want to mess around with something... Wipe it down with coat of 303 protectant. If not, don't worry

[enblethen]

I would wipe it down occaisonally to remove dirty and other contaminantes. Something like Armorall will help somewhat.