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@Tom,
Do you use outdoor extension cords?
I have a waterproof electrical outlet with a ground fault interrupt on the back of my house.
I run OUTDOORS extension cords out to my timer that runs my tortoise CHE night box heaters.
There's another one that goes to my fish pond pumps.
Each junction is in a separate water proof plastic box.
I haven't found a way that looks good to run those cords. And the real issue has been the harsh Florida sun. The UV starts making the cords hard and a bit dangerous after about 3 years each.
I've considered burying them in pvc pipes. Or covering them in a garden hose.
Right now. They run across a garden trellis. More or less out of sight. But with little protection.
I've just ordered a new set of 14 gauge extra thick outdoor cords and another outdoor timer. Getting ready for our chilliest 54 degree Winter days.
Is cord replacement an issue elsewhere?
Do you use outdoor extension cords?
I have a waterproof electrical outlet with a ground fault interrupt on the back of my house.
I run OUTDOORS extension cords out to my timer that runs my tortoise CHE night box heaters.
There's another one that goes to my fish pond pumps.
Each junction is in a separate water proof plastic box.
I haven't found a way that looks good to run those cords. And the real issue has been the harsh Florida sun. The UV starts making the cords hard and a bit dangerous after about 3 years each.
I've considered burying them in pvc pipes. Or covering them in a garden hose.
Right now. They run across a garden trellis. More or less out of sight. But with little protection.
I've just ordered a new set of 14 gauge extra thick outdoor cords and another outdoor timer. Getting ready for our chilliest 54 degree Winter days.
Is cord replacement an issue elsewhere?