Can you have an extension lead in the rain?

[3KillerBs]

Within the max watts? Closest to "outdoor" was sun proof and antifreeze. They label things weird across the pond.

I can't give good advice with labeling I don't understand.

In the US the extension cords are clearly labeled if they're indoor only or rated for outdoor use.

 

[FC16]

I can't give good advice with labeling I don't understand.

In the US the extension cords are clearly labeled if they're indoor only or rated for outdoor use.

Fair enough the uk labelling is a bit confusing

 

[Brooks_]

Do you think it will be ok?

It looks to be, but I hesitate to say so.

 

[NatJ]

Would this be okay? It’s labelled as heavy duty.
Obviously the plug would be covered and the actual sockets would be in the coop but the cable is okay to get rained on right?

I see it says "sun proof" and "anti-freeze," so I'm guessing they intend it for outdoor use.

You could look at a few others, to see if any are clearly labeled "outdoor" or "indoor only." Sometimes reading multiple labels makes it clear what they really mean.

But if you cannot find one that says outdoor, I would probably use that one and hope for the best.

In the US the extension cords are clearly labeled if they're indoor only or rated for outdoor use.

I'm used to that too, although I don't know what the real differences are. In general, the outdoor ones seem to be thicker and sturdier and the indoor ones are thinner and flimsier, but that's not universally true.

 

[raingarden]

For any outside use, the most important thing is not the cord but the presence of ground-fault interupt (GFI). This will trip off the power if a connection gets wet and prevent anyone from being shocked. The GFI can be built into the duplex receptical where you plug something in, like the one you have in the bathroon or near the kitchen sink. The GFI can also be built into the circuit breaker.so everything on that circuit is protected.

While essential, the down side of a GFI is that they can be almost too sensitive at times and can cut power to something essential just because of dew on the grass or the dog pissing in the drop cord connection..

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

Masterplug MSTCT1513 Outdoor Single Socket Extension Lead with ‘H’ Frame Cable Tidy, 15 Metres, Orange https://amzn.eu/d/bKicpNB

Idk why people saying they're hard to find here in the UK lol.. they're everywhere!

 

[FC16]

Masterplug MSTCT1513 Outdoor Single Socket Extension Lead with ‘H’ Frame Cable Tidy, 15 Metres, Orange https://amzn.eu/d/bKicpNB

Idk why people saying they're hard to find here in the UK lol.. they're everywhere!

Have you got this one? It looks good

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

Have you got this one? It looks good

Yeah used them loads, great quality seem to last year's never had one fail!

 

[FC16]

Yeah used them loads, great quality seem to last year's never had one fail!

That sounds excellent, have you had them out in the rain before ?

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

That sounds excellent, have you had them out in the rain before ?

Got one that's been outside 3 or 4 years flat, cable is exposed to all the elements and other than slight fade in colour seems to hold up well