electrical extension cord to coop

[CMcGrath71]

Great ideas! I like all of them!
Of course, now it's 40 degrees. But I'm sure we'll get a few more freezing days this winter.
Thanks for the tips!

 

[aart]

Of course, now it's 40 degrees.

Good day to get the job done...since it's so balmy!

 

[U_Stormcrow]

How much do you want to spend? I'd go out to my barn, find an old extension cord whose plug I had to replace previously, unscrew the plug, push the cord thru the hardware cloth, then reattach the plug. Because its easy, and I have repaired extension cords around. Faster than cutting a 1 1/2" hole in the hardware cloth, then rigging a way to reseal it. Also, my coop and run are ugly. So adding a sight sore is no big deal. I **WOULD** put a loop in the cord and zip tie it to the fence to reduce cord stress, of course.

Now, if my coop looks like the one my brother built (he does high end cabinetry commercially, and restores wood antiques as a hobby, I'd carefully cut a hole in the coop, mount a deep box exterior electric outlet with weatherproof in use cover, and install an inlet that allows you to plug the female end of the electric cord into it. and wire the coop internally from there - much as when you see a cabin wired for a generator hook up. Its considerably greater expense, and permanent.

If I was to split the difference? One of these:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/AC-WORK...-Extension-Cord-with-Cover-IN515520/314101122

 

[Bodhisan]

How much do you want to spend? I'd go out to my barn, find an old extension cord whose plug I had to replace previously, unscrew the plug, push the cord thru the hardware cloth, then reattach the plug. Because its easy, and I have repaired extension cords around. Faster than cutting a 1 1/2" hole in the hardware cloth, then rigging a way to reseal it. Also, my coop and run are ugly. So adding a sight sore is no big deal. I **WOULD** put a loop in the cord and zip tie it to the fence to reduce cord stress, of course.

Now, if my coop looks like the one my brother built (he does high end cabinetry commercially, and restores wood antiques as a hobby, I'd carefully cut a hole in the coop, mount a deep box exterior electric outlet with weatherproof in use cover, and install an inlet that allows you to plug the female end of the electric cord into it. and wire the coop internally from there - much as when you see a cabin wired for a generator hook up. Its considerably greater expense, and permanent.

If I was to split the difference? One of these:

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https://www.homedepot.com/p/AC-WORK...-Extension-Cord-with-Cover-IN515520/314101122

Brilliant idea to cut the extension and reattach.

 

[CMcGrath71]

I'm going to talk to the guy who built my run and see what his thoughts are. I'll keep you posted!

 

[Sydney65]

I know this is an old post but similar question, sort of- getting ready for winter. Trying to prep for winter. The roof/ceiling is corrugated (wavy) steel siding. I ran the extension cord along the ceiling in one of the "waves", met up w/power cords to the two appliances at the ceiling w/a triple plug adapter.
I then took the duct tape to seal the cords & plug to the ceiling to avoid the guineas pecking at them.
I'm getting mixed signals on whether it's safe to use duct tape to mount cords in this way. The cord is not damaged, it's new. The purpose is to mount, not repair.
(Cross posting)
Thank you!

This is the plug: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-To...-Adapter/894203294?fulfillmentIntent=In-store
This is the cord: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-12-3-Heavy-Duty-100-foot/799431729?fulfillmentIntent=In-store
This is the waterer: https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/...XBMrgRQPl7cWV-N96WOyb6DLjMWZHT6xoCfKIQAvD_BwE
This is the heat: https://www.amazon.com/Magicfly-Chi...08CH13XH4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
This is the tape:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gorilla-25-Yard-Black-Duct-Tape-Tough-Wide-Single-Roll/688530502

 

[Brooks_]

*I am not an electrician, this is not advise.

I have seen plenty of cords taped to floors. I would think that your set up would be fine. I do not know how well the cord would handle the cold and snow for an extended period. I would go with THIS 3-way that can handle 1875 watts over the one you linked that gives no watt number.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Dct tape does poorly in moisture. and heat. No, that is not an adequate way to secure a cord to the ceiling.

On floors, they are taped down because they are otherwise a tripping hazard. Preferably with Gaffer's tape.

I'm not going to offer electrical advice either "extension cords, don't do it" is as close as I'm willing to get. If you are forced to use extension cords, I wish you every fortune. That is all.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Wavy metal (any metal really) can gather condensation.

Water and electricity are not friends.

My advice is to have a licenced electrician give an estimate on a proper way to run power to the coop.

 

[Folly's place]

And it's worth every dime! We had this done a few years ago, so no more messing around with sub-standard do-it-yourself wiring. Necessary to make the insurance company inspector happy, so any disaster is covered.
And the outlets, lights, and heated water bases are terrific.
Mary