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Fun => The Porch => Topic started by: DevilDog on November 10, 2017,

Title: DIY exterior extension cords
Post by: DevilDog on November 10, 2017,

What do you all use? I can’t see spending $8-$20 on cords from HD or Lowes. Can you use SPt and vamp plugs outside?

Title: Re: DIY exterior extension cords
Post by: DaveM on November 10, 2017,

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What do you all use? I can’t see spending $8-$20 on cords from HD or Lowes. Can you use SPt and vamp plugs outside?

I use SPT1 and vampire plugs for AC lights.  Not as durable as an outdoor rated extension cord but they get the job done for me.

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Title: Re: DIY exterior extension cords
Post by: tbone321 on November 10, 2017,

Most do,  It really depends on how much current you are pulling.  I use 12g cables from my distribution panel out into various parts of the yard where it is further split into smaller cords going to the props.  I don't currently use vamp plugs yety but I do use a whole lot of those indoor low cost cords.