Is alright to run a outdoor extension cord to a pond. The cord runs about 15 feet to a gfi . And can I place the cord underground..about 6 inches. Dont have the cash right now to do it right.

snyderbyter wrote:
Is alright to run a outdoor extension cord to a pond. The cord runs
about 15 feet to a gfi . And can I place the cord underground..about
6 inches. Dont have the cash right now to do it right.

You may be breaking a bunch of codes, but the basic answer is Yes. Make sure
it is a high quality, good gauge outdoor extension cord.

I did this the first year I had my pond. The following year, I re-did the
electrical to code.

"snyderbyter" wrote in message
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Is alright to run a outdoor extension cord to a pond. The cord runs
about 15 feet to a gfi . And can I place the cord underground..about 6
inches. Dont have the cash right now to do it right.

You can't bury an extension cord safely, not meet code in doing so. In fact,
I am sure you can't bury anything but low voltage 6 inches down and be
legal. I recommend keeping the cord above ground, and route it through a
flower or landscaping bed. If it's there and you can see it, you are less
likely to put a shovel through it.

BV.

On Tue, 1 Jun 2004 11:44:42 UTC, "Iguana"
wrote:

snyderbyter wrote:
Is alright to run a outdoor extension cord to a pond. The cord runs
about 15 feet to a gfi . And can I place the cord underground..about
6 inches. Dont have the cash right now to do it right.

You may be breaking a bunch of codes, but the basic answer is Yes. Make sure
it is a high quality, good gauge outdoor extension cord.

I did this the first year I had my pond. The following year, I re-did the
electrical to code.



put the cord through pc pipe. Then it will be much safer
underground.

--

Lloyd

Or cover it loosely with bark or pine straw...
Kirsten
"Benign Vanilla" wrote in message
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"snyderbyter" wrote in
message
s.com...
Is alright to run a outdoor extension cord to a pond. The cord runs
about 15 feet to a gfi . And can I place the cord underground..about 6
inches. Dont have the cash right now to do it right.

You can't bury an extension cord safely, not meet code in doing so. In
fact,
I am sure you can't bury anything but low voltage 6 inches down and be
legal. I recommend keeping the cord above ground, and route it through a
flower or landscaping bed. If it's there and you can see it, you are less
likely to put a shovel through it.

BV.

YUP!!!!!!

"Lloyd Branum" wrote:
put the cord through pc pipe. Then it will be much safer
underground.



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snyderbyter writes:

Is alright to run a outdoor extension cord to a pond. The cord runs
about 15 feet to a gfi . And can I place the cord underground..about 6
inches. Dont have the cash right now to do it right.

UGF Romex is pretty cheap. Putting it deeper is just more labor, which
is free if you do it yourself. PVC conduit is cheap too.

If its the electrical connections at the ends that put you off, many
of your friends & neighbors can advise you... collect everyones advice so you
weed out the bad ones. Or buy a Sunset/Ortho/etc electrical wiring book.

HTH

"Andrew Burgess" wrote in message
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snyderbyter writes:

Is alright to run a outdoor extension cord to a pond. The cord runs
about 15 feet to a gfi . And can I place the cord underground..about 6
inches. Dont have the cash right now to do it right.

UGF Romex is pretty cheap. Putting it deeper is just more labor, which
is free if you do it yourself. PVC conduit is cheap too.

But does PVC at 6inches meet local code?

BV.

"Benign Vanilla" wrote in message
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"Andrew Burgess" wrote in message
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snyderbyter writes:

Is alright to run a outdoor extension cord to a pond. The cord runs
about 15 feet to a gfi . And can I place the cord underground..about 6
inches. Dont have the cash right now to do it right.

UGF Romex is pretty cheap. Putting it deeper is just more labor, which
is free if you do it yourself. PVC conduit is cheap too.

But does PVC at 6inches meet local code?

BV.



No, it must be rigid steel conduit. Still cheap though. If you already have
an outdoor outlet, it is relatively easy to tap into and run UGF 2 feet
underground or in rigid conduit at 6 inches underground.

But does PVC at 6inches meet local code?

No I ment bury it deep too. I just like conduit better than UGF, more
shovel proof.

"snyderbyter" wrote in message
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Is alright to run a outdoor extension cord to a pond. The cord runs
about 15 feet to a gfi . And can I place the cord underground..about 6
inches. Dont have the cash right now to do it right.
--
snyderbyter
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You can certainly do this as a temporary measure, but I think if you check your
local ordinances, you will probably find that it is a building code violation
the way you are atrempting to do it. It doesn't cost that much to run a
permanent, dedicated line. I did it myself for under $30. You should check the
building codes in your area. I suspect they conform with the National Electric
code (NEC).

But does PVC at 6inches meet local code?

I don't think running an extension cord no matter where it is will meet the
local code....not for a permanent installation. My electrician took one look
at mine, and didn't like it, but I didn't have the money to have him to fix it
at the time. That's how it was.

When I did, he came back and installed lines to code.

Maureen

I have been doing the old cord thing also for years. I usually make my
pond bigger every two to three years "yea I got the disease" so
anything permanent is a no no at least for me lol ;-)

But I do replace all cords every 2 years.
Also try to get the heaviest gauge possible.

But does PVC at 6inches meet local code?

I don't think running an extension cord no matter where it is will meet the
local code....not for a permanent installation. My electrician took one look
at mine, and didn't like it, but I didn't have the money to have him to fix it
at the time. That's how it was.

When I did, he came back and installed lines to code.

Maureen

I have been doing the old cord thing also for years. I usually make my
pond bigger every two to three years "yea I got the disease" so
anything permanent is a no no at least for me lol ;-)

But I do replace all cords every 2 years.
Also try to get the heaviest gauge possible.