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Safe to run extension outside?

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  • 01-09-2016 6:26pm
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    jenny smith
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    Is it safe to run an extension like this over wet grass to an outside shed if the plugs at both end are indoors. Wall socket in house. The appliance in shed Only the cable would be out on wet grass. It does not have RCD if that matters


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    seamus
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    As a temporary solution and provided the socket in the house is switched, the odds of you encountering any issues over a short term are minimal.
    The plug on the extension lead will be 13A so will blow if you draw too much power or there's a short.

    Over a period of months the lead is liable to degrade outside, possibly get chewed through by animals, hit by lawnmowers, etc. All of this increases the risk of a fire, especially if it's running out to a wooden shed. Or someone getting an electric shock.

    So if your plan is to run an appliance every now and again and not leave the extension lead sitting exposed for days at a time, all is good. If you're looking for permanent power, spend the couple of hundred Euro to have a proper line out.


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    jenny smith
    Closed Accounts Posts: 716 ✭✭✭jenny smith


    seamus wrote: »
    As a temporary solution and provided the socket in the house is switched, the odds of you encountering any issues over a short term are minimal.
    The plug on the extension lead will be 13A so will blow if you draw too much power or there's a short.

    Over a period of months the lead is liable to degrade outside, possibly get chewed through by animals, hit by lawnmowers, etc. All of this increases the risk of a fire, especially if it's running out to a wooden shed.

    So if your plan is to run an appliance every now and again and not leave the extension lead sitting exposed for days at a time, all is good. If you're looking for permanent power, spend the couple of hundred Euro to have a proper line out.
    for a couple hours to charge a car battery, should have said sorry. thanks
    provided the socket in the house is switched
    ,switched??


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    seamus
    Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    jenny smith wrote: »
    for a couple hours to charge a car battery, should have said sorry. thanks ,switched??
    Has a switch on it.

    Not even relevant now, for a one-off it's perfectly safe.


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    jenny smith
    Closed Accounts Posts: 716 ✭✭✭jenny smith


    seamus wrote: »
    Has a switch on it.

    Not even relevant now, for a one-off it's perfectly safe.
    ok thanks the socket in the house has a switch in that something can be plugged in but not powered. a red light comes on when socket in house is powered


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    Bruthal
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    Sometimes what starts out as a temporary solution becomes sort of permanent. That's the main downside of easy temporary setups.


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