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[banditpowdercoat]

Ya, I'm gona die!

[mike31154]

Originally Posted by kien

there's also this option.

Nice work on the DIY GFCI extension cord. One thing though, couldn't help but notice that there did not appear to be any kind of strain relief for the cable going into the plastic box holding the GFCI receptacle. Furthermore, it's completely open. I might be wrong and you may have taken care of that, but it's not apparent in the photos. You siliconed the male plug for extra moisture protection, but the box with the GFCI is pretty much open to moisture through that opening for the cable, effectively negating the the benefit of the waterproof cover you added. Not a deal breaker but a strain relief is required by code on any cable going into or coming out of any kind of service box.

[kien]

Originally Posted by mike31154

Nice work on the DIY GFCI extension cord. One thing though, couldn't help but notice that there did not appear to be any kind of strain relief for the cable going into the plastic box holding the GFCI receptacle. Furthermore, it's completely open. I might be wrong and you may have taken care of that, but it's not apparent in the photos. You siliconed the male plug for extra moisture protection, but the box with the GFCI is pretty much open to moisture through that opening for the cable, effectively negating the the benefit of the waterproof cover you added. Not a deal breaker but a strain relief is required by code on any cable going into or coming out of any kind of service box.

you mean like this ?



The box also came with a strain relief clamp for the wire.

[mike31154]

Aha, there you go, I figured you may have done something, just didn't see it in your thread.

[kien]

Originally Posted by mike31154

Aha, there you go, I figured you may have done something, just didn't see it in your thread.

Nice to see that someone was paying attention. Its things like that that keep us all on our toes, so I do appreciate the comment!

[kevNnic]

definetly alot to learn, i wouldn't of thought about this until i came across this thread. Will be doing the install this weekend.