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Post by garbulky on Jul 29, 2020 11:16:28 GMT -5
Hi all,
I'm trying to do an outdoor (waterproof) fan that can weather the rain elements on the patio. Key thing is I'm trying to keep costs down and IT HAS TO BE LEFT OUT IN THE RAIN. So ideally about 60 bucks. but I can stretch it upwards a bit. The size of a regular box fan would do. Can go a bit smaller but not tiny. Important that it's not HUGE or too expensive.
Also looking for suggestions for an extension cord and a water resistant powerstrip I can pull out there and keep out in the RAINY weather. Once again, trying to go cheap. Extension cord can be 25 feet and under. Outlets on power strip 3. Not worried about snow.
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Post by DYohn on Jul 29, 2020 11:52:32 GMT -5
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Post by garbulky on Jul 29, 2020 12:05:51 GMT -5
Did not know these existed. I got this unit. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KK62GB7/ It had some dubious language in the manual that hinted it was not actually water proof. I might combine this with the connection box you suggested to make sure it can handle the rain. Any suggestions on an extension cord that can plug in to the strip? There won't be any high power devices connected to the strip so it will be reasonably safe to use a strip. |
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Post by Percussionista on Jul 29, 2020 12:13:15 GMT -5
Links off that Amazon page also have the much less expensive "SockitBox" (various sizes).
And then a long outdoor extension cord to go inside it, with multiple taps, something like this 3-tap cord (again various sizes).
I've used something like the latter before to connect shop lights that were placed around plants I wanted to save when there were light frosts (covered the plants as well overnight so the lights were protected). I will undoubtedly want to do the same this early Winter in the veggie garden!
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Post by DYohn on Jul 29, 2020 12:52:25 GMT -5
If you are clever you can DIY a solution. Plastic bags and tie wraps over the connections works.
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Post by garbulky on Jul 29, 2020 13:31:24 GMT -5
Links off that Amazon page also have the much less expensive "SockitBox" (various sizes). And then a long outdoor extension cord to go inside it, with multiple taps, something like this 3-tap cord (again various sizes). I've used something like the latter before to connect shop lights that were placed around plants I wanted to save when there were light frosts (covered the plants as well overnight so the lights were protected). I will undoubtedly want to do the same this early Winter in the veggie garden!
So about outdoor extension cords. What if I plug in a fan to it. Can it still be left outdoors with live power? Will the rain get in to the plug? |
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Post by garbulky on Jul 30, 2020 9:07:56 GMT -5
Bump: Still looking for suggestions for a rain proof box fan and extension cord. Also looking for advice on what exactly is a water resistant extension cord - like can water get in through the open prongs and cause issues?
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Post by garbulky on Jul 30, 2020 9:43:34 GMT -5
Also are there are any particular forums which may have more info?
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Post by SteveH on Jul 30, 2020 16:11:26 GMT -5
Bump: Still looking for suggestions for a rain proof box fan and extension cord. Also looking for advice on what exactly is a water resistant extension cord - like can water get in through the open prongs and cause issues? Purchase an outdoor rated extension cord (Rigid makes a superior outdoor extension cord). Then go to the auto parts store and purchase yourself some Permatex dielectric gel for spark plugs. Coat the male plug with the gel, then stick it in the socket for a nice weatherproof seal, as long as you don't plan on a lot of plugging and unplugging, otherwise you will have to keep cleaning and reapplying the gel. I have done this for thirty years on Christmas light daisy chains in rainy South Florida. Works like a champ and it is super inexpensive! |
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Post by housetech on Aug 18, 2020 23:48:31 GMT -5
DIY- Homedepot/Lowes, Outdoor extension cord into Gray outside electric box (you choose the size) then the faceplate with sealing cover. Cost $25-40. Can't find exactly what you need, try Overtons.com or West marine, (neither are cheap). Tell them it's for around water (on boat docks) I've run up to 35 amps using that idea for many years to run trailers, generators, utilities. Amazon did sell a few waterproof fans- they were around $75-125. I'm assuming the fan is somewhat covered- not out in the yard forever.  |
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Post by novisnick on Aug 19, 2020 0:32:59 GMT -5
As far s extension cords go I don’t see the big deal about a good cord being left out in the rain. You’ve seen my yard, I’ve had Christmas lights all ober it. Dozens of cords and thousands of lights, The old fashioned big bulbs too. These cords and lights were all on timers and stayed out in Louisiana weather for a month. No pronlems, just make sure the ends of the cords aren’t laying in a pool of water, even if they do it will trip the circuit, no big deal. Ive never had a curcuit blow. Never had a problem.
The fan! That im not much help with. My outdoor fans are under a roof. They do get wet when those storms blow the rain sideways, you know those storms.
Good luck my friend.
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Post by housetech on Aug 19, 2020 9:20:38 GMT -5
NEC requires all outside outlets to be ground-fault protected just as your kitchen & bathrooms, near water.
Home Depot does sell a ground-fault outside cord <$40 or just xn GFCI outlet- done forever
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Post by garbulky on Aug 19, 2020 13:59:41 GMT -5
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