sealing an outdoor SO plug

[CPOM]

I have a length of 10-4 SO cable with the screw together plug end. Since it is stored outside, water collecting inside of the plug end creates a hazardous condition. Could I fill it with something like epoxy to keep out the water?

My plug looks like this (not my pic):
http://alfter.us/graphics/powerdist/large/dscn1906.jpg

[dopeassjackson]

plastic bag or cut two holes just small enough in a tupper ware tub. you could full the inside of the plug with dielectric grease.

[Ed ke6bnl]

I like to fill things like that with dialectric silicone grease. Has worked for me. did that on my unused plug for water detection on my dodge diesel. Ed

[PAToyota]

Rubber glove and a rubber band.

[CPOM]

Rubber glove and a rubber band.

rubber bag/ glove is going to be a pain as I use this cord weekly and it rains a lot here.

[78bronco460]

...Could I fill it with something like epoxy to keep out the water?


Yes. 3M makes a product for that exact purpose...
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3MElectrical/Home/ProductsServices/Products/SolutionsCatalog?PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20OUP7_g vel=5D2RRHT7F3gl&PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20OUP7_vroot=6BWZJ23HKRge&PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20OUP7_output=html&PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20OUP7_root=GST1T4S9TCgv&PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20OUP7_command=CustomizeP ageHandler&PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20OUP7_theme=electrical_p roducts_portal&PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20OUP7_node=1M5SDC51GTbe

[SeaBass44]

I have a length of 10-4 SO cable with the screw together plug end. Since it is stored outside, water collecting inside of the plug end creates a hazardous condition. Could I fill it with something like epoxy to keep out the water?

My plug looks like this (not my pic):
http://alfter.us/graphics/powerdist/large/dscn1906.jpg

you have the male end outside?
http://alfter.us/graphics/powerdist/large/dscn1906.jpg

[CPOM]

Yes. 3M makes a product for that exact purpose...
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3MElectrical/Home/ProductsServices/Products/SolutionsCatalog?PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20OUP7_g vel=5D2RRHT7F3gl&PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20OUP7_vroot=6BWZJ23HKRge&PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20OUP7_output=html&PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20OUP7_root=GST1T4S9TCgv&PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20OUP7_command=CustomizeP ageHandler&PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20OUP7_theme=electrical_p roducts_portal&PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20OUP7_node=1M5SDC51GTbe

now is there a more easily findable product that would do the trick? Should i just find a bunch of polyurethane based epoxy?

[CPOM]

you have the male end outside?


Yes, my detached garage is wired kind of like an RV. The male end plug and cord is coiled outside in a pile and when I want to use it, it's extended across my lawn to a plug.

[SeaBass44]

Yes, my detached garage is wired kind of like an RV. The male end plug and cord is coiled outside in a pile and when I want to use it, it's extended across my lawn to a plug.

why not go to walmart & get a big plastic box, action packer I think people call them
great for shipping trans & t-cases in, sealed up with a lid no water damage or sun breakdown, dirt dust etc
$20-30

[CPOM]

Normally that would be a great suggestion, but I coil up the cord in a potted plant tub as it camoflauges the cable so my relative (who I rent from) does not see it. I should just make some sort of drip proof lid for it that's hard to see unless you look down inside.

[SeaBass44]

Normally that would be a great suggestion, but I coil up the cord in a potted plant tub as it camoflauges the cable so my relative (who I rent from) does not see it. I should just make some sort of drip proof lid for it that's hard to see unless you look down inside.

I think that is the way to go:smokin: