I have been looking for a way to water proof a cord connection for outdoor use. Your idea and the fact that our irrigation system uses wax filled "caps" to connect underground wires that run the valves in our system gave me the solution I was looking for. I filled the tubes you have constructed from PVC tubes and caps with wax I found in plumbing supplies (used for making those wax rings to set a toilet to the sewer flange) and now I have an outdoor connection that won't get wet, even during a hard downpour of rain. It is a bit messy to take apart but it's a very cheap solution for what I need. Thanks for posting this video.
I like this more than the plastic food containers I've been using. It's a bit more work, but certain more sturdy and I have tons of scrap PVC laying around. Now I finally have something to use it for. :)~
Thank you very much for the feedback! Plastic food containers is actually a good idea for a quick way to protect them from moisture, especially if you are in a hurry and want a fast fix. Side benefit of the PVC approach is that it also helps to reduce risk to kids & pets. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment!
Good use tip: I just connected 4 plugs together in an outside tree to add a festive touch. An over-sized version of the 2" design will keep my power from coming apart due to gravity or high winds. That'll keep me from having to climb a tree to restore power in the dark!
My sprinkler system has a set of exposed wires. The current cover has been worn aware by a weed eater. This gave me an idea to use PVC to cover them. Thanks!
Nice idea, thanks; and painting them green helps, using that cutout piece from the cap can be placed back with the tip cut off to cover the side.... store them with the lights and use 'em for years...
Love the ideas for added "dialing in." Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and post a comment. [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
Nice idea with the PVC pipes and end caps One suggestion is that the contraption can be be put into a plastic sealy bag a little bigger & longer than the PVC pipes. A small 6:50 opening on one side of the bag to pass the plug through an then some insulation tape and zip tie the two ends tight around the cords to make it completely WATER & SNOW PROOF I have done this with plastic containers for my Christmas decorations outdoors and proved good But your IDEA of PVC pipes & ends caps are really cool except for the cutout portion where rain water or snow can get thro so the extra idea I have given will make it completely weather proof Thanks to you for your time making this video
Greate! Suggestions: 1) Do it with no zip tie holes if you make a shallow long notch on either end cap that a large zip tie can lay in and go lengthwise around your setup. 2) Make your end cuts only go towards the center enough to clear the pipe in the width of the cord to reduce the gap. 3) Use reusable zip ties as you can use them for decades instead of having to rebuy them and throw away more plastic.
Sometimes you want the cords to pull apart. When you get shocked holding something, your arms usually clench onto the item. If you start running you will run out cord and electricy will stop
Do you mean in an instance when you are using the cord to power tools or something like that? [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
It gets very rainy around here in Dec. The cuts in the pipes, doesn't that let water inside? And wouldn't it then get trapped? I'm tired of fried light strings! I've been using the container method but that messy and ugly. Love this idea! Just need to make sure water doesn't get in through the holes. I have a dremel I've never used...maybe time to break that out!
Ah yes... the season is almost upon us... but this year feels like a blur of all seasons, events, holidays and.... well you get the idea. Thanks for watching and posting a comment!!
That is a great idea... I am going to try that for sure. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and post a comment / question. [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
Do you mean the cords without covers or the lids on the covers? Either way, both would work depending upon the ultimate goal :-) [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
I have been looking for a way to water proof a cord connection for outdoor use. Your idea and the fact that our irrigation system uses wax filled "caps" to connect underground wires that run the valves in our system gave me the solution I was looking for. I filled the tubes you have constructed from PVC tubes and caps with wax I found in plumbing supplies (used for making those wax rings to set a toilet to the sewer flange) and now I have an outdoor connection that won't get wet, even during a hard downpour of rain. It is a bit messy to take apart but it's a very cheap solution for what I need. Thanks for posting this video.
I like this more than the plastic food containers I've been using. It's a bit more work, but certain more sturdy and I have tons of scrap PVC laying around. Now I finally have something to use it for. :)~
Thank you very much for the feedback! Plastic food containers is actually a good idea for a quick way to protect them from moisture, especially if you are in a hurry and want a fast fix. Side benefit of the PVC approach is that it also helps to reduce risk to kids & pets. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment!
Good use tip: I just connected 4 plugs together in an outside tree to add a festive touch. An over-sized version of the 2" design will keep my power from coming apart due to gravity or high winds. That'll keep me from having to climb a tree to restore power in the dark!
My sprinkler system has a set of exposed wires. The current cover has been worn aware by a weed eater. This gave me an idea to use PVC to cover them. Thanks!
That is a great idea!.. I'm glad the video helped. Thanks for taking time to post your comment!
Nice idea, thanks; and painting them green helps, using that cutout piece from the cap can be placed back with the tip cut off to cover the side.... store them with the lights and use 'em for years...
Love the ideas for added "dialing in." Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and post a comment. [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
I'm going to use this method for my outside cameras
Nice idea with the PVC pipes and end caps
One suggestion is that the contraption can be be put into a plastic sealy bag a little bigger & longer than the PVC pipes. A small 6:50 opening on one side of the bag to pass the plug through an then some insulation tape and zip tie the two ends tight around the cords to make it completely WATER & SNOW PROOF
I have done this with plastic containers for my Christmas decorations outdoors and proved good
But your IDEA of PVC pipes & ends caps are really cool except for the cutout portion where rain water or snow can get thro so the extra idea I have given will make it completely weather proof
Thanks to you for your time making this video
Greate! Suggestions: 1) Do it with no zip tie holes if you make a shallow long notch on either end cap that a large zip tie can lay in and go lengthwise around your setup. 2) Make your end cuts only go towards the center enough to clear the pipe in the width of the cord to reduce the gap. 3) Use reusable zip ties as you can use them for decades instead of having to rebuy them and throw away more plastic.
This is exactly what I need.
Thanks for the tip.
So glad to hear this was helpful! Sorry for the delay in reply... I really do appreciate that you took the time to watch and post a comment!
Sometimes you want the cords to pull apart. When you get shocked holding something, your arms usually clench onto the item. If you start running you will run out cord and electricy will stop
Do you mean in an instance when you are using the cord to power tools or something like that? [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
Spray paint it green to match the grass OR paint it like a candy cane 😊. Either way, great idea!
Thank you for watching and for the comment! Great ideas about paint options!
It gets very rainy around here in Dec. The cuts in the pipes, doesn't that let water inside? And wouldn't it then get trapped? I'm tired of fried light strings! I've been using the container method but that messy and ugly. Love this idea! Just need to make sure water doesn't get in through the holes. I have a dremel I've never used...maybe time to break that out!
I really appreciate this video!
Fantastic! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and also to post your comment. I really appreciate it.
Great idea
Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate the feedback.
I got tired of looking for a waterproof cord.Thank You for video
You are very welcome, I am glad you liked it. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and comment!
thats a pretty good idea
Thanks so much for the feedback. I really appreciate it!
Merry Christmas
Ah yes... the season is almost upon us... but this year feels like a blur of all seasons, events, holidays and.... well you get the idea. Thanks for watching and posting a comment!!
Thank you!!!
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and post a comment! I really appreciate it.
Nice rotary tool. What brand is it?
That one is a Dremel Stylus. It has been an awesome little workhorse too. I've had it a long time and it still holds a good charge.
Slot too long. Tighter fit around cord if slot doesn't go to the center.
That is a great idea... I am going to try that for sure. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and post a comment / question. [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
You should just make and sell these
Great idea... Thanks so much for taking the time to watch my video and post a comment. I really appreciate it.
You could just zip tie them together.
Do you mean the cords without covers or the lids on the covers? Either way, both would work depending upon the ultimate goal :-) [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]