I was about to do this in the spring on my shed - even had this part in my cart after watching your video in the winter. I ended up pulling a permit and adding a subpanel in the shed. It was a lot of work even with the trencher I rented just to dig. I decided against the extension cord because I didn't want my landscaper running it over with his lawnmower (I already had a hole drilled in the OSB for the cord). I reinforced my idea with a sub-panel when I thought I could have a welding plug at the shed too with a sub-panel. So that's what I did. I documented the entire process but it is a crap-ton of footage for me to edit at some point. And your summary is on point about documenting what we do - it definitely adds a bunch of extra time filming this stuff. - John
That works, and I use that same basic product in a portable power station I built, but for a shed located quite a distance from the house we found that a couple solar panels, charge controller, inverter and LFP battery was the way to go.
@@TheGhostNotePodcast - I can't remember exactly, but probably somewhere just under $1,000 for everything. Would be even cheaper, today, with the way costs have fallen on some of this stuff.
Thanks for the education, didn’t feel like paying an electrician, just run an extension cable to the shed along the fence, out of sight out of mind. The outlet is GFCI so if anything gets over used it will pop, should be good enough for me and safety
Finally got these. Got the one with the plug and other with dual cords for interior. Idea is run ext cord from the pool pump outlet ( had electricians run 20A buried wire to Pool already). 1770 Run 12/3 ext cord to shed so just plug in now. Have a second outlet for a Cobra street light which plugs into the female outlet from the other end. For now the cords run above ground but run thru 2" PVC. So far the PVC withstood TX sun, weed wacker, mower, and 2 ice storms. Idea is to run a buried line from the 20A but this is TX, you are not hand digging buried wire. LOL. Trencher a must. So far the cords are working fine and the PVC has provided a sturdy temp protection until a trench is made. Like these plugs because if I want to change out the way run or cord size I simply unplug VS unhook wires and things change so if shed gets relocated other changes we are not locked into a line buried here so have to plan around that. A good 12/3 cord 75' still allows good watts and amps without heating and tool lag. Using a 14 I can tell the difference. I moved my DIY street lamp 14' with the potlet plug in shed I easily unplug it and run the cord and pvc housing to the shed, shorter ext cord too. If buried line it would cost to move it.
So I had a question about this. I want to try to power shed but will this need the power from within the home to be able to use it? like what exactly did you use to connect this?
I have an extension cord running from my barn to the shed using this port. When not in use I disconnect. The plan is still to put a permanent underground wiring but for now this works like a charm!
I get what you are doing…but until you have full power permanently installed, and since you’re running an extension cord to this installed outlet, why not just run a heavy duty cord every time? What am I missing here?
Yes, the plug is rated at 15amp, but what really matters is what circuit at the main panel the extension cord that is serving as the feeder wire is on. If it's on a 15amp circuit that is consistently drawing 12amps, your gonna pop the breaker anytime you try to run a circular saw.
Why not just plug your surge protector into the extension cord that u are running to this waste of money? This us just another break in the wire to lose power and amps
You're asking why he doesn't just run it through the door so that its in the way and he can't properly shut it? I mean, you do what you want to your shed but this is a clean install.
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I was about to do this in the spring on my shed - even had this part in my cart after watching your video in the winter. I ended up pulling a permit and adding a subpanel in the shed. It was a lot of work even with the trencher I rented just to dig. I decided against the extension cord because I didn't want my landscaper running it over with his lawnmower (I already had a hole drilled in the OSB for the cord). I reinforced my idea with a sub-panel when I thought I could have a welding plug at the shed too with a sub-panel. So that's what I did. I documented the entire process but it is a crap-ton of footage for me to edit at some point. And your summary is on point about documenting what we do - it definitely adds a bunch of extra time filming this stuff. - John
That is the plan down the road. What size wire did you run to the shed sub panel / how many amps? What Subpanel did you get?
Finally, a video that just gets to the point! Great video - Thank you!!
This what I use on my shed too!!
That works, and I use that same basic product in a portable power station I built, but for a shed located quite a distance from the house we found that a couple solar panels, charge controller, inverter and LFP battery was the way to go.
How much did that run you?
@@TheGhostNotePodcast - I can't remember exactly, but probably somewhere just under $1,000 for everything. Would be even cheaper, today, with the way costs have fallen on some of this stuff.
I did the same thing about 2 years ago for my shed/workshop.
Is it still holding up friend? Thinking about doing this to mine.
Best choice, like it so much.
Thanks for the education, didn’t feel like paying an electrician, just run an extension cable to the shed along the fence, out of sight out of mind. The outlet is GFCI so if anything gets over used it will pop, should be good enough for me and safety
Finally got these. Got the one with the plug and other with dual cords for interior. Idea is run ext cord from the pool pump outlet ( had electricians run 20A buried wire to Pool already). 1770 Run 12/3 ext cord to shed so just plug in now. Have a second outlet for a Cobra street light which plugs into the female outlet from the other end. For now the cords run above ground but run thru 2" PVC. So far the PVC withstood TX sun, weed wacker, mower, and 2 ice storms. Idea is to run a buried line from the 20A but this is TX, you are not hand digging buried wire. LOL. Trencher a must. So far the cords are working fine and the PVC has provided a sturdy temp protection until a trench is made. Like these plugs because if I want to change out the way run or cord size I simply unplug VS unhook wires and things change so if shed gets relocated other changes we are not locked into a line buried here so have to plan around that. A good 12/3 cord 75' still allows good watts and amps without heating and tool lag. Using a 14 I can tell the difference. I moved my DIY street lamp 14' with the potlet plug in shed I easily unplug it and run the cord and pvc housing to the shed, shorter ext cord too. If buried line it would cost to move it.
Nice. I need one in at lest a 20amp for my bandsaw. I'm sure I can find one.
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Didn't get it. What is the difference from just using an extension cord which, I guess, you used anyway to plug in that port?
Seems like a waste of money lol
I'm getting this because running a cord through my open shed door is annoying. It's a tripping hazard and the door doesn't shut right.
It's a clean way to have an extension cord that's out of the way and still lets you close the door.
It’s a great way to not have exposed wires under the unattached garage door . Especially if you have a gym .. and in the winter
@@georgeweston9258 But my electrician said that it's not allowed to use an extension cord for powering outbuildings.
I like it!
Well done!
Did you use a standard extension cord or contractor grade?
Very nice video content. Thank you, sir.
Thank you!
So I had a question about this. I want to try to power shed but will this need the power from within the home to be able to use it? like what exactly did you use to connect this?
I have an extension cord running from my barn to the shed using this port. When not in use I disconnect. The plan is still to put a permanent underground wiring but for now this works like a charm!
What I did I insulated a extension cord and ran it all the way to my shed dig a trench 12 inches
Will be doing this soon. Great Idea!
exactly what I needed to know thanks
Good idea if no plans to run permanent power to shed.
I get what you are doing…but until you have full power permanently installed, and since you’re running an extension cord to this installed outlet, why not just run a heavy duty cord every time? What am I missing here?
I’m guessing the benefit of this is being able to run power, and work in the shed during inclement weather, with the windows and doors closed?
@captaincoyote1792...IF you listened to him...
I think the same. Why not just run an extension cord through the hole , that has multiple outlets?
@@krissanchez4816 Can't because code. Has to be visibly non-permanent w/o permit. If someone sees it and calls, you pay big fines.
@@justinbell3764 fine? What fine. Don’t have to let anyone on my property to see it 😂
Good job! Thanks!
Will i be able to run a fridge tv microwave etc ?
Great build! Very awesome
Or drill for a pvc coupling big enough to pass the end of your extension thru and screw in plug (for the coupling) when not in use
Can't because code. Has to be visibly non-permanent w/o permit. If someone sees it and calls, you pay big fines.
The outside is connected to the main house?
Great video 📹
How would one install this in an insulated shed?
what can you run on this power port? Are you running any woodworking power tools
Says 15 Amps on it, i wouldn't go Crazy. lol.
Yes, the plug is rated at 15amp, but what really matters is what circuit at the main panel the extension cord that is serving as the feeder wire is on. If it's on a 15amp circuit that is consistently drawing 12amps, your gonna pop the breaker anytime you try to run a circular saw.
Can you hook that to a generator
Just drill a one inch hole and pass the extension cord into the shed. This eliminates one failure point.
Can't because code. Has to be visibly non-permanent w/o permit. If someone sees it and calls, you pay big fines.
Where do I find this at
Amazon
Or you can just mount an outlet on the outside and make a small cord with male ends on both side.
I cannot conceive of a reason to buy this.
JUST DRILL THE HEFFER. MY GOD!
Why not just plug your surge protector into the extension cord that u are running to this waste of money? This us just another break in the wire to lose power and amps
You're asking why he doesn't just run it through the door so that its in the way and he can't properly shut it? I mean, you do what you want to your shed but this is a clean install.
Huh?