http://bhyve.orbitonline.com/site/up...-rA_012716.pdf

I'm thinking of swapping out my Irrigation controller for the one above. Whereas my existing one has a 9 foot power cord, the proposed one has only a 5 ft. cord. Seems the cord is SJTW. I don't know the guage of the wiring. If I use a SJTW extension cord that is 12 guage and 15 amp, do you think it will be OK. Does the wire guage need to match? I don't know how many amps the irrigation controller is.

Also because this will be outdoors (under a eave), I plant to use of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Cord-Connect-.../dp/B000ZD3Y46
BTW the area is not exposed to any sprinklers nor watering. When it rains there may be some but no direct downpour due to the eave.

What do you think?

 

Extension cords are considered temporary use only. The best procedure is to install a GFCI protected receptacle with an in-use cover within five feet of it. An easy way would be to just run a conduit from the existing box to a new box. If the existing box is flush with the wall you would use an extension ring on the existing box.

Post a picture of the existing receptacle and the area around and we can perhaps give you more specific help.

 

Is it too much trouble to extend the low voltage control wires so the controller reaches the power outlet?

 

Guy's thanks for your input. I sorta knew that an extension cord was not the way to go. Today I researched some other controllers and I was able to find a different brand that comes with a 6 ft. cord attached. However, because this one can also be hardwired the cord can be swapped out. I plan to just replace the cord with a 9 foot one and that should allow me to keep the controller mounted at the same location as the current one and I won't have to redo any low voltage wires. This would minimize any need to hire an electrician and also move things around. Thanks again!