I have to use an extension cord. I tried w/ a typical outdoor cord but it didnt work. All connections were sealed but didn't turn on. Recommendations?
646289
I used a regular outdoor extension cord and it works fine. Did you try the bowl and the cord seperately to make sure they work? Remember it only keeps the water from freezing. It does NOT warm it up..
646290
Did you try without extension to check that the unit works?It only turns on at low temp.Then check the extention cord and the wall plug. It has to be one of the 3, or the temp is too high. Good luck
646291
It should work. I have mine on an extension cord and it works. It might also not be turning on if temp outside is warm enough? Try a kill-o-watt meter to see if it is pulling any power.
646292
I use an outdoor extension cord with my heated bowl and it works fine. Check the electrical outlet and make sure the power is on.
626536
Like the previous answerer said, you need the outlet where the cable goes into the house. We are using an outside extension cord at the moment but are in the process of installing an outside outlet.
1366162
Our outdoor plugins have a flip up cover so it doesn't look like a outlet. All ours are pretty low to the ground so we used a really long outdoor extension cord to ours by our front door.
1292539
I didn't use an extension cord, so I really don't know. Looking at both ends of the wire, I don't know if you could use an extension.
1697477
I don't have this model, but I my best guess would be a outdoor rated extension cord.
1786726
ran ours all last winter, it was hooked up to a outdoor power strip which was run off of a 100 ft heavy duty extension cord, so I think you would be fine using an outdoor heavy duty cord. I would recommend covering the connection to keep out moisture with a cord connector or even a plastic 2 liter bottle, just cut a slice in the side of it and stick the cord ends inside it.
326273
We use an outdoor extension cord. If that isn't the problem call the company.
962363
I use mine with an outdoor extension cord bought from Lowe's. I called K&H; & they said that's fine. I had no problems last winter--why would I? I think the heated pad only pulls about 20-25 watts? And the extension cord is rated for a weed-eater.
583215
I have used an extension cord. In fact just plugged in the other day, because it got cold.
473806
Check if it's "14-gauge outdoor extension cord." I just used my outdoor orange generic extension cord, works great, the only challenge with cord is make sure you don't mow the extension cord and be safe. Great electric law mower for people that hate yard work :)
1216920
I had the same situation. I tried this Jack and it did not work. I had to run a wire.
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Yes, pull the plug. The alternative would be to have an on/off switch on an extension cord.
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I would get outdoor grade cord. as far as exposing to the elements(rain orsnow) the connection should be elevated!
1187843
I do use a short extension cord. I don't have it anymore. It's not very durable. It started coming apart.
818766
I have mine connected with an extension cord, BUT, I am using a heavy duty extension. I would NOT recommend using it with and indoor type extension cord.
1388726
If you are going to use an extension cord get a good thick gauge one. A cheap thin cord would probably provide too much resistance.
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I don't see why not. Should be fine. Buy a good outdoor quality extension cord at the minimum length possible.