Outdoor Extension Cords for Your Holiday Displays

Is it safe to use your cables outside? Many extension cables and network patch cables are built for indoor use only. Attempting to use them outdoors can result to damaged cords or devices in the best case, and personal injury in the worst. Make sure you're purchasing watertight and weather resistant cables if you plan to install them outdoors.

The holidays are here, and it's time to deck the halls - and your yard - with a display that will have the neighbors green with envy. But the elements can really wear down your outdoor extension cables, especially if they're faced with the kind of snow and slush the season often brings with it.

Outdoor cables must be made of sturdy, high-quality materials in order to withstand the elements. If you accidentally purchase a cable meant for indoor-use only, you run the risk of damage to your electronic devices - and you risk your personal safety, as well. A damaged or fraying cable is no joke. Buying from a reliable and reputable cable company is essential. 

That's where Cables.com comes in.

What Extension Cable is Good for Outdoors?

Though leaving your everyday extension cords unplugged out in the rain might not ruin them, the added wear and tear will render your extension cable unsafe for continued use in only a short time. There’s also the risk of fire or electrocution if a wet cable is handled before the plug is allowed to dry. That's why it’s important to invest in safe, reliable cables like the ones you can find on Cables.com that are intended particularly for outdoor installation.

A reliable outdoor extension cord will be resistant to the elements, as well as any disturbances that might be caused by pests or weather events. Cables.com stocks a variety of high quality extension cables meant to withstand exposure to rain or shine. This means cables that are manufactured from quality wire and strong, sturdy jacket material that won't fray or break down easily. 

One excellent example of this is our SJTW Outdoor-rated extension cable. SJTW cables are considered "hard service" cables with weather-resistant thermoplastic jackets. That makes this cord ideal for running in your backyard, or outside of an office building. This heavy duty 14 awg cable features a 15 amp jacket with a molded 5-15 plug and receptacle. It's UL-listed, which means it's passed rigorous testing by Underwriter Laboratories and meets nationally recognized standards of sustainability and safety. 

Cables.com also offers watertight power extension cords for your home or business in various lengths. These watertight outdoor extension cables are bright yellow so they're easy to spot, and are available in a variety of amperages from 15A to 30A. 

You can start your search by taking a look at our bright yellow and easy-to-spot L5-15 15A watertight extension cords, suitable for many indoor and outdoor home projects. These cords are available on Cables.com at affordable rates based on length. These extension cables feature a NEMA L5-15 3-prong locking power plug and are available in lengths from six to fifty feet long. The NEMA 5-15 power receptacle is the most common in North America, so this extension cable should be capable of handling most everyday needs. 

However, if you’re looking for something that can take a little more power, consider sizing up to an L5-20 extension cable rated for 20 amps, capable of handling 250V and available between six and 100 feet in length on Cables.com. If it’s an L5-30 watertight power cord you need for the job, you can stay right here for a solid extension cord just as resistant to oil, water, and dirt as the others you’ll find on Cables.com. For 30A and 250V between six and a hundred feet in length, capable of withstanding the worst weather your patio can throw at you, you won’t find a better deal.

Why Shop Cables.com?

 Cables.com offers all types of Outdoor Extension Cords, Outdoor Power Cords and accessories. We are proud to be a leading online retailer of Power Cords. Choose from high performance Outdoor Power Cords, Outdoor Extension Cords and wires in a variety of different lengths and sizes, including our SJTW-rated outdoor extension cable. Not all power cords are meant for use outdoors, so it's essential that you purchase an outdoor extension cable built for just that purpose - your personal safety and the safety of your devices depends on it. 

We want Cables.com to be your one-stop shop for all your cables needs. In order to serve you better, we offer the option of purchasing our cables conveniently in bulk from our cable warehouses located in New York state. Whether you need an outdoor power or extension cable, outdoor network patch cables, or an outdoor fiber optic cable, we have you covered. And if you still haven't located exactly what you're looking for, no need to worry! We'd love to work with you one-on-one to manufacture a custom cable built here in the US to your specifications. You'll be able to choose the length, color, and configuration of your cable to be sure it's exactly what you require. 

Feel free to contact us through our webform or by email at sales@cables.com! We look forward to discussing your project.

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