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The effects of flooding the electrical outlet on the extension cord with rain

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  • #1 14934673
    Lakondziorex
    Level 12  
    Hello
    I have a question, what can happen if water enters the outlet or extension cord?
    I say in advance that I'm not an electrician.
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  • #2 14934693
    kozi966
    Moderator of Electricians group  
    Depends on the amount of water.
    It can become so much that you close the circuit and the protection will work.
    It can become so much that the water "evaporates".
    It can become so much that nothing will happen.
    e.t.c.
  • #3 14934709
    Lakondziorex
    Level 12  
    I mean only that when no one is there, e.g. an extension cord left overnight in the rain.
    The fact that 230V can kill someone, I know, but I mean what is the effect of water on the installations.
  • #4 14934717
    Piotr2608

    Level 41  
    If there is a differential, the security may be triggered and then we have no electricity at home and the refrigerator defrosts. If the socket is airtight and weatherproof then nothing should happen.
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  • #5 14934718
    kozi966
    Moderator of Electricians group  
    It will increase electricity consumption ;)
  • #6 14934723
    omen600606
    Level 15  
    If you have a differential it will just knock it out. Anyway, it could electrocute you. You will hear a kind of gurgling water.

    Moderated By kozi966:

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  • #7 14934725
    Lakondziorex
    Level 12  
    I know that I have one differential in the box and 5 ordinary fuses, i.e. such an ordinary non-hermetic extension cord left outside should not cause damage to the installation or, what is hot, a fire at the Differential Fuse.

    Added after 12 [minutes]:

    Yes ?, because he wants to know and close the topic.
  • #8 14934768
    retrofood
    VIP Meritorious for electroda.pl  
    Lakondziorex wrote:
    that is, such an ordinary non-hermetic extension cord left outside should not cause damage to the installation or a hot fire


    Only God knows this. Do not forget that all devices (not only electrical) can be unreliable, security used in installations as well, and the residual current device even more so. The percentage of malfunctioning exceeds 5%.
  • #9 14934784
    Lakondziorex
    Level 12  
    I just want to expand my doubts, I am an IT specialist ;) but I'm not going to make a short circuit with the water, just want to make sure what the consequences are.

    I know that some products are of dire quality.
  • #10 14934803
    retrofood
    VIP Meritorious for electroda.pl  
    Lakondziorex wrote:
    I just want to expand my doubts, I am an IT specialist ;) but I'm not going to make a short circuit with the water, just want to make sure what the consequences are.


    I understand perfectly well, but know that there is no zero-one situation here. Your cord can lie quietly for a few days, weeks, or maybe months, and suddenly ... When - nobody knows that, it can unexpectedly play an unpleasant trick ... be safe than sorry and don't provoke fate.
  • #11 14934814
    Lakondziorex
    Level 12  
    I know about electricity, I am careful, but I just wanted to know what the risks are.
    The topic can also be closed.
  • #12 14934825
    elvis13
    Level 18  
    Lakondziorex wrote:
    I know that I have one differential in the box and 5 ordinary fuses, i.e. such an ordinary non-hermetic extension cord left outside should not cause damage to the installation or, what is hot, a fire at the Differential Fuse.

    retrofood wrote:
    Do not forget that all devices (not only electrical) can be unreliable, security used in installations as well, and the residual current device even more so. The percentage of malfunctioning exceeds 5%.


    It is worth mentioning here about the monthly test of the RCD using the button on its housing.
  • #13 14934846
    Lakondziorex
    Level 12  
    And what's the deal with this test, what will happen when you press this button?
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  • #14 14935067
    retrofood
    VIP Meritorious for electroda.pl  
    Lakondziorex wrote:
    And what's the deal with this test, what will happen when you press this button?

    This is a force trip if it is functional, and it should be. You have to attach it later and try again in a month.
  • #15 14935793
    Lakondziorex
    Level 12  
    Oh, I understand, so the topic can now be closed.
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Topic summary

The discussion revolves around the potential consequences of water entering electrical outlets or extension cords, particularly when left outside in the rain. Responses indicate that the effects depend on the amount of water and the presence of safety devices like residual current devices (RCDs). If water causes a short circuit, the RCD may trip, cutting off electricity and preventing hazards such as electrocution or fire. However, the reliability of safety devices is questioned, with a noted malfunction rate exceeding 5%. Users emphasize the importance of regular testing of RCDs and caution against leaving non-hermetic extension cords exposed to the elements.
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