[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Why not just buy a long extension cord and use the outlet on the front porch?

Why not just fix what he’s got then won’t need 100 foot extension cord.

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by metoo21

That outlet may not have any conduit associated with it. In other words, it may be wired using direct burial wire. I'd carefully dig around it with a small hand shovel after the breaker is turned off to see. Then all you would have to do is move the post/outlet 6 - 8 inches closer to what it is wired to in order to get the 6 - 8 inches of wire needed to raise it up. If you have to splice the wire to then you'd be required to put the splice in a covered above ground box.

If it does have some conduit, it may simply be a short piece to give support to the riser. You could still move that the 6 - 8 inches too.

A buried splice kit for electrical wires with heat shrink is available thru HD and Lowe’s. Yes a simple sprinkler valve control box round to place over splice would be option to locate location if needed. Power Companies have buried cable splices for repairs section are not replaced and don’t place repair boxes.

[bakdr]

Originally Posted by MandoMan

I’m not sure about here, but in many places, it would be legal for you to do this yourself as the homeowner but illegal for a helpful neighbor to do it for you. There would be unpleasant liability issues, for one thing, if you were electrocuted. Something like that has to be watertight. It’s not like running wires in the house. You need silicone-filled wire nuts, for example. Last summer my house got five inches of rain in one day. That box could potentially be partially underwater in a rain like that.

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[Bay Kid]

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