NorthernVike 2,080 Posted February 4, 2020 This spring I'll need to drain off a small swampy area on my property, about 2 acres. It was an extremally wet fall and now a wet winter and I'm trying to get rid of as much water as possible to keep my basement dry. I have sump pumps in the house and an outdoor one but they will be running extra with all the water in the swamp. My question is, how far can you run extension cords to a site draining pump such as this https://www.homedepot.com/p/Site-Drainer-1-2-HP-Submersible-Sump-Pump-with-Non-Clogging-Screen-and-Vertical-Float-for-Auto-On-Off-Operation-in-Dirty-Water-101-V/310072553 I'm looking at around 200' from the house to the part of the swamp by the ditch I plan on pumping into. Product overview The Pit Boss 101 V 1/2 HP Submersible Sump Pump is recommended for use in areas where water accumulates and contains debris that would normally clog a pump. The pump is ideal for emergency basement, construction site, emergency flood water drainage, flooded basements, pools, and general dewatering. The product, due to its unique design, can work in virtually any environment without ever clogging. It can pump up to 3685 GPH with 5 ft. lift, comes with 33 ft. power cord, runs off of 110-Volt, draws 5.6 Amps, and has 2 in. NPT male discharge flange to accommodate lay flat construction hoses. Debris in water will not interfere with operation of integrated vertical float inside non clogging cage. Pumps up to 3685 GPH at 5 ft. lift, emptying sump pit in seconds (3700 GPH at 0 ft lift) Pump motor incorporates a circle thermal protector which protects against overheating and dry run; housed in watertight casing, conforms to class F insulation; 110-Volt motor, draws only 5.6 Amps Residential, commercial, and industrial site dewatering, construction site, civil engineering projects, basements, parking lots, removing residue water Integrated vertical float allows for auto on operation at 7 in. of water, auto off operation at 1 in. water 304 stainless steel screen surrounds pump preventing rocks, rope, other debris from clogging pump impeller, rendering trouble-free, long lasting operation 33 ft. power cord, 2 in. NPT male discharge flange, easy-to-grip handle makes this pump easily portable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted February 4, 2020 No limit on length...its considered temp wiring but dont buy some cheapo cord, spend the dough on either 12 awg (good for 20 amps) size minimum or even 10 awg good for 30 amps. Plug into an outlet that's protected by a 20 amp circuit. Like a garage outlet which since 1997 code was required to be 20 amps. Kitchen outlets and bathroom outlets also fall under this requirement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted February 4, 2020 Cheaper to buy a whole spool and make your own cord. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,144 Posted February 4, 2020 Call the electric company. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 697 Posted February 4, 2020 Guess we know what you'll be spending your 5 days of Summer doing. Good luck, man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted February 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, shotsup said: Cheaper to buy a whole spool and make your own cord. I was just looking into this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,381 Posted February 4, 2020 5.6 amps isnt much draw. Its not like youre running a microwave on it. If It were me, Id build my own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted February 4, 2020 14 minutes ago, drobeski said: No limit on length...its considered temp wiring but dont buy some cheapo cord, spend the dough on either 12 awg (good for 20 amps) size minimum or even 10 awg good for 30 amps. Plug into an outlet that's protected by a 20 amp circuit. Like a garage outlet which since 1997 code was required to be 20 amps. Kitchen outlets and bathroom outlets also fall under this requirement. If I bought a spool of 12ga wire could I tap into the breaker box I had installed outside of my house for my hot tub? 50 amp box I believe. I'd make it into an extension cord until the ground thaws and then burry it and put an outdoor box by the swamp for future use. I know a 'guy' that can do that for me as I choose life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted February 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Fireballer said: 5.6 amps isnt much draw. Its not like youre running a microwave on it. If It were me, Id build my own. Remember, I sell insurance for a living. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,381 Posted February 4, 2020 27 minutes ago, NorthernVike said: If I bought a spool of 12ga wire could I tap into the breaker box I had installed outside of my house for my hot tub? 50 amp box I believe. I'd make it into an extension cord until the ground thaws and then burry it and put an outdoor box by the swamp for future use. I know a 'guy' that can do that for me as I choose life. Is the hot tub box an actual breaker box or it just a shut off/safety switch? Obviously it wouldnt meet code to just tap into it, but its certainly possible. If it were me, Id add a dedicated circuit at your main panel and run it outside(easier said than done, I know). Also, use direct bury cable if youre not putting it in conduit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,179 Posted February 4, 2020 Put in french drains around your home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
