I'm in USA, not an electrician. My home Rainbird model ESP-ME3 irrigation timer comes with a 115VAC cord having a right-angle plug. The manual says to either plug it into an outlet or remove the cord and hardwire it to power. They don't specify details on hard wiring. I guess that varies with situation.
I have a weather-rated duplex outlet near the timer with a flip translucent cover. The installer plugged the timer into that outlet. With the timer plugged into the outlet, the right-angle plug covers the second outlet. This is a problem because I sometimes need that second outlet.
Alternative #1: Replace the supplied power cord with an exterior-rated power cord having a straight plug. Or cut off the right-angle plug and replace it with a straight plug that isn't too long. This would be easiest. But it seems sloppy to have a floppy power cord permanently connected to the side of the house.
Alternative #2: Hardwire UF without conduit or THWN in conduit between the timer and the outlet.
Alternative #3: Run UF or THWN/conduit to the load center using an existing or new circuit breaker.
What do you suggest?
Thank you.
I have a weather-rated duplex outlet near the timer with a flip translucent cover. The installer plugged the timer into that outlet. With the timer plugged into the outlet, the right-angle plug covers the second outlet. This is a problem because I sometimes need that second outlet.
Alternative #1: Replace the supplied power cord with an exterior-rated power cord having a straight plug. Or cut off the right-angle plug and replace it with a straight plug that isn't too long. This would be easiest. But it seems sloppy to have a floppy power cord permanently connected to the side of the house.
Alternative #2: Hardwire UF without conduit or THWN in conduit between the timer and the outlet.
Alternative #3: Run UF or THWN/conduit to the load center using an existing or new circuit breaker.
What do you suggest?
Thank you.
