Reddit reviews FARM INNOVATORS INC Farm Innovators Model CC-2 Connect Water-Tight Cord Lock-Green
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A simple, practical and effective watertight cord lockSimply close the Cord Connect around each end of the cord, then twist to lock the cords together to create a watertight sealA gasket withstands jet nozzle sprays, drip box tests, and prevents water from reaching the electrical connectionGreat for Holiday lighting, as well as spring, summer and fall projectsCertified to a watertight rating of IPX1 - IPX6Works with 18-16-14-12 gauge extension cordsThe Cord Connect is a simple, practical and effective patented cord lock.Includes a "clamshell" design that enables you to simply close the cord lock around each end of the cord, and then twist to lock the cords together.The Cord Connect will provide a secure, water-tight connection for extension cords outdoors.Run cords in out of the way, hard to reach places without worry of being disconnected.Great for Holiday lighting, as well as spring, summer and fall projects.The Cord Connect will lock the connection while keeping it water-tight for worry free power. - NOT INTENDED FOR UNDERWATER USE.
I second the extension cords idea. The water dish will pull a mere 1/4 amp of current and even several cords will be fine.
(even if you are conservative, 100' of 16-gauge extension cord is good for 5 amps, 12-gauge is 10 amps)
amazon also recommended this watertight cord connector, so others are doing similar things.
You will need to buy a vacuum too and vacuum before you use the carpet cleaner. The machine could be used as a vacuum since it does have some suction but it's a really bad one. Different brushes are for different purposes. The 6 round spinning type brushes in good scrubbers are great for scrubbing carpet deeply but do a crappy job of lifting surface dirt toward the suction. The scrubbers rely on the water flow and detergent to dissolve the dirt instead of air suction to just lift it.
PS: Look for a vacuum with a really long power cord or find something like one of these cord protectors to let you attach a 20-30' extension cords to the vacuum without worrying about them coming unplugged. It's worth the money not to have to try to deal with a residential 12' cord on your vacuum. You may have to order a vacuum if you prefer the longer cord built in.
The cord itself will be fine; it's the ends that need protection. "Waterproof outlet cover" and "extension cord waterproof connector".
Something like this where the cord plugs into the wall:
https://www.amazon.com/Taymac-MM420C-Single-Non-Metallic-Weatherproof/dp/B00JU532B0
and something like this for plugging the camera into the cord:
https://www.amazon.com/Farm-Innovators-CC-2-Connect-Water-Tight/dp/B002MHFXS8
Maybe something like this? Weather proof cord connector cover