Can I splice the wiring from two solar-powered fountain pumps whose cords are too short into one long one?

I have a couple of these cheap solar-powered fountain pumps. My yard is shaded by a giant redwood tree, so there are only a couple of spots where I can place a solar panel to get more than two hours' worth of sun. Those spots are too far away from my fountain for these cords to reach. Can I splice two or three (or more) cords together so I can put a single panel father away from my fountain? Should I instead buy longer cord in bulk and forego the splicing? When I Google this, I get advice on how to wire rooftop solar panels in a series, which is way beyond what I'm looking for. Is it as easy as a simple splice job? And if so, any tips? Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/mudpupster [link] [comments]

Apr 11, 2025 - 23:54

I have a couple of these cheap solar-powered fountain pumps. My yard is shaded by a giant redwood tree, so there are only a couple of spots where I can place a solar panel to get more than two hours' worth of sun. Those spots are too far away from my fountain for these cords to reach. Can I splice two or three (or more) cords together so I can put a single panel father away from my fountain? Should I instead buy longer cord in bulk and forego the splicing?

When I Google this, I get advice on how to wire rooftop solar panels in a series, which is way beyond what I'm looking for. Is it as easy as a simple splice job? And if so, any tips?

Thanks in advance!

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