legg wrote:
On 31 Mar 2021 08:37:23 GMT, Rob wrote:

Rich wrote:
Hem Jung wrote:
Just had to power something pretty far away from the outlet and had
to use a standard extension cord. Since this goes across the floor,
I'm wondering if there's anything I can do to make this anti-trip?
My foot has caught it a couple of times, so not very good if I keep
it the way it is. I see flat extension cords online, but price is
too high. Maybe I could make one? Thanks in advance.

You don't state your location, but do note that at least in the USA, it
is a violation of the electrical code to utilize an extension cord as a
substitute for permanent wiring. So, if you are in the USA, and if
this is a temporary thing, you'll be ok. But if are in the USA and you
might plan to make this permanent you will fail a future electrical
inspection should one occur.

Strange that such a statement would be in the code. Nothing is permanent.

Have you read your local/national electrical code?

How about the warning tag on your last purchased extension cord?

I have not purchased extension cords for several decades, but one that
I have here does not mention that, it only mentions that it should
only be used unrolled.

Of course I understand the use cases for extension cords, but I think
the use of the word "permanent" is strange and vague, because nothing
is ever permanent, and temporary solutions often last a long time
(longer than some permanent ones!)