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It would be ok for a short time e.g. a day or two but a permanent installations needs an armoured cable. Depending on where it is there might also be regulations about how deep it must be buried.

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Depending on your country of domicile. Laws in different countrys will have differing views on this practice. However, in general the answer is NO.

Extension cables are made for surface use. If they are to be covered it should be with a rubber housing covering any areas that might have people walking over it, where heavy items are carried over it or where anything wheel based will have to cross the cable. If the general public are to cross the area then the cable should be signposted by black and yellow ribbon to show a hazard.

Any cable being buried in the ground must be earthed (grounded) and have the required armour levls applied i.e. Armourcore cables.

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