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Has anyone had any experience with this cord latch product? Seems like a great idea for our extension cords. For $15 on Amazon maybe worth a try. Plus its made in USA!!!
I don’t know how I would feel drilling into my cords? I usually just tie them in a loose knot or duct tape.
I’m with dano I tie mine in a knot. I once used a plastic product that snapped over the ends but only work on certain cords and eventually broke
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I agree with dano, I don’t feel too good about drilling in my cords, I have one locking extension cord, or I just tie them.
Locking extension cords are nice until someone who doesn’t know there’s a lock rips a prong out trying to unplug it. I just use a strain relief knot, but that would definitely drag around corners better. I think the better solution is cordless though.
For those of you worried about drilling into the cord, if there’s anything but rubber where you drill there are bigger problems with the cord, and the screw looks like plastic so everything gets reinsulated anyway.
jeffmcmillan wrote:
Locking extension cords are nice until someone who doesn’t know there’s a lock rips a prong out trying to unplug it. I just use a strain relief knot, but that would definitely drag around corners better. I think the better solution is cordless though.
For those of you worried about drilling into the cord, if there’s anything but rubber where you drill there are bigger problems with the cord, and the screw looks like plastic so everything gets reinsulated anyway.
That’s why no ones aloud to touch my extension cord!!! Most of mine are non-locking so I do the knot.
Concord carpenter on YouTube did a video on those if you want to check it out. I always just tie the two cords in a loose knot like others have said.
This is my preference, try it, you won’t be disappointed.
http://m.rack-a-tiers.com/product/54/Qwik%20Lok
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HiltiWpg wrote:
44 minutes ago, HiltiWpg said:This is my preference, try it, you won’t be disappointed.
http://m.rack-a-tiers.com/product/54/Qwik%20Lok
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After looking at the pricing, drilling into my extension cords looks a lot better. Nice to see TiA represented on their site.
Rack a tiers are awesome in industrial applications,around the house I wouldnt waste the dough. I just tie them like everyone else has mentioned.
i also use velcro cable ties.
http://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-ONE-WRAP-Self-Gripping-Cable-Reusable/dp/B001E1Y5O6
I usually get mine from HD,they have all sorts of sizes of these,useful for alot of things.
Looks the crew is not a fan of this accessory. I also tie a knot in my cords too, but came across this while looking at flexzilla extension cords.
Mondo1310 wrote:
Looks the crew is not a fan of this accessory. I also tie a knot in my cords too, but came across this while looking at flexzilla extension cords.
I love my flexzilla! I have a 25 and a 50, love the glow strip on them.
JimboS1ice wrote:
32 minutes ago, JimboS1ice said:I love my flexzilla! I have a 25 and a 50, love the glow strip on them.
Found one my local SAMs clubs selling it with reel for $50 for the 50ft I believe.
Mondo1310 wrote:
Found one my local SAMs clubs selling it with reel for $50 for the 50ft I believe.
I’d buy two for that price!
JimboS1ice wrote:
12 minutes ago, JimboS1ice said:I’d buy two for that price!
Gonna check tonight after rush hour.
Just buy 75′ of 12/3 cabtire and a Quikloc, best extension cord you’ll ever own!
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Sorry, 12/3 SJOOW
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HiltiWpg wrote:
2 hours ago, HiltiWpg said:Just buy 75′ of 12/3 cabtire and a Quikloc, best extension cord you’ll ever own!
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I believe it, I actually remember looking at that end some time ago, just never thought of making my own with wire off a spool
I’m jealous mondo!
Jimbo
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Awesome deal mondo, you have a membership there I take it?
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KnarlyCarl wrote:
7 hours ago, KnarlyCarl said:Awesome deal mondo, you have a membership there I take it?
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Yes sir I do. Their gas is also cheaper than anywhere else.
JimboS1ice wrote:
8 hours ago, JimboS1ice said:I’m jealous mondo!
Jimbo
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I bought it since you said their worth getting.
Mondo1310 wrote:
Yes sir I do. Their gas is also cheaper than anywhere else.
Hmmm hmm …. I might just see of my wife will renew ours…. she has shopped there b4 but I never knew what all they had so I didn’t bothet to keep it up
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PROTOOLNUT wrote:
2 hours ago, PROTOOLNUT said:So you drill a hole through a power cord, and shove a screw in there, oh what could go wrong here? :huh:
ya… ill stick to my knots
It’s not a screw, it’s plastic.