First of all...throw the cord out across some grass etc...and twist it around until it is all unravelled and straight. then (this is the easy bit really it is....) coil it up like a truckie coils up rope . If this is a bit hard to work out ...go find a truckie...but it shouldnt be tho. The beauty of this is when yu go to use it again ...just uncoil it in reverse and there it is ...no mess ...no knots ..no snags ...all ready to go. I usually just throw cord in on floor of van ...where it stays coiled up ...and is easy to get at next stop...as it is usually one of the first things to hook up. N just in case anyone is wondering ...yes I,m a truckie
Cheers Keith
-- Edited by ST391GQ on Sunday 29th of September 2013 08:21:45 PM
ST391GQ said
08:33 PM Sep 29, 2013
Baz421 wrote:
(Hold the cord in left hand (LH) run RH out as far as possible along cord,, grip cord and form a loop and AT THE SAME TIME TWIST THE CORD BETWEEN THUMB AND FOREFINGER CLOCKWISE twist,,, it will then sit "flat" as a loop. Repeat ,,, ie stretch out RH loop/twist. The coils lie against each other and come apart easily.
This gives a bigger loop than wrapping around arm. Do exactly the same each time and you will "train" your cord to behave.
Use same for water hoses,,, a bit harder especially when cold but works.)
Thats it Baz. I couldnt think how to explain it . I just do it automatically...and had a blank when thinking about trying to explain it.
Thanks.
Cheers Keith
-- Edited by ST391GQ on Sunday 29th of September 2013 08:34:28 PM
shekon said
01:57 AM Sep 30, 2013
Hi , any ideas on rolling up extension cords neatly and keeping them that way. I wrap it around my arm, but by the time I am finished it is a mess cos I only have little arms. Have tried to do it like a life saving rope and still no joy. There must some gadget that will keep them in check.
Happywanderer said
02:00 AM Sep 30, 2013
Sharon, go into Bunnings.
They have an orange thingee for just a few dollars that does the same as your arm, only you leave it on there when it's wound up. Lol
shekon said
02:03 AM Sep 30, 2013
great Marj, thank you will be off to Bunnings tomorrow. I knew there had to be something. Another orange thingie, excellent.
oldtrack123 said
02:16 AM Sep 30, 2013
shekon wrote:
great Marj, thank you will be off to Bunnings tomorrow. I knew there had to be something. Another orange thingie, excellent.
HI
Just remember to FULLY unwind it from the "orange thingy" before using
Oldcrofter, have you pinched florinhill's dog?????
Baz421 said
03:28 AM Sep 30, 2013
Hold the cord in left hand (LH) run RH out as far as possible along cord,, grip cord and form a loop and AT THE SAME TIME TWIST THE CORD BETWEEN THUMB AND FOREFINGER CLOCKWISE twist,,, it will then sit "flat" as a loop. Repeat ,,, ie stretch out RH loop/twist. The coils lie against each other and come apart easily.
This gives a bigger loop than wrapping around arm. Do exactly the same each time and you will "train" your cord to behave.
Use same for water hoses,,, a bit harder especially when cold but works.
jules47 said
03:34 AM Sep 30, 2013
I think the orange things, like from Bunnings, are the best and easiest - need to be a genius to work out the last two bits of info - sorry guys!!!
Must say though, the Bunnings cord winder is a little bit lightweight, we got two heavier duty ones from one of the "Cheepie" shops - only about $4 each - keep your cords nice and tidy, and easy to use as well!
Santa said
03:34 AM Sep 30, 2013
Baz and Keith have it right, no expensive and clumsy plastic thingo's needed, learn to coil them correctly and problem solved.
Old Crofter said
03:42 AM Sep 30, 2013
Happywanderer wrote:
Oldcrofter, have you pinched florinhill's dog?????
You have found me out Marg, Florinhill has morphed into Old Crofter, all will be revealed in the next week or so
Bob
Rip and Rosie said
03:57 AM Sep 30, 2013
My vote is for the Bunnings orange thingy for electrical cords, and the hose bag for hoses
oldtrack123 said
05:09 AM Sep 30, 2013
Baz421 wrote:
Hold the cord in left hand (LH) run RH out as far as possible along cord,, grip cord and form a loop and AT THE SAME TIME TWIST THE CORD BETWEEN THUMB AND FOREFINGER CLOCKWISE twist,,, it will then sit "flat" as a loop. Repeat ,,, ie stretch out RH loop/twist. The coils lie against each other and come apart easily.
This gives a bigger loop than wrapping around arm. Do exactly the same each time and you will "train" your cord to behave.
Use same for water hoses,,, a bit harder especially when cold but works.
HI Baz
Yes , but some do find that hard to follow so I would ADD
Ensure the cable is layed out straight & the far end is free to turn .
Now coil as directed by Baz making sure you do not force against the natural bias[direction of twist in the cable]
Insure that the cable is free to turn [unravel ]as you coil it
NEVER FORCE WRAP OVER YOUR ARM
That may work for a while, but in the end you will have put twists into the insulation which can lead to insulation failure{SHOCK}
PeterQ
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Aus-Kiwi said
06:41 AM Sep 30, 2013
Yep depending how long as above with 3 rounds around top then sheet bent then join the plugs together..
Same as you'd roll ropes up.. Can be stored flat or hung up...
Legendts said
01:58 AM Oct 1, 2013
I do the same as Baz and Keith. One thing I always do is start from the female end and leave that about a foot longer than the rest of the loops. Always hang them up in the boot of the van on a hook, same for TV leads etc although I join the ends together and roll them up smaller.
rockylizard said
03:05 AM Oct 1, 2013
Gday...
Good ole Mr Google - this is what has been described above - and the way I roll mine as well. Works a treat.
Watch, enjoy - and I hope this bloke helps to answer those questions (and descriptions above)
I bought a roller with a handle in Bunnings but frankly it's a pain because it is too big. Fine at home but not travelling. I use the orange things described or by hand.
First of all...throw the cord out across some grass etc...and twist it around until it is all unravelled and straight. then (this is the easy bit really it is....) coil it up like a truckie coils up rope . If this is a bit hard to work out ...go find a truckie...but it shouldnt be tho. The beauty of this is when yu go to use it again ...just uncoil it in reverse and there it is ...no mess ...no knots ..no snags ...all ready to go. I usually just throw cord in on floor of van ...where it stays coiled up ...and is easy to get at next stop...as it is usually one of the first things to hook up. N just in case anyone is wondering ...yes I,m a truckie
Cheers Keith
-- Edited by ST391GQ on Sunday 29th of September 2013 08:21:45 PM
-- Edited by ST391GQ on Sunday 29th of September 2013 08:34:28 PM
Hi , any ideas on rolling up extension cords neatly and keeping them that way. I wrap it around my arm, but by the time I am finished it is a mess cos I only have little arms. Have tried to do it like a life saving rope and still no joy. There must some gadget that will keep them in check.
They have an orange thingee for just a few dollars that does the same as your arm, only you leave it on there when it's wound up. Lol
HI
Just remember to FULLY unwind it from the "orange thingy" before using
Hose Bag site - have a look at the Cable Bag video.
Hi Sharon,
We have one of these, have tried the others, as Oldtrack says ensure you fully unwind before use. They store great as well.
http://www.cordpro.com.au/
Bob & Rhonda
Hold the cord in left hand (LH) run RH out as far as possible along cord,, grip cord and form a loop and AT THE SAME TIME TWIST THE CORD BETWEEN THUMB AND FOREFINGER CLOCKWISE twist,,, it will then sit "flat" as a loop. Repeat ,,, ie stretch out RH loop/twist. The coils lie against each other and come apart easily.
This gives a bigger loop than wrapping around arm. Do exactly the same each time and you will "train" your cord to behave.
Use same for water hoses,,, a bit harder especially when cold but works.
Must say though, the Bunnings cord winder is a little bit lightweight, we got two heavier duty ones from one of the "Cheepie" shops - only about $4 each - keep your cords nice and tidy, and easy to use as well!
Baz and Keith have it right, no expensive and clumsy plastic thingo's needed, learn to coil them correctly and problem solved.
You have found me out Marg, Florinhill has morphed into Old Crofter, all will be revealed in the next week or so
Bob
HI Baz
Yes , but some do find that hard to follow so I would ADD
Ensure the cable is layed out straight & the far end is free to turn .
Now coil as directed by Baz making sure you do not force against the natural bias[direction of twist in the cable]
Insure that the cable is free to turn [unravel ]as you coil it
NEVER FORCE WRAP OVER YOUR ARM
That may work for a while, but in the end you will have put twists into the insulation which can lead to insulation failure{SHOCK}
PeterQ
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Same as you'd roll ropes up.. Can be stored flat or hung up...
Gday...
Good ole Mr Google - this is what has been described above - and the way I roll mine as well.
Works a treat.
Watch, enjoy - and I hope this bloke helps to answer those questions (and descriptions above)
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xu16g6_how-to-roll-up-an-extension-cord-good-one_school
cheers - John
I bought a roller with a handle in Bunnings but frankly it's a pain because it is too big. Fine at home but not travelling. I use the orange things described or by hand.