Rolling electrical cords.

ST391GQ · Senior Member

Rolling electrical cords.

ST391GQ · Senior Member

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 · Guru

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 · The Master

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 · Guru

great Marj, thank you will be off to Bunnings tomorrow. I knew there had to be something. Another orange thingie, excellent.

oldtrack123 · Guru

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 smile

PeterD · Guru

Hose Bag site - have a look at the Cable Bag video.

Old Crofter · Senior Member

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

Happywanderer · The Master

Oldcrofter, have you pinched florinhill's dog?????

Baz421 · Guru

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 · The Happy Helper

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 · Guru

Baz and Keith have it right, no expensive and clumsy plastic thingo's needed, learn to coil them correctly and problem solved.

Old Crofter · Senior Member

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 · Guru

My vote is for the Bunnings orange thingy for electrical cords, and the hose bag for hoses

oldtrack123 · Guru

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 · Guru

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 · Senior Member

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 · Guru

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

jetj · Guru

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.