I do not do this anymore because even a low current draw will get dangerously hot ! Use care when doing this or get a open wire bucket like a desksidel trash can.
Farmer J enjoy your videos. Since I do not have 100's of feet extension cords, I used chain method, but I also learn you can take a zip ties reverse it so there no rachet pull tight around cord coil hang on wall Since I do not have a lot space in my tool shed it works for me .
I am gonna try this with a $1.25 cent mop bucket (no lid) for a cord I only use inside my basement shop. -- still has a handle and black bucket with orange cordage...should work well.
One idea,before putting the male connector on the extension cord,let out a portion of the cord, afterwards put on the male connector,so that way,you wouldn't have to drill a big hole in the bucket.
My dad was in electronics and showed me a way to wrap any length cord by hand and when you need it, you just slip both ends back through the hoop and throw it underhand to where you are running it and it goes there without tangling and it extends the full length of cord and it is not coiled either. It needs to be shown tho, hard to explain. I'm sure there are electricians out there that know the technique.
Yes, temp is problematic for most types of cord winding. It's best to buy the highest quality cord with cord weather rating. They are expensive, but you'll feel the pain of the purchase only once. Best, DFJ
Excellent video, I really enjoyed the solutions presented. Thanks for sharing!
DFJ, Glad you mentioned the possibility of heat build up in coiled cords. An electrician told me about that many years ago.
I do not do this anymore because even a low current draw will get dangerously hot ! Use care when doing this or get a open wire bucket like a desksidel trash can.
Indeed.
Farmer J enjoy your videos. Since I do not have 100's of feet extension cords, I used chain method, but I also learn you can take a zip ties reverse it so there no rachet pull tight around cord coil hang on wall Since I do not have a lot space in my tool shed it works for me .
Great tip! Thanks for writing! Best, DFJ
This sounds like a cool idea for longer heavy duty cords.
Thanks for writing.
Ive got the bucket now im going to try this...thanks Jay
Have fun!
Step bits work very well on brittle plastics
Good to know! Thanks for writing. Best, DFJ
Thanks. Works great
Cool idea.
Thanks!
Good evening from Southeast South Dakota
Howdy!
thanks .. going to try this one
Have fun!
I am gonna try this with a $1.25 cent mop bucket (no lid) for a cord I only use inside my basement shop. -- still has a handle and black bucket with orange cordage...should work well.
One idea,before putting the male connector on the extension cord,let out a portion of the cord, afterwards put on the male connector,so that way,you wouldn't have to drill a big hole in the bucket.
Great idea!
My dad was in electronics and showed me a way to wrap any length cord by hand and when you need it, you just slip both ends back through the hoop and throw it underhand to where you are running it and it goes there without tangling and it extends the full length of cord and it is not coiled either. It needs to be shown tho, hard to explain. I'm sure there are electricians out there that know the technique.
Thanks for writing and weighing in. Best, DFJ
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Works really great until it's cold and the cord gets stiff
Yes, temp is problematic for most types of cord winding. It's best to buy the highest quality cord with cord weather rating. They are expensive, but you'll feel the pain of the purchase only once. Best, DFJ
@DirtFarmerJay worth every penny when its 10°F and your trying to clean up for the day
pointless
Thanks for stopping by. Best, DFJ
Imagine watching a whole video only to make that comment. That's pointless to me, presumably a bit like your life.