The Cord Bucket Method for Tangle-Free Extension Cords!

[@louislandi938]

DFJ, Glad you mentioned the possibility of heat build up in coiled cords. An electrician told me about that many years ago.

[@mrz6462]

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.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Indeed.

[@dbergum1]

Ive got the bucket now im going to try this...thanks Jay

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Have fun!

[@wayneclu91]

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 .

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Great tip! Thanks for writing! Best, DFJ

[@user-fb2dv5mf6q]

Thanks. Works great

[@bradleybahrman928]

This sounds like a cool idea for longer heavy duty cords.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for writing.

[@Shotleythinktank]

Step bits work very well on brittle plastics

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Good to know! Thanks for writing. Best, DFJ

[@AwaitingHisSoonReturn]

thanks .. going to try this one

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Have fun!

[@randyrejer4219]

Cool idea.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks!

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good evening from Southeast South Dakota

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Howdy!

[@Woody.D828]

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.

[@PastPresentFutureEndofTime]

😊👍

[@curtzeek8818]

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.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for writing and weighing in. Best, DFJ

[@KimCheongBRO]

Works really great until it's cold and the cord gets stiff

[@DirtFarmerJay]

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

[@KimCheongBRO]

@DirtFarmerJay worth every penny when its 10°F and your trying to clean up for the day

[@codybersicc7939]

pointless

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for stopping by. Best, DFJ

[@Smurphenstein]

Imagine watching a whole video only to make that comment. That's pointless to me, presumably a bit like your life.