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Bayco K-100 150-Foot Cord Reel
351 Montreal Ave, Staten Island, NY 10506
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Here’s how to make this thing work!!,
i’ve owned a couple of these (not through amazon) and they do work, especially with cords 100′ or less and not greater than 16g. I am writing this to help those who have or are looking to purchase one of these. this tip will make this a useful “tool” AND save you half the time and hassle.
rather than winding this thing end to end, unroll the cord and fold it once. the male and female ends should now be together. at the opposite end is the middle of the cord. take some plastic zip ties (3 or 4 minimum) and zip tie the middle of the cord to the cord wheel. now when you roll the cord, you are rolling both ends in at the same time. i roll with one hand and use the other to feed the incoming cord so they stay side by side and feed it evenly over the center hub of the reel. now both male and female ends are ALWAYS visible and accessible. when you need cord, put it 1/2 way between the wall outlet and the jobsie and unfeed both ends at once. way easier to show someone than to type, hopefully you get the idea!
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|Works just fine for 100′ 12/3 outdoor extension cord,
Customer Video Review Length:: 0:28 Mins
I used the “wind from center” method mentioned by another reviewer and was able to easily and quickly wind my my Coleman Cable 02589 12/3 Vinyl Outdoor Extension Cord with Lighted End, 100-Foot. (See the attached video for details.)
Other than that, there’s not too much to be said. You spend your < $15 and get something that will make your long extension cord much easier to use.
If I ever buy more long extension cords I’ll certainly get more of these as well.
OK, there is more to say… How I got 100′ of extension cord onto this reel. What I did was to walk the cord out, so it was completely extended and then walk one end back to the other. That gets the plug and socket at one end and the middle at the other. I put a couple Cables to Go 43036 Cable Ties – 100 Pack (Black) (not these exactly but something I had on hand that is the same thing) at the middle to make a ring and put that ring onto the hook on the reel. (If you don’t have any cable ties you might still be able to just hook the cord middle in the reel hook and wind it up that way.) Then when I wound up the cord it pulled the middle in first and the two ends last.
BTW, I feel that honest, effective reviews, accompanied by detailed videos, can take the place of first-hand experiences that are often lacking in online shopping. I’ve always appreciated the help I’ve received from other reviewers and try to return the favor as best as I can. I hope you found this review helpful and the video at least entertaining. If there was anything you thought was lacking or unclear leave a comment and I’ll do what I can to fix it.
The cord I’m using is the Coleman Cable 02589 12/3 Vinyl Outdoor Extension Cord with Lighted End, 100-Foot which is probably a little thicker than most but maybe not as thick as some.
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|Works great for the price – Different modification for singly winding,
Some other reviewers suggest doubly winding the cord to allow for partially unreeling. I’ve not tried that, but seems like it would work. Not sure how easy it is to reel that doubled cord though.
Others suggest drilling a hole in the spindle and passing the female end through the hole. This will work, but if you have any length of the cord sticking out, it’s going to fly around as you try to wind the cord.
If you want to singly wind the cord without the free end flying around, then you can make a modification that stores the free male end on the outside of the spool hub. To do this you simply have to notch 4 of the 5 hub splines. This is fairly easy to do with a sharp utility knife and needle nose pliers. Then you can clip the male plug into one of the holes in the hub. See my customer photos for the details.
As you unwind, the free end will stay out of the way. After unwinding the amount that you need, just free up the male end from the hub and plug it in the outlet. To reel in, just store the male end on the hub and reel it in. The free end stays completely out of the way.
I have a 50′ cord wound on this reel and it’s sturdy enough for that much cord. Bought mine at Home Depot and I’ve used it often in the many years that I’ve had it. It’s held up great. Yeah, it’s plastic, but sturdy enough. Nothing has broken or fallen off of mine.
Giving it 5 stars because, for the price and with the modification I suggest, it’s does a great job.
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