THE BEST WAY TO KEEP EXTENSION CORDS CONNECTED | No Disconnecting | Weather Resistant | Cord Protect
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A comparison of two knots
A comparison of two knots you can use in a pinch to keep cords from disconnecting as well as a review of cord connection devices.
Tie a knot between both the cord coming off the saw and the extension cord:
○ Take the two extension cords ends you want to connect and put them in your hand side by side.
○ Next, tie a knot and then plug the two ends together.
This is a different method than using the individual ends in the same overhand knot and pulling the cords together. This creates stress on the connection.
Definitely don't do this.
The one caveat is the "correct" method should only be a temporary fix. Cords should be unplugged as soon as the tool is no longer needed. They should certainly not be stored like this.
There are three problems that both this (more) correct and the incorrect version share:
○ The knotted part can heat up, especially since we are talking about power tools here. Translation: fire hazard.
○ You are using precious extension cord space. You may be losing up to a few feet with the right way.
○ Electrical cords, both on the tools themselves and the extension cord, are not intended to tightly bend like this. Over time the cord will wear out.
Safety is always first on the jobsite. Bodily harm and fire prevention is important. If you do require this capability on a more regular basis you should consider a cord connection device like a Cord Protect or Cordsafe (we've used both in the past). A cord connection device not only keeps the connection secure, but some, like the one linked below (affiliate links), are also weather resistant. So if you work in the rain or are getting splashed from a pool, consider springing for one of these:
○ Cord Protect: https://amzn.to/2sHRNJ1
○ Cordsafe: https://amzn.to/2qXkm4s
DISCLAIMER/HONESTY POLICY: As for the tools and materials involved...here is the list of what I bought and where. These are all affiliate links, but hey, this is exactly where I spent my money too!
Tie a knot between both the cord coming off the saw and the extension cord:
○ Take the two extension cords ends you want to connect and put them in your hand side by side.
○ Next, tie a knot and then plug the two ends together.
This is a different method than using the individual ends in the same overhand knot and pulling the cords together. This creates stress on the connection.
Definitely don't do this.
The one caveat is the "correct" method should only be a temporary fix. Cords should be unplugged as soon as the tool is no longer needed. They should certainly not be stored like this.
There are three problems that both this (more) correct and the incorrect version share:
○ The knotted part can heat up, especially since we are talking about power tools here. Translation: fire hazard.
○ You are using precious extension cord space. You may be losing up to a few feet with the right way.
○ Electrical cords, both on the tools themselves and the extension cord, are not intended to tightly bend like this. Over time the cord will wear out.
Safety is always first on the jobsite. Bodily harm and fire prevention is important. If you do require this capability on a more regular basis you should consider a cord connection device like a Cord Protect or Cordsafe (we've used both in the past). A cord connection device not only keeps the connection secure, but some, like the one linked below (affiliate links), are also weather resistant. So if you work in the rain or are getting splashed from a pool, consider springing for one of these:
○ Cord Protect: https://amzn.to/2sHRNJ1
○ Cordsafe: https://amzn.to/2qXkm4s
DISCLAIMER/HONESTY POLICY: As for the tools and materials involved...here is the list of what I bought and where. These are all affiliate links, but hey, this is exactly where I spent my money too!
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