Organizing Extension Cords and Other Wires

RE: Organizing Extension Cords and Other Wires Post By Gina T. (Guest Post) (01/05/2008) I use twisty-ties and when storing I also use baggies. For cords that I need for computer related items, I bought an over the door hanger (plastic) with clear pockets. This holds my USB cords for camcorder, camera, son's toys, mp3/ mp4 players, etc. I put these in baggies and then the holder and also label with a sticker attached to the cord - this makes it much easier to identify what equipment the cord is supposed to go to. RE: Organizing Extension Cords and Other Wires Post By Steve (Guest Post) (10/04/2007) There's a gadget I found at a site cablecordorganizer or organizedcablecord. I think they're better than clamps or other things that you wrap cords around. You wrap the excess cord around the gadget - the cord stays in place with a clever flap that folds down around the wrapped up cord. Works great! There's one for small cords too which I use on my mouse cord at home. I never tried using it on an extension cord - but i'm sure it would work on a thin, light duty extension cord. Maybe not on a heavy duty think one. RE: Organizing Extension Cords and Other Wires Post By Stu (Guest Post) (06/09/2007) Based on a previous tip via a google search I coiled my 100' cord into a 5 gallon bucket, with the male end in first sticking out about 3' so I can plug it into the wall. Then I just pull out as much female end as I need. This particular cord was getting severely tangled every time I wanted to use it so I'm pretty stoked on this idea. I have seen some people wrap long cords up with these braided loop type constructs that can be de-looped as needed, but I can't figure out how to do it. RE: Organizing Extension Cords and Other Wires Post By Sandy P. (Guest Post) (08/19/2005) I have found the easiest way to store these are to buy those pony tail holders from the dollar store and use them like you would a rubber band. Rubber bands tend to break easily and they rot from heat and use. The pony tail holders last forever. RE: Organizing Extension Cords and Other Wires Post By Annette (Guest Post) (08/08/2005) One of the best ways I found to fix the cord mess is at home depor. For 1.99 you can get this cute little plastic gripper thing that adjusts to all different sizes and holds things perfectly. If youd on't want to spend the money then just turn to the good old fashioned shoe lace from a pair of old shoes. Fold your chord up however long you want it , and then wrap the shoelace around it a few times and then tie it off RE: Organizing Extension Cords and Other Wires Post By suzq (Guest Post) (04/30/2005) use velcro strips, the stick on kind...stick a strip of the hook side to a strip of a loop side, sticky sides together, cut the strips the same length that will be long enough to go around your cords....then roll up the cords and wrap the velcro around them and stick the velcro end on to the other side hooking it together...this also works well for hooking a cord to a microphone stand....etc.... RE: Organizing Extension Cords and Other Wires Post by darween (58) | (03/15/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact Rubber Bands work very well too. They are cheap, flexible, handy ,easy to store & easy to replace. RE: Organizing Extension Cords and Other Wires Post By Becky (Guest Post) (03/01/2005) All you need is to get a pack of zip ties. They should be in the hardware section of a place like Wal-mart. They look kinda like clear plastic twist ties. Work great and are cheap! My husband is a computer tech and always uses them. RE: Organizing Extension Cords and Other Wires Post by Suzanne S. (192) | (03/01/2005) Contact I saw this on another post and here's the short version of what I said there. I did this as well, used the cardboard roll. Until my father-in-law, a certified master Electrician, told me that it was a major fire hazard of which he knew personally had cost human lives. He said it's the equivalent of putting kindling on a flame if the cord should spark. I now use a twist tie from the bread bag. Please be safe and consider what I've said. Nothing can replace a life once taken, but a little thought can prevent it all together. Storing Extension Cords Post by ThriftyFun (3793) | (03/01/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact Use a toilet paper center cardboard tube to store your extension cords - you can write on the tube so you know what's inside. Keeps your wires neat. By tandek589 RE: Organizing Extension Cords and Other Wires Post by Alph (213) | (12/10/2004) Contact I'm an old guitar picker, and as such we always had a lot of cords which HAD to be kept untangled. Mic cords, extension cords, speaker cable, etc. What we did is take one end of the cord in one hand, crook the elbow to about a 90 degrees, then wind the cord between hand and elbow until it was a nice, tight roll. Tie it off with the last end of the cable itself, and toss it into the case with all the rest of your cables. Next gig we didn't have to untangle all that mess. RE: Organizing Extension Cords and Other Wires Post By Katie A. (Guest Post) (12/09/2004) I use an empty toilet paper tube to enclose a coiled extension cord or a long appliance cord. It shortens it while plugged in and keeps it tidy.