Short-Distance Retractable Extension Cord
By Benjamen Johnson
If you’re just a few feet short of the outlet, you don’t want to break out the 25ft extension cord. This five-foot retractable extension cord from Zip-Linq might look a bit more attractive than 23 feet of coiled cord.
With a probable rating of 8-10 amps, this 18-gauge power cord may not carry enough juice to operate your table saw, but it still can come in handy for smaller tools and chargers.
Prices for the extension cord vary wildly from $10 to $25.
Retractable Extension Cord [Zip-Linq]
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January 26th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
If it uses the same coiling mechanism as the smaller versions of the USB or Ethernet retractable systems then I’m going to avoid this like the plague. Those things get jammed too easily. Even if you figure out the technique to work it, someone else will jam it later.
January 26th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
A 5 foot cord doesn’t need a winder.
January 26th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Yank the retractor mechanism out of an old rug sucker and recase it.