Electrical Yard Equipment

[Dottie]

We have a weed eater and leaf blower -- electrical. Last year I bought new extension cords that are made for out door equipment. They aren't old -- but the socket part no longer fits with the cords on the equipment. It is too loose ... and the user spends all his time re- plugging them. I don't know if buying new cords would solve the problem -- I got these at Walmart. Does anyone have any experience with this type problem? Is there a piece that I could buy to go between the equipment plug and the extension cord? Since its happening on more than one piece of equipment I think the problem is the extension cord. They cost a lot and I don't want to waste money. Thanks.

[WW]

Loop 1 wire over the other ( like you start tying a knot) then put the plugs together. This will take the strain off the joint. You could also bend the male plugs out a little bit so they go in with more effort and this will keep them in. WW

[DerbyDad03]

Try either of the methods pictured here. The second method is more common and doesn't use up near as much cord.

[gfretwell]

Cut the cheap receptacle off and buy a good one.

[Ed Pawlowski]

Two solutions. The best way is to tie the two cords together like a knot. Next is to squeeze the two prongs slightly to add a little tension.

[Moe Gasser]

Put an L5-20P on the weed eater cord and an L5-20R on the end of the extension cord.

Throw the leaf blower in the trash and get a rake.