Want for ceiling mount - does the reel have some kind of adjustable stop so I can leave enough cord extended to reach or does it always retract fully?
914300
Yes it has an adjustable stop. I have 12 of these cord reels hanging from the ceiling throughout our shop. They seem to be holding up well. Have been using them for about 6 months
914301
Like any type of retractable cord, it has a locking function. You listen for the click sounds and it will stay at that length. So YES, you can let it hang so it is within reach. Good heavy duty quality on this one so far.
914302
At the end that hangs down with the socket, there is an adjustable stop ball that you loosen with a screwdriver and pull out what length you want to hang down, then tighten the screws and you will be all set.
1944928
It retracts fully, except when it doesn't. The weight needs to be installed at just the right location. If it runs into any under sink clutter it can hang up a bit. Usually a little jostling fixes it
1625274
It stops quite well. It has a very solid "stop" once you pull the cord out and then allow it to retract an inch or so. But once you hit the retract button it retracts powerfully. A great unit and I'm glad I bought it. I wish it had the following improvements: USB jacks, outlets spaced slightly further out, carrying handle slightly larger or slightly wider.
1006472
Hey there, no the cord does not retract. I am not super happy with this set. Mine came in the mail pre opened and dusty and the small curlers are really small, I can only use the larger ones.
1948230
Bought one last summer. While it does want to retract, it hasn't been a show stopper. Not an issue with use. Powerful suction for a "car vac."
214803
Yes there is a button on the front of the plug. Best reel out there. Retracts smoothly. Unit is kind of large but you get used to it.
1441128
Yes, You just slide the rubber stop farther up the hose so the end hangs closer to the ground. The rewind tension can be adjusted to.
886688
The cord is loose and does not retract. We use our waffle maker frequently so it is usually on my counter! I kind of coil it up and set it on top of the waffle maker when it is put away in the cupboard.
53626
Tommy Silva from This Old House suggests finding the middle point of the cord, hooking it on your reel there and start winding it up. When you are done both end of the cord are there. If you need 20 feet jut unwind about 10 feet of each end, plug one end in and your too to the other and you are ready to go. Easy to make longer even with ends connected. I am sure you could break one of these reels or any other similar one. But you would have to be working hard at it to do so. Treat your tools well and they will work for you for a long time.
932993
I don't know about this unit but they make cord reels specifically made for extension cords that are cheaper and would probably work better. Amazon has plenty of those.
56687
Yes, I'm almost positive that we used a piece of plastic PVC pipe or something and it sags in the middle. The reel is very good and I will probably order the pipe for it.
1518166
No it's a fixed length. It only pulls apart. The pole has a bungie cord that runs through the middle of the metal poles. I like it . It works well for me.
469752
Hi Paul, The plug end of the cord fits through the one of the "Mickey Mouse" looking holes (a bill hole for the plug and two smaller side holes to hold the cord) in the side of the reel. You can leave as much or as little cord sticking out as you want. For me it seems to work best with the cord end sticking out on the opposite side of the knob. I use these things for up to 100' of electric cords and 50' of 1/4" polyurethane air hoses. I have five, they work great and are tough.
1739706
I use a hose reel. You have to fix one end to the reel, and unroll the cord to where you want it, then plug another extension cord into the wall and into the plug attached to the reel.
1166460
Mine is about a foot off the ground...if I,m winding a lot of hose I put my foot on the foot of the reel and you can crank away....
1310367
As usually all the other reels, you can mount the handle on either side. Usually you have to unsrew the handle from the other side, pull the handle out, and mount it on the other side, screw the screw back in. Not a complicated process, doesn't require tools, takes less then 20 seconds.
610776
no the cord is not retractable, must be done manually. just a warning this vacuum does not have height adjustment and does poorly on throw rugs and even room sized rugs.