"Scott Lurndal" wrote in message
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"Robert Green" writes:

While I realize you're not condoning the practice, I've done that in the
past but now I use "clamps" designed to keep long cords coupled. The
reason? Tying the extension cords in a half-hitch causes the cords to
bend
180 degrees where the wire exits either the plug of one cord or the
socket
of the mating one. I've had the insulation break from the stress and
reveal
the invidual wires.

You're not doing it correctly, then.

Probably.

Make the half hitch about a foot
below the plug/socket..

It seemed that when I tried that, it ended up pulling together anyway.

Maybe there's a U-tube video out there that demonstrates the proper
technique.

In reality, I'm happy with the clamps so far and I know from the stress
marks they've taken more than one hit from a car. So they have a protective
factor as well.

I use mine to connect a short D cord to run a trickle charger for the car
through the cigar lighter. I just close the front door on the D-cords
(safety purists are shuddering!). When it's taken enough abuse I replace
it, plug it into the clamp and start over again.

--
Bobby G.