Alert7000WR Pro-Reel Cord Carrier, Grey

Slick system. Economical cord reels are difficult to find, so I didn't really have a choice . . Price was right. I wish there was a warranty, but it seems very sturdy so maybe it's not an issue. Hopefully. The plastic seems like more of a resin, so I think it should be more durable than the old style plastics. (Mfg's name is confusing.) I particularly like the brackets that hold it on the wall. The included mounting template was useful. The brackets make for a quick release of the carrier to take it somewhere else (front porch to back porch, or whatever), and then it's easy to slip the carrier back into the bracket when finished. I don't know why the manufacturer didn't offer a photo of the brackets on their website -- I really didn't know what to expect. So I've added a couple pix here.I didn't notice the carrier handle being hard on my hands like other reviews mentioned -- and I am not finding any problems with the retractable handle folding up on its own like other reviews mentioned. What I didn't notice in reviews was that you must disconnect the male end from the receptacle when winding or unwinding -- poor design -- but now that I've figured that out before I ruined the cord, it's just a matter of remembering to disconnect it before winding or unwinding. Design could be improved to resolve that; I have an older carrier that I can wind and unwind the reel without having to unplug the cord, so it's not an insurmountable design issue if they would tackle the challenge.

I read the reviews before ordering this, and then knowing its shortcomings, I ordered it anyway. So this is in no way a complaint, but I will reiterate what some of the other reviewers have said. I use this Cord Carrier for a Utilitech heavy duty 100 foot outdoor extension cord. The cord is heavy and bulky and it's a pain to lug around. I needed a cord carrier that could handle it, but I wasn't looking to spend a lot of money. This cord carrier does the job. The carrier handle is hollow and it cuts into your hand if you're carrying the cord for long distances. If the handle were solid, it would solve this problem and I think another reviewer actually put something in the handle and wrapped it with tape; that would work I just haven't taken the time to make that modification yet. The cord fits, but barely...so I have to be fastidious about putting it on the reel neatly otherwise it's not going to fit. I generally end up holding down the reel with my foot while I wind the cord on, otherwise it tries to move around because it's so lightweight. I have small hands so I don't have a problem scraping my hand while using the winder, but I think other reviewers have and I could see how it happens. I have had the winder fold in on me while winding, I just keep a slow steady pace and that's generally not an issue. All in all, if you know the limitations of this cord reel and are willing to overlook them...it does the job, it doesn't cost an arm and a leg, and it's sturdy.

Overall good product but there are a few short comings when using it for a heavier wire like myself (100ft 12/3). First off this was made to be really small and compact so when you are dealing with over 13 pounds of cord there will be some challenges but for the small pack size I think they are worth it.Pros: The small size is great and it really does hold all 100 feet of a 12/3 cord if you pay some attention to how you wind it. It comes with hanging hooks so you can attach it to a wall to help utilize space even more. Seems durable enough to stand up to the cable but only time will tell. Price was not bad at all.Cons: Starting with the handle at the top, it is hollow on the inside so when carrying a heavy cord you do get the two sides "cutting" into your hand which is uncomfortable. Short distances would not be bad but lugging it to and from my shed you definitely notice. Then they added a feature where the handle can fold flat when not in use to give it an even smaller profile. the problem is when winding up heavy cord it will fold and will pinch your fingers or hit your knuckles on the ground. Thirdly the unit is very short both height wise and length which is the whole point of it being compact but your knuckles move dangerously close the the ground while winding and such a light unit trying to pull in such a long cord it will fall over and shift all around while reeling in.The Mods: Here is where the mods come in. For the handle I measured out a small piece of wood to fit into the handle and taped it into place with some strong ducting tape giving it a much better handle. Then I super glued the handle in the out position so it will not try and fold in during use. I have not done this last step yet but I plan on getting some small thin boards maybe two feet long that can attach to the bottom while reeling in or out so I don't have to worry about the unit tipping or banging my knuckles. Will update my review with future usage. Let me know if you had any questions and if this was helpful.

Excelente para almacenar una extension de gran longitud y sin batallar para enrollarla como debe hacerse (evitando que se vaya trenzando internamente el cable). Dos cosas me incomodan unicamente: la agarradera para cargar el rollo de cable, no tiene un acabado ergonomico y si el cable es pesado lastima los dedos. El 2o problema es que la manivela, que se puede ocultar, pierde su posicion mientras se esta enrrollando el cable... otros sistemas como los de Kärcher para enrollar las mangueras, tienen un seguro para evitar que suceda eso.

Just what i needed.Perfect and worth the price. The unit is small enought not to take much room, the handle folds in so it doesn't stick out.The 2 best feature is 1- the side hole where i leave about 6 foot of cord to be plugged in an outlet and when unraveling the cord it doesn't wip around trying to knock out everything around including you and 2- its solid. Not flimsy like cheap models and even more expensive models.In my picture i have 100 feet of 12/3 outdoor cord and it fits great with a bit of room left.I highly recommend it. Its way better then the cheaper ones. This one is solid and will facilitate your cord handling.It also comes with wall mounting accessories.

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Excellent reel, especially when combined with Amazon's 12/3 100 foot cable. I use this to supply power to my exterior garden tools -- B&D edger and Toro blower. Good solid construction with convenient handle for the price. While other reels supporting large cord length capacities may be priced lower, this model is now my go-to for it design and construction. Worth the money.Other typical comparable models require you to completely remove the cord to plug into the wall socket. This design permits storing about 5 feet of excess cord within the internal spool to plug into the wall socket. Much more convenient. Just be sure to unplug and tuck in the cord prior to winding/unwinding.Rated this model at 4 out of 5 stars -- but would give it 4.5 if Amazon would permit it. Only have two very minor complaints for product improvement (version 2?) to bring my rating to a solid 5 out of 5.1: Foldable handle tends to try and fold back into itself during rewinding operation -- a minor annoyance that I can live with. (Thought of using epoxy on the hinge to ensure it does not fold, but that might interfere with winding operation.)2: Handle grip could be slightly a bit more solid. (I was thinking about filling the voids of the mold of the handle with epoxy or other material to improve on the ergonomic grip.)Despite these very minor design issue, I consider this reel to be the best model on the market without spending hundreds on an commercial or industrial design. Have looked at many available on the market, and this model offers the best features and value for the money.Finally, this reel comes completely assembled. It has four tabs built into the frame for hanging/storage using special clips. Reel also comes with two clips for this purpose (store on wall). A product insert within box allows you to purchase more clips (about $5 each) direct from manufacturer, allowing you to store this in different locations. Nice option.

No resulto ser tan grande como se ve en la imagen , seria bueno poner la medida del interior ... lo regrese