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A fluorescent light on a retractable
reel gives your home shop a
professional look and eliminates
tangled extension cords.

 

More on extension cords

See the extension cord chart right or refer to your tool's owner's manual for selection advice. Here are other cautions about extension cords:

- Never walk on a cord or roll wheeled objects over it. That can stress or break the insulation or even the wire itself.

- Never use an extension cord that's tightly coiled on a storage reel because that can create an undesired electrical field. (Think of the motor you made in school by winding copper wire around a nail.) Instead, fully unwind the cord before use.

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