Tangled up hoses can be frustrating. More than aggravating, tangled cords and hoses can be time sucks. So here’s how to uncoil cords and uncoil hoses so you can get back to what you planned to do today.
Here’s how to uncoil cords and uncoil hoses
As a parent, it is rare that I advise anyone to throw anything. Know what I mean?
However, when it comes to extensions cords and gun hoses—notably uncoiling them—throwing them is my go-to tactic. It is the best and far-and-away fastest method I have found to stretch them out when it comes time to plug in.
But I don’t just hurl them will-nilly. There’s a bit of method to it.
Coil them right when you are done using them.
First, take the time to coil them correctly. If the cord is just a tangle of knots, then read How to Coil an Extension Cord.
Get in position to throw.
If you are a right-handed thrower, then take the plug in your left hand and hold on to it. Make sure it is not wrapped around the cord coil, which it can sometimes be. Ditto with the other end. Make sure they’re hanging loose so they are ready to throw.
Swing the cord.
Swing the coil underhand, keeping the open part of the coil (the doughnut hole I suppose you could call it) parallel with your body.
Throw hard and high.
Don’t throw the cord or hose like it’s delicate or breakable. Throw that hose out in front like you mean business so it gets air and goes far.
Check out the uncoiled hose to see if the throw worked.
9 times out of 10 the cord uncoils in the air and lays flat with no kinks or knots. It’s not flawless, but I’ll take 9 out of 10 any day.
Plug in and go to town.
Now you are ready to use your cord or hose. Just remember to coil them properly when you are finished, using your elbow-wrist method so you can uncoil cords and uncoil hoses easily next time.
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