[pianotech] Retractable Extension Cord

[Joseph Garrett]

David,
I was responding to the query about retractables. I wasn't condemning or
affirming. My solution would be to unplug and replug when done, even tho
that is not the best for the stability of the piano, IMHO. However, it
would be the lesser or many evils, so to speak.<G> The battery pack is a
probable solution, but they are rather expensive and problematic IMO.
regards,

Joe

Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
Squares R I


> [Original Message]
> From: David Skolnik <davidskolnik at optonline.net>
> To: <joegarrett at earthlink.net>; <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 1/24/2011 3:53:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Retractable Extension Cord
>
> But what's the point of retractable or not if a concern is about a 
> trip hazard?  Retractable implies "less to have to think about" which 
> increases the probability of something going amiss. Eh?  No one took 
> up the battery back up suggestion.  I may just have to try it myself.
>
> David Skolnik
> Hastings on Hudson, NY
>
>
>
> At 06:39 PM 1/24/2011, you wrote:
>
> >Barbara et al,
> >Harbour Freight has retractable extension cords. The one I have, in 
> >my shop, is 12 gauge, which is a bit stout for the Dampp-Chaser app. 
> >However, they have ones that are smaller gauge. 16 gauge would be 
> >more than adequate. I believe mine is 20' long. Check out their 
> >catalogue. Should be able to find one there. They come with a "c" 
> >bracket for mounting on the wall, etc., which allows you to swing it 
> >flat against the wall.
> >Regards,
> >Joe
> >
> >
> >Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> >Captain of the Tool Police
> >Squares R I
> >
>