3 Things to Know About Over-Under Coiling Extension Cords

Over-under coiling prevents wire damage Alternating the direction of each loop cancels internal twisting, which stops the cord from developing memory or fraying the jacket.

The technique is simple once you learn it Hold the plug in your left hand. Make the first loop with an overhand wrist twist away from your body, then the next loop with an underhand twist toward your body. Each loop cancels the previous twist.

It makes uncoiling effortless A properly over-under coiled cord lays flat and tangle-free when you toss it. Sound engineers and stagehands use this method because it saves time and extends cord life.