Where can you buy extension lead connectors

[qld]

The ones that stop the leads coming apart.

[chrisb691]

I've seen them in Bunnings, but any major hardware will probably have them.

[Black Ned]

When I need to join leads, I just tie the ends in a loose knot and push the plugs together -- stps the problem of the plugs coming apart or loss of power.

[issatree]

Hi qld,
Hey I'm with black ned, as I also tie my leads together, reef knot of course, you know, left over right & right over left.
Better than spending money that you don't need to spend, but could put it towards some other tool or whatever.
Regards,
issatree.

[Johncs]

Hi qld,
Hey I'm with black ned, as I also tie my leads together, reef knot of course, you know, left over right & right over left.
Better than spending money that you don't need to spend, but could put it towards some other tool or whatever.
Regards,
issatree.

A thumb (aka overhand) knot is heaps.

[bsrlee]

You may need to check out the Asian bargain shops, the big boys seem to want to sell you a longer lead rather than have you use the 2 shorter ones you already have.

I generally use the 'half hitch' method - a quick twist of the cables followed by bending the leads back towards each other & connecting the plugs - its fairly easy to disconnect & doesn't seem to damage the cables. However my mate with a Cat 4 Workplace Safety certificate gives me heaps as you can't just jerk the cord to disconnect it in an emergency - say when you have cut the cord with the hedge trimmer & have 240 using you as an earth.

I have noticed (and have a couple of) types - there are the totally enclosed type which have internal baffles and firmly lock the cables (you can't even see the connectors), and there is one made from a flat cross section bit of plastic that looks like 'c' clip with a notch in each end for the cables - strong enough to hold the cables together normally but in an emergency giving the cable a good pull should break the connection - I used one for years to connect the washing machine cord to a short extension cable that ran over a sink to the power point, but since rewiring the laundry the washing machine & dryer have their own dedicated power points.