How can I secure an extension cord into its outlet?

Asked by andrew (16543

) March 20th, 2008

I have an extension cord hooked into an outlet that is right next to a bed. The logistics of the room make it so that every time I make the bed or clean the room, the extension cord becomes unplugged—and on the receiving end are my cable modem and router. How can I make it so that cord doesn’t get unplugged?

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Tie the cord in a knot around the foot of the bed closest to the outlet, leaving yourself enough cord to plug it in. Then, if you accidentally kick the cord, you’re pulling on the knot, not the plug in the outlet. I do this with the cord on my electric leaf blower around a post in my garage.

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super glue and duct tape.

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I’ve always used chewing gum.

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I had the same problem….then I invented the StayConnect Outlet Cover. You should check it out! We currently manufacture an interior outlet plate, but later this year, 2011, we’ll have a die-cast exterior plate for those leaf blower, weed eaters and edgers. Check us out at www.stayconnect.com and you can pick them up at Ace Hardware! Mike

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