Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Overall good product but there are a few short comings when using it for a heavier wire like myself (100ft 12/3). First off this was made to be really small and compact so when you are dealing with over 13 pounds of cord there will be some challenges but for the small pack size I think they are worth it. Pros: The small size is great and it really does hold all 100 feet of a 12/3 cord if you pay some attention to how you wind it. It comes with hanging hooks so you can attach it to a wall to help utilize space even more. Seems durable enough to stand up to the cable but only time will tell. Price was not bad at all. Cons: Starting with the handle at the top, it is hollow on the inside so when carrying a heavy cord you do get the two sides "cutting" into your hand which is uncomfortable. Short distances would not be bad but lugging it to and from my shed you definitely notice. Then they added a feature where the handle can fold flat when not in use to give it an even smaller profile. the problem is when winding up heavy cord it will fold and will pinch your fingers or hit your knuckles on the ground. Thirdly the unit is very short both height wise and length which is the whole point of it being compact but your knuckles move dangerously close the the ground while winding and such a light unit trying to pull in such a long cord it will fall over and shift all around while reeling in. The Mods: Here is where the mods come in. For the handle I measured out a small piece of wood to fit into the handle and taped it into place with some strong ducting tape giving it a much better handle. Then I super glued the handle in the out position so it will not try and fold in during use. I have not done this last step yet but I plan on getting some small thin boards maybe two feet long that can attach to the bottom while reeling in or out so I don't have to worry about the unit tipping or banging my knuckles. Will update my review with future usage. Let me know if you had any questions and if this was helpful.