First, lets start with what you’re not supposed to do. Probably the most common mistake everyone makes is twisting the cable under and over your elbow. The copper inside the cable will become twisted and essentially ruined. You will never be able to wrap it perfectly again. If this is how you wrap your cables, do yourself and everyone a favor, never coil another cable until reading through this!

This “over-under” method basically just involves coiling your extension cables (affectionately know as “stingers” in the industry), but also alternating the direction of the loop with each coil. The benefit of this is that you’re not creating any harsh bends in the cable, which would put stress on the wire and could eventually make it tear or break.

Furthermore, the alternating loops allow you to quickly and easily uncoil the cable without creating any accidental knots or twists. This becomes especially beneficial if you use really long extension cables.

Once done, you can secure the cable from unraveling by using some handy velcro ties.

There are also certain ways to perform everyday tasks, like wrapping a cable, also known as “wrangling”. Here’s how to properly wrap your cables so that they last as long as possible.

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