Woods E103 E-103 Wheel, Holds Up to 150 16/3 Extension 125 Feet of 14/3 Gauge Cord, Holiday, Rope, Hose Reel Storage and Light Wire, Heavy Duty Plastic, red and black

Great reel and well built. I bought it for 2” flat hose and it works great. First few wraps have to be kept tight then after that’s it’s insanely fast for about 75 feet of flat hose. I did have to cut off the extension cord retainer in the center but that took seconds with a hack saw blade. Thinking of buying more for extension cords!

I bought this to replace the one I had which broke due to years of abuse and UV damage.This one will be treated a bit better and will not be stored in a spot with direct southern exposure.The quality of this appears to be the same as the one that I had.It holds 100' 16 gauge extension cord perfectly.For me, I use it by doubling the cord and placing middle of the cord on a clip on the center of the reel. I wind the 100' cord within seconds.The best part of this is when I need to unroll the cord, I do not have to untangle it.After I bought this, I liked it so much, I bought another one!Tip on using this, do not store in sunlight. UV lighting will cause discoloration and make the plastic brittle.Do store this in a garage, indoors or in a shed.

This works well for an extension cord holder. Be aware of sizing— my long cord fills it entirely so it sometimes comes unraveled at the end. On the other hand, it’s compact and lightweight. It’s easy to hang up on my garage pegboard system so it’s always ready

This is a good quality reel with a strong handle that is designed the way the others should be. It functions well and that's all you need with this product. The only problem is it's smaller than a typical reel and their claim that it will hold 125 foot of 16 gauge cord (the typical orange one) is only correct if you're willing to wind up cord with extreme patience like you're winding trimmer line one row at a time. I even saw further down in the description they state it will hold 150 foot of 16 gauge. This is not true for standard use that you will likely want to use it for. I have a 50 foot 16 gauge orange cord on the reel and I have less than an inch of reel left if I want to try a 100 foot cord. It's doable but you're going to go over the edge with it unless, like I said, you're a perfectionist and are willing to go line by line winding cord in the middle of your yard in the summer heat. It's a great reel otherwise and I use it for my smaller 50 foot cord. But larger than that it's not practical.

UPDATE: We have abandoned the struggle of trying to wind our 100' 12-3 cord onto this reel. It was not a good plan. The reel is not hefty enough to handle it. Only use this reel for the recommended size cord(s). And then, for easier winding hook the middle of the cord into the center of the reel and wind -- then you won't have a problem with managing the cord ends while winding. Works very smoothly. Easy to find the middle of your cord, and mark the middle with a permanent marker or electrical tape.ORIGINAL REVIEW:I needed a simple cord reel to accommodate 100' of 12-3 cord, after the old plastic one broke. I use the cord for an electric mower and other outdoor tools. The heavier electrical cord is better for the various electric motors; potentially helps them last longer.Searching the local hardware stores and mega-depots was astonishingly disappointing. IF I could even find a cord reel, they were all very, very small and flimsy, unless I spent $80-100 or more for contractor grade -- not an option. I thought it amazing that stores that sell long, consumer-grade cords of various sizes didn't offer any cord reels that could wind and store them.After much searching online, I found this one at a reasonable price. It just barely accommodates my cord, IF I wind the cord from its middle. Otherwise, there is nowhere to fasten either large end so that you can start winding, AND either large end takes up so much room in the middle of the spool that it causes a huge, uneven lump in the wind, and you run out of space for the cord. The only place you can mount an end to start winding is a tab in the center of the inside of the spool. If I could stick an end through one of the outside holes and wind, it would be a great help. But the frame that holds the spool is mounted very close to the spool and an end coming through a side hole would prevent it from turning and winding.After first giving this five stars, I have edited it down to three, after much struggling and hoping to draw the designer/manufacturer's attention. Three stars isn't necessarily fair, since the reel wasn't designed for the size cord I have. It almost can't accommodate the 100' of 12-3, but in lieu of spending $100, I was struggling to make it work. I wish the company made one a size larger, too. I'm thinking, IF they read these reviews (which they would do if they are smart), perhaps they will re-engineer this one to deal with better accommodating the end pieces for winding. Plus, MAKE A SIZE LARGER FOR HEAVIER CORDS!This reel is entirely plastic, but the design and construction are mostly well done, except for what I've already mentioned. You can set it on the ground to wind the cord, which is a great help.A personal caveat-emptor regarding another cord-winder style -- the big-name depots and barns do sell, among others, a style of cord winders designed to entice you by making the winding look like magic. They wind the cord in such a manner that it twists and twists it. Since electrical cords are copper wire inside, the copper twists and cannot be straightened again. After a few uses, the cord is so irreparably twisted that it's impossible to deal with, since its basic shape is too altered to lay flat or rewind. Stick to a cord winder that winds and unwinds straight on/off the reel (like this one's design), so that the cord won't twist.

I have a 50’ cord that feels like a ton of bricks. It’s only used twice a year, Christmas and power washing but I get so frustrated trying to keep it from tangling and storing it. I would’ve taken off a star because I hoped I could leave enough of the plug end out and wind out only what I need but I could not figure that out. My cords slightly thicker than the notch that’s on it but it held strong. I highly recommend.

Light weight and works great. Inexpensive way to manage my extension cord.

I bought this knowing I had 100 feet of extension cord......I paid no particular attention to how I reeled it in, in the end it barely held 100 feet of cord. Does it do the job, sure, but it clearly is not made for the extra 25 feet. If you buy this, do so knowing it will hold 100 feet.