Questions and Answers for Twist and Seal Cord Protect Outdoor Extension Cord Cover and Plug Protection, Green

A:  Yes. This works with heavy cords.

A:  It's made for 16 gauge wire. 12 gauge would be very tight, and possibly not close. It's a tight fit for 16/3 as it is. It is supposed to be water-proof, and it is with 16/3 chord.

A:  Yes, that is what I used them for and it worked perfectly.

A:  Yes, I have the same cord and it works good with it. It really protects the plug from getting wet.

A:  The cord Cover accommodates outdoor extension cords made of 16 gauge wire. 14 gauge is thicker than 16 gauge, so it might be a tight fit. You want a tight fit to keep it watertight. Home Depot does sell a cover that accommodates 16 gauge wire.

A:  Yes--it has a tight--fitting seal on both ends and it clamps shut. It will protect just the one plug. My cords got covered in over a foot of snow and stayed dry.

A:  It would not be water-proof.

A:  No - indoor cords are never safe to use outdoors!

A:  NO! It only protects the connector, does not make it waterproof and does not improve the quality of the cord. Indoor means indoor!

A:  This cover doesn’t change any ratings on plug, indoor plugs are not rated for outdoor use for a reason, safety!

A:  I use indoor cords outside every year for Christmas. No need for this decice

A:  I do not know the proper answer to this but I would air on the side of caution and say NO....

A:  No. Not at all. The main difference between indoor and outdoor extension cords is the insulation used in their construction. Indoor extension cords do not have the same materials and protective insulation as outdoor extension cords do. Outdoor cords are made with durable insulation to protect against moisture and temperature changes. Sunlight can also break down the insulation used for indoor extension cords, but outdoor extension cords use a special material to protect against light damage. Outdoor extension cords are also constructed to prevent damage from chemicals, such as oil.

A:  maybe somebody glued it shut as a joke at the store. mine opened up very easy.

A:  Yeah I had the same issue. I used a thin flat screwdriver to gently pry it open from the sides. Make sure that you've completely unlatched the clasps though.

A:  It's tight, a little hard to open, but can be pried apart once the clasps are released.

A:  I purchased three of these in the store. They are only difficult to open the first time. Squeezing it as you pull it apart should help, but it does require a strong grip to do it. After it is opened the first time, you will not have any problems with it.

A:  The rubber seal is very tight. Try inserting a small screw driver in the hole for the cord and gently pry the two sides apart.

A:  Yeah that can also be tricky.... Once you've unpopped the 3 clips on the top you need to prize the two halves apart....

A:  The 3 pieces on the top are all latches/hinges. You just have to lift up the 'rounded' edges of all 3 latches, then lift the 'flat' edge on the other side and they will come apart and you can open the container. The inside material is a kind of rubber, so it may stick together. Just pry it apart at the edge where the latches are.

A:  mine were easy to open.

A:  the latches are a double-link. if you lift up on the latch side away from the printed label they will flip away, and then rotate the flap up and away to release the catch. there are three latches across the length of the part.

A:  Pull up on each of the latches from the opposite direction before trying to open

A:  Yes. I had to flip the protector over to make it work. There is a lip on one side of the protector when it is open. Don't use that side to fit the connected cords in the cradle. Laying the protector on a flat surface while pressing the connected cords down in the cradle you may have to play with it, with the prong knob that sticks out facing on its side before closing the protector (if that makes sense). That way it will close easy. I used the protectors on my deck for plugging in a heated water bowl for my cats due to the freezing cold weather. When I opened it up to wash the bowls about a week later, there was water inside of one of them. I have two water bowls and the other one did not have water in it. I draped the cord over the deck railing, not laying flat on the deck floor. If there is water inside of it again I will exchange it for another one. I purchased 4 of them.

A:  Yes these will work with three prong extension cords and work well. The orange type is larger, but the green will work

A:  yes. However you may have to manipulate the baffles that help keep the water out of the connection by forcing the extension cord connection down into the standard cradle opening. It may be somewhat tight and difficult to close and secure the cord protector but I have found that if you run tape (I use electrical tape) around the clamp of the cord protector a couple of times that the cord protector will stay securely closed.

A:  Won't work foe a 3 prong extension.

A:  if this is the bigger one, yes it will go over, but I don't recommend them. They still allow water in them and spiders nest in them....not cool, not cool at all

A:  These have plenty of room for typical three prong extension cords. However, they are not wide enough for the big cylinder ends that are on industrial-grade cords or that get used for repairs.

A:  I, too found that they didn’t work with the standard household cords..

A:  I already answered this question with how I was able to make it work..

A:  I used them on 3 prongs extension with no problem.

A:  It was a really tight fit but mine worked. It would depend on how big your cord ends are. I think they make an xl version that might work better.

A:  You wouldn't want to drive a car over this if you help it, but it would probably survive a few times.

A:  If the cord has the right kind of plug that fits the holder it would work great.

A:  I am not sure exactly what you are asking in reference to the question "ok for light vehicle traffic". However, in this category of questions I can provide the following information: 1) All of our products can withstand the abuses of road side applications. 2) The Twist and Seal products can withstand: * salt, ice, snow and freeze thaw cycles * oil, sand, automobile exhaust emissions * are resistant to the suns UV rays. 3) Many municipalities and airports use our products for their holiday light displays and to protect cords in various situations. 4) We have even had some truckers use our products to protect some of there tractor trailer connections. I hope this helps, For more information please contact us at 888 945-4545 or visit our website www.twistandseal.com Thanks, Bryan

A:  You should NEVER drive a vehicle over ANY part of an extension cord, with or without this on it.

A:  I don't know if you could drive over it with a car. Go to their website for that question.

A:  Yes, they are very sturdy.