API® ClickShield Cord Lock | Extension Cord Lock | Black

I'm pleased with my purchase, well packed and arrived perfectly. The quality of the Allied Precision 28CSK is solid and well built. It has a nice feature where it takes a bit of effort to completely unscrew the two pieces so they can't unintentionally become unscrewed. The snap connections are solid and do not appear would break under multiple uses. Comparing this to Farm Innovations CC-1 orange they are extremely similar; although the Farm Innovations has some more pronounced hinge elbows. I have both and like both. I would buy either on price although I wanted the Black from Allied for a specific application. I'm using my application to hold and hide two USB2 extension hubs together in a media room effectively. I use these indoor exclusively I am not evaluating its water-resistance though it does appear to offer some protection as long as water can drain away and not directly enter the side holes such as under some type of shelter.

Think this will keep the plug from coming apart !

Weather-Resistant, Plastic Cord Lock(s) - are neat little devices that I use outdoors, primarily to maintain a solid electrical connection between 2 cords, without being pulled apart. I have purchased some of the same or similar cord locks from other manufacturers here, and they all work the same.* EZ to install* Saves you the additional trouble of having to waster any black electrical tape, as I did before.* Made of high-impact plastic, but it will break if something heavy falls on it.* Black color is easy to conceal, versus the GREEN ones.HOW TO MAKE IT WATER-PROOF -1. go down to your large hardware store, or here works too.2. buy the Black LIQUID (Repair )solvent bottle for repairing electric connections. Just like black electrical tape, except it's a Liquid with a dabber.3. Dab the end's, hinges and closures of the cord lock. Let it dry. Done.

My use is specific.I use this to protect the cable ends on 10 gauge extension cords mounted on reels.The "protection" does not include waterproofing.It is not used as a cable lock.10 gauge is required for electric chainsaws and other high current devices.NOTE: use of multiple extensions cords has never been wise.My use required that I plug the large end with an RBG grommet.I also had to drill out the small end hole to fit a 10 gauge cord. (use 9/16" or 5/8")Now both ends are protected from dust and debris but more importantly, protected from physical damage especially the male end.I love this gadget because removal and replacement of the end protection is mindlessly convenient.One bad thing.I can't find the instruction sheet online.So, here it is.

The $6.00 ones I saw at a big box hardware store- all green probably due to christmas and lights but they are junk compared to this one I bought for a heated bird bath-- my cord and the bath cord is black... just wanted to feel a little more secure... you know. electricty, water, brutal weather. You can hear the clicking as you screw both pieces together

I can't believe how amazing these things are! Once I figured out the orientation, everything clicked together perfectly! I used this to connect two string of outdoor lights, and I will go ahead and offer advice to anyone doing this. Make sure you connect them together with this device BEFORE you hang the lights. It was a pain in the butt trying to bring the two ends together when they lines were already taught, haha. I already had them strung before I bought this device, otherwise I'd have made sure use them BEFORE hanging the lights, haha.Great little invention and very easy to use!

It's good for any water spills from a hose, not waterproof, but it's abnormally bulky. I'm sure they could have designed this in a much more ergonomic manner. It's still a good value.

Read all of the reviews and selected this item thinking my connections were small enough ... wrong. This thing is super small so you really need to be connecting the smallest cords you've ever seen. It is clearly easy enough to use and appears adequate for a minor precipitation but a sort examination makes it obvious that it is not a heavy duty item. I'm keeping it for when I have the smallest cords to use as it seems like a handy item but even a medium sized cord will be too large.

Product works as advertised but is on the pricey side!