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Power Cord Reel Not Latching

November 02, 2021, 07:54:17 am

My power cord reel has stopped latching when I pull it out. I can still hear the ratchet clicking as it moves, but when I stop, it starts rewinding. Does anybody know how to fix this condition?
 
Thanks,
 
Trent

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Re: Power Cord Reel Not Latching

Reply #1 – November 02, 2021, 07:57:52 am

Maybe this will help. Worked for me.

tearing apart reelcraft 7000 reel

See the part about where to spray some PB Blaster.

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Reply #2 – November 02, 2021, 08:50:17 am

Substitute CorossionX for PB Blaster for even better results.  Made mine start working like new again.

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Reply #3 – November 02, 2021, 06:57:49 pm

Mine will stubbornly not latch occasionally.  I have a short wooden wedge in the basket of stuff in the bay that wedges into the cable reel opening against the cable and holds it in place. The next time it always seems to latch.  Lube is a good plan. Just enough or it will get all over everything.

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Reply #4 – November 02, 2021, 07:08:36 pm

Could always replace it.  There's a used power reel in the classifieds. 

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Reply #5 – November 02, 2021, 09:16:24 pm

Power reels are usually bulkier and need power.  Manual ones need occasional maintenance.  Manual reel still works after almost 21 years (in December).

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