Iron cord which does NOT curl
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I know there have been many threads on irons, but I have never seen my important issue addressed. Does anyone own an iron on which the cord does not curl up. It drives me crazy and I'm hoping someone knows a brand that stays curl free.
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The cord has a lay to it and if it is attached wrong at the plug end will always curl. I doubt electricians hand wire the cords anymore to be sure each one is correct. But really I haven't had an iron in years that the cord curls.
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I think charsue is right. It's kind of like needle and thread. I always wondered why my thread would twist so badly that I would need to let the needle hang so the thread would untwist. I found that I give a slight twist to the needle when I pull it through the fabric, which then twists the thread. I am working on correcting this, but it's harder to unlearn something. Maybe it is as simple as the way you are setting down your iron after you use it.
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And I've seen the same thing in telephone cords, particularly the long ones, which no one uses any more (because of portables and cells). I never had a problem with mine twisting, but other people had cords hopelessly twisted.
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I think charsue is right. It's kind of like needle and thread. I always wondered why my thread would twist so badly that I would need to let the needle hang so the thread would untwist. I found that I give a slight twist to the needle when I pull it through the fabric, which then twists the thread. I am working on correcting this, but it's harder to unlearn something. Maybe it is as simple as the way you are setting down your iron after you use it.
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I've never had an iron cord curl either. Having said that I have a new iron that has a nice, long cord.. got it at Walmart (purchased online and picked it up in person) http://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-Deck...urple/16816451
I really like this iron and the cord is long which is awesome. My last B&D had a much shorter cord... and this iron has almost double the wattage as the last one so it gets hotter and does a better job all around.
I really like this iron and the cord is long which is awesome. My last B&D had a much shorter cord... and this iron has almost double the wattage as the last one so it gets hotter and does a better job all around.
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I've never had an iron cord curl either. Having said that I have a new iron that has a nice, long cord.. got it at Walmart (purchased online and picked it up in person) http://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-Deck...urple/16816451
I really like this iron and the cord is long which is awesome. My last B&D had a much shorter cord... and this iron has almost double the wattage as the last one so it gets hotter and does a better job all around.
I really like this iron and the cord is long which is awesome. My last B&D had a much shorter cord... and this iron has almost double the wattage as the last one so it gets hotter and does a better job all around.
I have this same iron and LOVE it!... Love the long cord and the iron works great for me. I would buy another one just like it (if they are still there) when mine quits some day. I have had this one, I think, 4 yrs now. It also has the 1 hour turn off feature. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an iron.
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