One of my most useful tools out in the garage is a Craftsman electrical reel. I think my kids may have given it to me eons ago and it's worked fine until today.
I went to vacuum out the CR-V and the shop vac wouldn't turn on. I thought at first it might be the vac as it's seen a lot of use and sounds like it's dying when it shuts off. I wasn't sure if it was the cord or the vac, so I tested my drill motor on my bench power strip to make sure it worked, then plugged it into the reel cord and it worked.
So, I tried the vac again and it did too. But while I was holding the vac I happened to move the cord connection and it stopped running. Gave it a little shake and it started up again.
I think the 3 plug connector, which is molded on, is finally giving up the ghost on me.
My question for the collective is, what would be a suitable connector to replace the molded on one with and how do I spec it out? I don't want to put too small of a connector on ie electrical wise. I usually keep far away from electrical stuff but I think I can put a connector on to save the reel.
It would be nice to put a 3 plug on as it comes in handy sometimes not having to switch plugs. I never use more than one tool at a time so no worries about overloading the cord or plug.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as this reel is really nice to have handy.
