Keeping All of these Sockets, Plugs etc tidy

[Hylander]

Has anyone got any suggestions as to how to keep the ever increasing number of cigar type connectors , phone, laptop etc and then all of the mains connectors etc tidy.  At the moment ours are in a drawer and they do rather like to get tangled up together.    Personally I would like to label them all and keep them in a box with sections.   Cannot be too big as restricted for space but anything has to be an improvement on the pullover that is being knitted in the drawer.    Please.

 

 

[Hockham Admiral]

I roll ours up around my hand and then secure them with a food-bag tie.

 

If you've got the ties which incorporate a label then it's easy to label them.

[Hylander]

Now that is a good idea.   Why are the simplest solutions always the best.    I find that in life.       Will get some of those plastic ties.

 

Thank you.

[BroadScot]

M, I wid call that, a bunch of bramble worms, don't ask why, nae idea. It was an expression I learned off old tradesmen when I began my electrician apprenticeship!

 

John's idea sounds very good to me.

 

Iain.

[Rincewind]

I find that, however neatly I put away plugs and adaptors, there is always a covert visit from the Tangle Fairies at some point which neutralises any tidiness effort on my part!

[Polly]

Yes they drive me mad(der) and seem to breed in the night too. One day I will be swamped by them........mutter mutter....

[Guest]

I use a cig lighter plug with twin USB power sockets, so I can charge two things at once.

 

I then have a pair of those ten way USB multi adapters with plugs to fit almost every phone or small portable device. They're quite short, so don't get tangled. I can then charge any two items at once, from a single cig lighter socket.

 

Total cost, just under a fiver.

 

It doesn't work for greater than 12v devices like notebooks though, but most tablets and many cameras come with a USB charging lead, which also fits in the same cig lighter/usb adapter.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-IN-1-UNIVERSAL-MULTI-USB-MOBILE-PHONE-CHARGER-CABLE-iPHONE-iPOD-SAMSUNG-NOKIA-/381005741878?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhoneAccessories_MobilePhoneChargers&hash=item58b5b63f36

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL-GRIFFIN-TWIN-2-PORT-USB-12V-DUAL-CAR-CHARGER-CIGAR-SOCKET-LIGHTER-/321520702863?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhoneAccessories_MobilePhoneChargers&hash=item4adc20958f

[Siddy]

"covert visit from the Tangle Fairies" Like this option have you had any Christmas tree lights in the draw at anytime? the tangle fairies like to live in places like these.

[Rincewind]

Siddy, I believe that the Tangle Fairies like to take their vacation in our Christmas lights...

[BroadScot]

"covert visit from the Tangle Fairies" Like this option have you had any Christmas tree lights in the draw at anytime? the tangle fairies like to live in places like these.

Its not the fairies Siddy its those impish Elfs

 

Iain

[Viking23]

I use Chinese takeaway containers, several can be stored in the box, they stack well, and provide some moisture protection.

You can write on the lid too.

I often press these containers into service for other jobs too.

I also bought a 4 way cigar socket adaptor from Aldi, it also has two USB power outputs.

It has a switch and an LED so items can be left plugged in, with one master switch.

Richard

[grendel]

bundle the cable up and slip into an empty toilet roll tube, then they dont tangle.

Grendel

[SteveO]

I have eliminated my plug-in USB adaptors by replacing my twin 13 Amp sockets with new ones that have two USB charging sockets built in. I also have a twin USB charging adaptor permanently fitted into my cigar lighter socket for charging and powering equipment when the boat is not on shore power.  I tame my cables by rolling them up and storing them in clear "zip-loc" polybags, which I keep in a drawer on the boat.

 

[ExSurveyor]

I seem to always leave the one I want at home, saves getting them all tangled up

[Guest]

I have eliminated my plug-in USB adaptors by replacing my twin 13 Amp sockets with new ones that have two USB charging sockets built in. I also have a twin USB charging adaptor permanently fitted into my cigar lighter socket for charging and powering equipment when the boat is not on shore power.  I tame my cables by rolling them up and storing them in clear "zip-loc" polybags, which I keep in a drawer on the boat.

 

 

I thought about those mains sockets with built in adapters, but I found a multi outlet plug to be more versatile, and much cheaper too.

 

A single 13 amp plug adapter with four usb charging sockets for just under £5, and it can be used in any socket in the house, caravan, or boat.

 

Together with my multi plug USB leads, the combination of one of these plugs and the dual cigar lighter USB adapter, I can charge almost any phone, satnav, mp3 player, camera etc.. with minimal bits to lose or get tangled.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Plug-USB-Power-Adapter-with-Four-4-USB-Port-For-iPhone-5S-5C-iPad-Samsung-HTC-/380879742772?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhoneAccessories_MobilePhoneChargers&hash=item58ae33a734

[FairTmiddlin]

These seem to be about the best idea search ebay for retractable USB

[FairTmiddlin]

try some of these and a USB adaptor  search E Bay for retractable usb leads

 

http://goo.gl/2zuqCr

[Mowjo]

I just use this for Cable tidy's, shorepower leads, aerial leads, just cut off what you need job done, Oh yes I also use it to secure my mop to the roof, and I've used it as curtain tie backs, it's got loads of uses,,,

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Velcro-Cable-Tie-One-Wrap-Reusable-Strapping-/250789282165?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Nails_Fixing_MJ&var=&hash=item3a6434c175

[Guest]

try some of these and a USB adaptor  search E Bay for retractable usb leads

 

http://goo.gl/2zuqCr

 

The retractable USB charging leads can also be found complete  with the universal 10 way adapter end, like this one on ebay:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMO-10-in-1-Retractable-Extendable-Universal-USB-Charger-Cable-/301204653250?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhoneAccesories_MobilePhoneDataCables_JN&hash=item46213244c2

 

I keep one like that in the car, as the extra length let's me use the phone/satnav etc while it's charging.