JeffF Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I have a case of 9' extension cords(70 to a case btw), about twenty-five 25' 16AWG outdoor extension cords, ten 50' 12AWG extension cords, ten 50' 14AWG extension cords, 50 strobes(which I still might use ~10 or so of), 1000' of 16AWG copper, 1500' of SPT1 zip cord.Anybody see a pattern? I guess I took to heart the noobie warning of not having enough extension cords. I bought all of them on good sales so I'm not out anything even if/when copper comes back down but I'm a little disappointed that I didn't put some of that money towards more lights... you can never have too many lights imho. So, did anybody else overbuy?-Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in Houston Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I never overbuy I always have extra for that idea that comes to me late at night or for that one thing I want to add.Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSanta Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Yeah, I have Extension-i-tis. I seem to keep buying extension cords as well.I have a spool of SPT1 cord and some ends I just haven't had the time this year to make my extension cords so I just rush out and buy them when they are 50% off.I did buy a bunch more lights this year but, it was mostly because other ones failed or were just getting tired...-Evan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkturner Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Now you have gone and done it.. Your going to need more controllers.. happens to all of us... Wife won't belive its by accident.. just to warn you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffF Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Now that is a good idea! And those strobes are no longer spare. Strung them up in the mega-tree and I just can't get over how awesome they look. And to think I wasn't going to bother this year. :shock:Happy Thanksgiving All!Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan.a Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 yep, 170 50' extension cords. am now giving them away to friends and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffF Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Can I be your friend? -Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan.a Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 lmao, a buddy of mine called tonight and needs 4 cords. he said he'ld pay me for them. I told him keep the money, but he has to take 10 cords with him. pass thru jersey and I'll give you some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Keep your cords.You will need them, believe me.This year I will use about six miles of cords so if you just want to give yours away I will take them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan.a Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 robin shipping is the problem. gave a few to johnnychristmas only because I was working near his house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Balch Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I over bought in past yearsStill trying to use everything I already have since 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixeldigger Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Robin wrote: Keep your cords.You will need them, believe me.This year I will use about six miles of cords so if you just want to give yours away I will take them all.I'm with Robin here.No such thing as overbuying.When rabbits chew cords, bulbs die, or triacs fail, its ALWAYS nice to have some spares.When the cars ore lined up, and something is broken, its ALWAYS easier to replace something than to repair it.... just ask Robin to show his stash of spare lights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffF Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 pixeldigger wrote: ... just ask Robin to show his stash of spare lights!I imagine it's probably more than *all* my lights put together. :shock:-Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossgroove Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I eturned $400 worth to Lowes. I was hapy that I bought too many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 It is always nice to have a few extra if you can keep them. You never know when you might need something.Oh and as far as lights go when I can buy them for a quarter a box then load me up baby!Last year I got a call from one of my contacts at a HD and he said they found a pallet of those cord sets. You know the 15, 9, 6 foot ones. They were a dollar a package. I bought 144 packages. Right now I a dozen 15 left, four dozen 9 and no 6's.Or the time he called me about these heavy in line cords. They were normally $29 and had been discontinued. But someone ordered more!!! So they sold them for $5 and I bought six. Still have not used them but they sure are nice! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny christmas Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 evana wrote: robin shipping is the problem. gave a few to johnnychristmas only because I was working near his house.thanks for those btw...finished wiring up my place 45 minutes before the lights went on tonight and SOMEHOW i have extra cords when last year i BARELY had enough...have NO idea how that happened with 20k more lights but...que sera sera (sp?)now to sequence the 32 extra channels i bought this year...ughgood thing i got laid off tuesday...plenty of time to sequence now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowProKevin Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 evana wrote: yep, 170 50' extension cords. am now giving them away to friends and family.Are you looking to adopt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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