wall wart storage-how do you?

[trs71]

Like most here I imagine, have a bin of wall warts. I've been collecting them, so to speak, for 45 years. If need one it takes a bit to untangle one, how do you store them? I was grouping them with metal binders for paper but looking to improve. I bet I've got 100 (at least..)

ps- I'm not neurotic, labeling each in a bag with Voltage,Amps, and plug mm, length of cord etc....but your choice lol.

 

[engineer2]

Plastic stackable bin on a garage shelf until I find a better way to store them.
They have been lifesavers a few times, but I keep losing the adapter/charger for my Yokogawa refrigerant leak detector.

 

[Noltz]

I have a wicker basket of them. I wrap the cords around the transformer and use an elastic or zip tie to secure it and in the bin it goes. Basket sits in a TV table.

 

[vwpieces]

I roll the cords and tie it, bread ties mostly. All in a box on a shelf in basemet.
Saved my azz a few times and they are worth hoarding. LED lighting projects etc... But the best save was an 18vac wart that was a perfect fit into my jump pack. That jump pack still lives on today and is 20+ years old. Had a few batts replaced but still under the cost of one replacement, let alone 4. Which is where I would be if I had not repaired it.

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

Like most here I imagine, have a bin of wall warts. I've been collecting them, so to speak, for 45 years. If need one it takes a bit to untangle one, how do you store them? I was grouping them with metal binders for paper but looking to improve. I bet I've got 100 (at least..)

ps- I'm not neurotic, labeling each in a bag with Voltage,Amps, and plug mm, length of cord etc....but your choice lol.

It is time to let go...

 

[dave*99]

 

[PossumDog]

I used to keep them in oversized heavy duty ziploc bags. If too many to fit in one bag then think of a way to divide them up like AC or DC or more/less than 5v, etc.
My most recent decluttering they almost all were disposed of. Rare times I need one I can order one online.

 

[BillK]

What in the world do you need them all for ?? Other than a few for items that are presently in use they all go to the electronics recycling at the landfill. I have also been swapping out some wall outlets to ones that have built in USB ports to use with the phones and tablets.

 

[trs71]

Well, I've got an electronics degree and always modding, losing, or damaging one. I mean it's 1 tote full, not a room full. Like , I was tired of changing batteries in 3 decorations. Lost the 3 AA's added a 5V to it,