SLx Outdoor Extension Lead Waterproof, 20m, 2 Socket Extension Reel, Heavy Duty Extension Cable, Thermal Cut Out, IP54 Rated, Double Socket, UK Outdoor Plug, Extension Lead for Christmas Lights Garden

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With regards to this being waterproof it most certainly is not and should not be used in the wet. The cable is 1.25mm and you can send a sensible 3000 Watts of power through the lead without cutting out BUT make sure the cable is unwound. If the cable is still reeled and you put some hard work on it, then it’ll overheat and cut out. I had one that failed and actually melted the cable together once (not this model or manufacturer) but worth remembering just how important it is to unwind the cable. The newest ultra-modern Master plug model allows campers to have a powerful way to extend cables up to 25 meters at a time. The winding reel makes it easy to store the cable in a way that prevents it from getting tangled. At the time of writing this article, the centurion EXT was on sale for around 15 quid. That’s not bad at all for a ten-metre cable reel, fully enclosed in a plastic casing. Of course, with the low price come a few minor faults, but for simple home use it is fine, and a lot of people don’t want to spend the Earth for their extension leads. Every cable reel should have the minimum safety of a thermal breaker. This means that if you don’t unwind the cable you’ll heat up the unit and it’ll cut out. It can still cut out when unwound but you’re more likely to pop the fuse if it’s fully extended. On a straightforward extension lead you would expect a fuse, ideally 13 amp so you can use a table top heater or wall mounted heater (perhaps something similar like a blow heater)

Just looking for a low-cost extension reel to plug the lawnmower or hedge trimmer into at the bottom of the garden? Well, the Centurion EXT1038 might be the kind of thing you are looking for.

So you’ll like the design – as you place in your plug, the lid will come down and encapsulate the plug creating a water tight seal. Here’s a look at that: Unless you buy a weatherproof cable reel, you should never attempt to use a cable reel in the rain or on wet ground. Cable reels are not meant to be used as permanent electric supplies for outbuildings or gardens and should only be used to temporarily power devices. An open cable reel is built with a metal frame that stands on the floor and a drum that holds the extension lead wound around it. You can pull the extension cord out or hold the handle and walk with it to where you need to go. Given that rain isn’t exactly a rare phenomenon in the country, choosing the best waterproof outdoor extension lead that can handle downpours without any fuss is going to let you use electricity where you need it outdoors no matter what the sky throws down at us. The Top 10 External Waterproof Extension Leads 1. Masterplug HLP2013/2IP 20m Outdoor IP Rated Cable Reel

Whatever electrical extension products you require, take a look in-store at B&M to find them for a great price. This heavy-duty option is the kind of outdoor extension that looks ready to handle anything that comes its way. As the name suggests, the tough Masterplug HLP2013/2IP 20m Outdoor IP Rated Cable Reel is an impressive 20 meters long and is 13 Amp IP rated too. When fully wound, the cable has a maximum current of 3 amps, or 720 watts, which isn’t a great deal and probably wouldn’t be enough to run your lawnmower without getting too hot. However, once you unwind the cable, that maximum current jumps to 10 amps (2400 watts) which is much more practical and should allow you to run two electric garden tools at the same time without issue. The main thing that I think will put people off is the bright green casing and cable. Personally, I didn’t really like it, and thought it made it more difficult to see the cable in the grass. It did make things easier when the sun went down though, so I guess it comes down to personal opinion. Above all else, making a good choice now will keep you and your family safe no matter what you use it for outdoors in the future. FAQ:The cable is surprisingly flexible, and I ran into no big issues with winding and unwinding it, although there is something to keep in mind. To get the most use out of a cable reel, you need to fully unwind it. for example, fully wound, the maximum current on this model is 1200W. Fully unwound it is 3120W. So, you have to fully unwind 50 metres of cable to use it safely with multiple appliances at the same time. Both the metal stand and the plastic reel feel strong and sturdy, and the cable is 13A high quality stuff, not the 10A that is sometimes used in low-cost products claiming to be heavy duty.

If you are looking for a heavy-duty charging extender that comes with multiple plugins and ports, this might be a good item to start looking at. It comes with 3 13Amp mains plugs and 3 additional USB ports so you can charge up to 6 items at once. These extension leads can vary greatly in size, with 5 metres all the way up to 50 metres the most common range. It can be useful to think ahead and choose a bigger model that could come in handy in the future even if you don’t need the full length right now. Features That Are Important as far as safety is concerned I have only seen one issue – a user tried to charge up their car and it melted the plug. Long before that happened the fuse should have blown so I am not quite sure what happened there but most cars charge on 30 Amps or more, and since this cable is only rated for your standard 13 Amp household, I highly advise not to misuse the product. It is certainly not safe beyond its rating! Pros:

How Does It Work

To break the seal you’ll need to press firmly on the portion of the button that says ‘open’– look close enough you’ll see that: