SLx Outdoor Extension Lead, 40m, 4 Socket Extension Reel, Heavy Duty Extension Cable, Thermal Cut Out, Extension Lead for Garden Lawn Mower Office, 13A Fused UK Plug

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For a start, they are usually quite big and can be heavier than you expect when fully wound with cable. It’s compact cable reel design is as you would expect, but that’s not what I like most about this reel, it’s actually when you’re reeling your extension cable back in, the guide is one of the best designs I’ve seen in a long while.

For those wanting to use extension cables outside, it’s essential to use ruggedised and waterproofed cables that are IP rated for outdoor use. Cable reels are usually operated by a crank handle, but there are automatic models and other types out there too. You will also want to think about a smart extension lead that will let you turn on your sockets via Wi-Fi.From there, you can name individual plugs so you know what you are turning on and off, wherever you are in the world.

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. It has the security type shutters on the socket so as you push in a 3 pin plug they all disengage and you can force the plug in.This article was last updated on April 23rd, 2022 at 1:33 am What is the best extension lead for outdoors that is waterproof?

Before we talk about the obvious, the first thing you want to do is workout if the cable reel has the safety covers inside the socket that mean you need to push in a 3 pin plug for the cover to disengage. This one from Kasa may have a short lead but it is fantastic to use: you simply add a new device on the Kasa mobile app and follow the instructions to connect it to Wi-Fi. Now, if you have a smaller garden, the idea of unwinding 50 metres of cable might sound like a bit oof a nightmare, but thankfully, this product is also available in smaller sizes of 20 and 25 metres. You get heaps of sockets too – 12 in total, plus 5 USB sockets for any smartphones and other electronic devices.For example, there is always one on my workbench in the shed, and I have even created a little area on the far corner of the bench with small pieces of wood to stop the extension socket from slipping or getting knocked off by some clumsy idiot such as myself. One heater on full power, or two half power is the most you sensibly want to push through this power cord!