Extension leads/reels

[Tomtiler]

Where does everyone get there extensions from at a decent price ??

 

[david campbell]

B&q,handy,cheap and cheerful

 

[doug boardley]

I have 25m and 50m 110v and a 50m 240v. All from my local hardware supplier, Longhorns. Can't remember what price they were tho;

 

[Gazzer]

Tradetiler Tilers Extension Leads

 

[Stewart]

Got my 110's from Diatech in Perth and they were on special offer at the time, but that was a few years ago, so not much help really!

 

[garretridge]

b & Q for me also dont last long always breaking them so its cheap to replace!

 

[Alan.P]

Check the sheds and toolstation etc, always 'specials' to be had.

 

[hillhead]

Don't forget to wind them out too lads when in use,use shortest where possible always.
I'v had one near go on fire one day,luckily it was outside but i threw the main trip for house.oops!
I use a local hardware shop too and B&Q if neeeded.

 

[hillhead]

Also a customer of mine two weeks ago was discussing leads with me when he told me the best to buy were the heavy duty caravan type leads available in Halfords !
just swap the ends over he says and then one hell of a lead.I haven't checked them out yet.
This customer was a mechanic so knew his stuff.

 

[united]

B&q,handy,cheap and cheerful

Same with me

 

[doug boardley]

Also a customer of mine two weeks ago was discussing leads with me when he told me the best to buy were the heavy duty caravan type leads available in Halfords !
just swap the ends over he says and then one hell of a lead.I haven't checked them out yet.
This customer was a mechanic so knew his stuff.

I think it's called "arctic blue" cable Joe

 

[Smudger]

By rights everyone should be using yellow 110v extension leads on all jobs. They are all classified as building sites and we should be using 240v stuff due to the increased risk of shock (110v gives a max shock of 50v). Also when you are working in a customer's property you are legally responsible for their health and safety. Have to admit that nearly all my tools are 240v or cordless, but I'm not supposed to use them.

 

[Smudger]

"should not be using 240v" sorry!

 

[White Room]

For site work or domestic

 

[kilty55]

remember and unwind them if your loading the leads up with plugs,they cant cope if they arent fully unwound,my mates melted because he didnt do this