Cable reels are the easiest solution to access power anywhere. They are an all-purpose weapon for all events and occasions, as electricity is always needed.
For which purpose which cable drum is suitable and what you have to pay attention to in the care and use, you will learn in our checklist. You can find the right cable drum for you in our product recommendations.
- How much current you can chase through the cable without risking overheating and thus a fire depends on the conductor cross-section. In Germany, the lowest approved average is 1.5 mm and is therefore suitable for all devices that can handle 230 V / 16 A.
- Cable reels differ in cable length (in this country 25 meters and 50 meters) and cable color. In addition to aesthetic aspects, this is also a safety feature, because an orange cable is just easier to see in the grass than a black one.
- The drum itself is made of either metal or plastic.
- Metal ismore robust for construction sites, etc., because even with a few dents, the mechanism continues to function. In the indoor area, plastic drums offer the advantage that they do not scratch the parquet floor<./li>
- The stand is regularly made of metal and has plastic protectors on some drums.
- An important role in terms of safety is played by the processing of electronic components. They are therefore divided into different IP classes for all to see.
- The most common is IP20 (covered) for indoor use and IP44 (foreign body and splash-proof) for outdoor use.
- IP50 would be a further increase and promises dust protection, from IP68 you get a dust and pressurized water proof drum.
- Price-wise, of course, the type of finish also plays a role. An IP20 costs about 20 to 30 euros, while you have to pay well over double for an IP44.
- The automatic rewind is a nice gadget, while spring-loaded flaps, child safety locks and the overheating protection prevent safety and unwanted foreign matter entry.
- One important fire safety rule you should remember, despite all the safety: NEVER plug a multi-plug into a multi-plug, not even into a cable drum.
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FAQ About Cable Drums
Why should you unroll a cable drum? An unrolled cable drum heats up very quickly. The heating can cause damage to the cable and drum, making the cable drum unusable. A temperature switch can counteract this by shutting off the cable drum as soon as it gets too hot.
How do I connect a cable drum? The cable on the drum can be plugged into a standard household outlet to connect the cable drum.
Which cable drum for the caravan? For a caravan, a splash-proof and dust-proof plastic drum is recommended. This prevents the floor in the caravan from being scratched and dust and water from getting into the drum. Depending on the distance of the connection, a 25 m cable is sufficient, on the safe side you are with 50 m.
Which cable drum for camping? For camping, it is recommended to use a pressure waterproof and dustproof metal drum according to IP68. When camping, the stability of the drum is very important, but at the same time it should also be able to withstand individual rain showers. Furthermore, a cable drum for camping should be 50 meters long, because the connection points for electricity are often very far away.
Which cable drum for construction site? For the construction site should be used a pressure water and dust-proof metal drum to IP68. This is the only way to ensure that it is resistant to dirt and water. A cable length of 50 m is useful.
What is the red button on a cable drum? The red button is an emergency stop switch that, when pressed, ensures that no more electricity is passed through the cable.
Why unwind cable drum? A connected cable drum heats up very quickly in its core. Unwinding can prevent it from heating up and thus prevent a defect.
Why does a cable drum heat up? If the cable drum is connected and not unwound, the superimposed cables provide internal resistance. The cables insulate each other and the resulting heat can therefore not be released into the environment.
Therefore, it is always recommended to unroll a cable drum completely before use.
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An unrolled cable drum heats up very quickly. The heating can cause damage to the cable and drum, making the cable drum unusable. A temperature switch can counteract this by shutting off the cable drum as soon as it gets too hot.
The cable on the drum can be plugged into a standard household outlet to connect the cable drum.
For a caravan, a splash-proof and dust-proof plastic drum is recommended. This prevents the floor in the caravan from being scratched and dust and water from getting into the drum. Depending on the distance of the connection, a 25 m cable is sufficient, on the safe side you are with 50 m.
For camping, it is recommended to use a pressure waterproof and dustproof metal drum according to IP68. When camping, the stability of the drum is very important, but at the same time it should also be able to withstand individual rain showers. Furthermore, a cable drum for camping should be 50 meters long, because the connection points for electricity are often very far away.
For the construction site should be used a pressure water and dust-proof metal drum to IP68. This is the only way to ensure that it is resistant to dirt and water. A cable length of 50 m is useful.
The red button is an emergency stop switch that, when pressed, ensures that no more electricity is passed through the cable.
A connected cable drum heats up very quickly in its core. Unwinding can prevent it from heating up and thus prevent a defect.
If the cable drum is connected and not unwound, the superimposed cables provide internal resistance. The cables insulate each other and the resulting heat can therefore not be released into the environment.
Therefore, it is always recommended to unroll a cable drum completely before use.
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