Help with Buying a Good Quality Power Extension Lead for Outdoor Use?

sammyla on 14/07/2021 - 14:51
Last edited 14/07/2021 - 14:54

Hi Guys

I'm looking to buy a good extension lead for outdoor use, have no idea about these, do they have to be heavy duty? I will be using it mostly for the pressure washer and possibly leaf vac as well. what brands are good, i don't mind spending for a decent brand.

Home & Garden Extension Lead

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    • sammyla on 14/07/2021 - 15:31

      thanks!! any brands you would rate higher based on personal experience?

      • dasher86 on 14/07/2021 - 15:35

        depends on how much you want to spend.
        I've never had issues with HPM or DETA -standard bunnings stuff.
        Just don't get them wet.

        • sammyla on 14/07/2021 - 15:41

          up to $60 may be. silly question but cannot run the lead over a wet surface can I? or are there ones you can.

          • Euphemistic on 14/07/2021 - 16:19

            @sammyla: For pressure washing? As long as the plug doesn’t end up in a puddle

  • Euphemistic on 14/07/2021 - 16:21

    I’ve had a couple over the years. One thing that sets some apart is the flexibility of the lead. Some are too stiff and don’t hang against themselves when looped.

    • sammyla on 14/07/2021 - 16:31

      Flexibility if important to me as well, I'm sure that makes a difference, which ones do you use and like?

      • Euphemistic on 14/07/2021 - 16:54

        Had them so long I can’t remember sorry.

  • iamherenow on 14/07/2021 - 16:44
    +2

    You don't need heavy duty. Just get the $18 25m one (Bunnings) if that's the length you need.

  • AndyC1 on 14/07/2021 - 17:55
    +2

    Get one with a safety switch built in as you need one in case you stuff up something.

  • whitelie on 15/07/2021 - 06:00
    +1

    Had this HPM one for years, no issues with it at all.
    Used weekly with the pressure washer but have used it with blower/vac and plenty of power tools. I find it flexible enough to loop up and store away. Good length especially for the outdoor vac but depends how big your yard is and where the power points are.

    I'd get a HD one for outdoor use as it will be dragging along the ground if you're using it with a blower/vac. The insulation is thicker and more durable compared to the indoor ones.

    • sammyla on 15/07/2021 - 08:51

      thanks mate will check it out, got a quite big backyard so i need to make sure i get a lead that's long enough to reach all areas, have 3 external power points at the back of the house house so should be all good. HD sounds good to me.

    • mini2 on 15/07/2021 - 09:30
      +1

      Got one of these as well. They aren't very rat resistant that's the only downside but the replacement I've bought has held up reasonably well.

      In the last year or two, it's lost some of its flexibility and getting a little difficult to straighten it as it constantly curls up.

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