The extension lead is same as this with a bonus cable strap.
Ozito PXC 18V Cordless Inflator / Deflator is also marked down to $59.
Ah….its the SKU number, I thought the next lotto number
Can I go and price match at other Bunnings?
Want to know too but doubt it
I've been able to with previous deals I've found on ob.
It's up to them to go through with it tho
Closest store to me with stock is $10.
I was told they don't price match when trying other OzB Bunnings deals
Tried 2 stores in Perth over the phone who said they wouldn't price match from other Bunnings stores
I bought it last week in Perth WA for $15.Its still unopened and might want to return it
The PXC inflator is really good.
Second this. Have had it for 18 months for topping up the car and bike tyres each month and it's been great. I've mostly run it from 240V but every so often I use the battery and it's still pretty good for a top up. Never had to use it for a full inflation though.
I picked up the Autobarn version, which is supposedly made in the same factory, and looks nearly identical, and after a few uses it doesn't pump past 7psi. Tried to get it repaired, but they only refund now as it was end of line and I only paid 10 bucks for it, so I figure it's worth pulling apart to work out if the problem is fixable (e.g. a leaky hose). If anyone has any experience with these I would be happy to hear, since it is quite convenient having a battery operated one
Remember to always fully unwind your extension cord before use, especially if it is drawing a large amount of power.
Otherwise RIP House.
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Depends on what you're using on the other end for how much power it draws. Good tip if you are using high power machinery outdoors though!
What is the reasoning behind this?
The extension wire heats up when under load, if it is not unwound it will cause a fire.
I've always wondered about this. Seems to me it would heat up the same amount wound or unwound as it's the same amount of current.
@bmerigan: I am not 100% certain, but this is definitely a factor. There's a whole Australian standard about cable selection (AS3008) which goes into sizing spacing of cables and all that. You can have a thinner cable carry quite a bit more current if it has better ventilation than an equivalent size one with none, which makes a huge difference in cost for large power lines.
As a fun fact while I'm at it, underground electrical cables have obviously less ventilation than those large overhead transmission lines so that has to be factored into the design (fans and such could be added to increase ventilation but that also costs extra).
I'm not sure if having it coiled also has additional effects due to the magnetic fields created from the current, or if it's cancelled out due to having both phases in the wire. I should know lol, so hopefully someone can shed light on that.
@lancesta: Cool.
I came to the exact same conclusion about the magnetic field because yeah wires in both directions should cancel out completely.
@bmerigan: I had the same issue with some led strip lights. Plugged them in to give them a try but left them on for too long. Could smell something odd and found the middle of the spool was uncomfortably hot.
One strip by itself bearly gets warm, surround it by several other layers and the effect amplifies quickly.
It becomes a transformer.
Induction. Though its effects are being heavily overplayed here.
While there are risks, unless you've got it nice and tightly coiled up and you're drawing a good >2000w for an extended time, then you're unlikely to ever have issues (even under those conditions).
No one is using a tightly coiled up extension cord to run their welder.
Had a look on Google and saw one that was only unwound a little and mostly still on the coil and it had been used to charge an EV. The cable melted really severely. If you're charging your car unwind that cable!
Induction is not heating up any home extension leads, and the coil is not a 'transformer'. Two cores with current travelling in opposing directions simultaneously will prevent any of that.
You're told to unroll your leads for heat dissipation when carrying loads around the maximum rated for the lead.
Genuinely interested. I understand the fields cancel, but that act of the fields cancelling each other out doesn't generate any heat?
Edit: even in the earthing line
@lancesta: I can't answer that for certain sorry, but effectively no in this situation. As I understand it, in theory the electrons would not flow at all, but there could be some measurable heat created by the energy of opposing fields.
Typically, heat (of any considerable amount) is produced in an induction coil either when transferring large amounts of energy from coil to iron core (eg a transformer), or when high frequency is used, in the kHz range, coupled with a permeable (easily magnetised) material in the core (eg an induction cooktop). Both the lack of adequate frequency, and of core material both add to why no heat is produced.
@kongkurr: Cheers, your comparison to induction is perfect. Makes heaps of sense why it doesn't heat up (much) when you put it like that.
Damn it, I just get home from Bunnings having paid $13.11 for the 5m version of this cable. Didn't see any of these at the store though (Southport QLD)
Stock list of that inflator - not sure if they are on clearance at all stores
Powerpass is telling me its in stock at a lot more stores in WA than listed on nrby, though still at $79.98.
Also, how long since it's been $94? Pretty sure it came down to $79 quite a while ago…
There are two versions the one listed which appears to be a hybrid one (you can plug a lead in to run on mains power or battery) whereas the one for $80 in stock at most Bunnings stores are just batter powered.
Ah yeh my bad didn't notice that, Powerpass matches up when I look for the right I/N :)
Got one a few years back, very useful little gadget. Admittedly never use the 240V option but it's nice to have just in case…
Yeh, appears to be store specific unfortunately.
There are 2 stores in Pakenham. Which one is it?
Yes.
The one next to Officeworks.
I would have asked you to pick up for me and I could do local pickup 😉
how do you find out the price at your local store without going there?
By calling them up
For items like this you need trade access and the powerpass app.
Approx 12 left
These were $15 at greenacre yesterday
Doesn’t look like theres any stock atm
1.0mm² cross-section is 143m for a kilo of copper. So, 10 cords @ $5 = $50. Scrap copper for around $6/kg… no good!
Can this wire be used for 12v usage? Cut the plugs off each end.
Probably, however max 10A ~ 120W @ 12V so check power draw on whatever you connect up
I've used similar for some low voltage led garden lights. Whole system only uses 40w so it's been completely fine.
These were $10 at Northmead NSW end of last week. They had around 10. Was in front of the tools area.
For people on Cookie Kwan's side I saw these for $5 too at Altona last Thursday (08/09)
Where was it in the store?
Near the Trade desk, amongst some shelving units and those round timber panels. I ended up buying one on Friday evening after reading some of the good comments here, so unless someone's broden'd them should still be some.
Thanks mate! Still a few left when I got there.
Are these fine for normal garage use?
Out of curiosity I call Mackay Qld stores they have 100 of them but still $20 hopefully price drop soon.
Perfect for charging the Tesla when the neighbours are on holiday.
Does anyone check the prices in WA? I was $15 almost two weeks ago
Currently $10 at Bunnings Leopold and Waurn ponds
Show them the photo to price match
They don't price match there own stores…
Not always true. Depends which staff member you ask and how nicely/innocently you ask.
I won't say which store, but a Bunnings store did price match this deal for me a couple weeks ago. I'm certain I got lucky, but doesn't hurt to try/ask.
Still have few in Eastgardens
Anyone seen any more at other melb stores only seen them for $20
As dufflover mentioned above, Altona store have them for $5
Got these down to $10 (originally scans $20) by talking to manager at cranbourne.
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