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

B&q,handy,cheap and cheerful

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;

Tradetiler Tilers Extension Leads

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!

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

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

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.

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.

Originally Posted by david campbell

B&q,handy,cheap and cheerful

Same with me

Originally Posted by 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.

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

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.

"should not be using 240v" sorry!

For site work or domestic

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

Only ever use 110v and always with a circuit breaker attached.

Yeah, but who uses 110v on domestic jobs compared to 240v

Originally Posted by aph257

Yeah, but who uses 110v on domestic jobs compared to 240v

I do. As most tools are 110v anyway.

Me too. My saws are 110v. If I need to put them outside and it rains I'd rather get a shock from 110v than 240v.

Originally Posted by aph257

Yeah, but who uses 110v on domestic jobs compared to 240v

All my gear is 110v too...... You need to check out your insurance if your using 240v, you may not be covered.

Share and share alike,

i've bought enough leads to last me 10 life times, most of which have been 'borrowed' by other trades (aka stolen), I now believe that it is common law that if an extension lead is left unattended that legally ownership rights are passed on to you and as such I have been exercising my rights for the past 2 years

Hope this helps

Originally Posted by Stewart__SPM

All my gear is 110v too...... You need to check out your insurance if your using 240v, you may not be covered.

hmmm. I'll check when i get home.

To the best of my knowledge (which I admit is limited) wherever you are carrying out your work is officially classified as a site (domestic or commercial) and as such the same regs apply. I have just done my Domestic Electrical Installer & Part P. And one of the topics was about leaving a temporary supply for tradespeople doing a refurb. We were told that a 110v supply should be installed and all 240v physically removed. The reason is that 110v limits any potential shock threat to a non-fatal level. However, they guy taking it admitted that he had hardly ever seen anyone using 110 on domestic jobs.