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By taking some time to make a smart and informed decision just now you can avoid the risk of having to buy several of these products over the years to replace broken or worn models that didn’t last long. This advanced and powerful tower charger is a good camping extension lead to bring with you on any big or small adventure. It can be a fun way to go “glamping”, as it has 8 main outlets and 4 USB chargers that can be used at the same time to keep all of your devices charged up.

With high quality extension leads and plenty of related products from top manufacturers such as Eveready and Energizer, you can feel confident that each of our items will be safe, durable and ideal for the job at hand. With regards to this being waterproof it most certainly is not and should not be used in the wet. The cable is 1.25mm and you can send a sensible 3000 Watts of power through the lead without cutting out BUT make sure the cable is unwound. If the cable is still reeled and you put some hard work on it, then it’ll overheat and cut out. I had one that failed and actually melted the cable together once (not this model or manufacturer) but worth remembering just how important it is to unwind the cable. At the time of writing this article, the centurion EXT was on sale for around 15 quid. That’s not bad at all for a ten-metre cable reel, fully enclosed in a plastic casing. Of course, with the low price come a few minor faults, but for simple home use it is fine, and a lot of people don’t want to spend the Earth for their extension leads. This is one of the best waterproof outdoor extension lead products partly because of the extra length and partly because it is so well built. The open drum cable reel has a steel frame and carry handle, making it easy to move around. Having said that, the length of this cable means that winding it in can be time-consuming anyway.

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There are a number of features to look for when choosing the right waterproof external extension for your needs. Now, if you have a smaller garden, the idea of unwinding 50 metres of cable might sound like a bit oof a nightmare, but thankfully, this product is also available in smaller sizes of 20 and 25 metres. The orange extension cable makes it highly visible, even at night. While this is a standard protocol among camping extension leads, it is important to note and maintain this high visibility for the safety of all campers. Although this is advertised as ‘heavy duty’, you should take it with a very large pinch of salt. The plastic used for the casing and other parts isn’t the best, and in some parts felt a bit loose or less than robust.

Some claim to have run four 2000 Watt heaters on one lead. If they did, it wouldn’t be for long and defies science 😀 After all you have a max Watts rating of 13 Amps * 240 Volts (3120 Watts). One heater on full power, or two half power is the most you sensibly want to push through this power cord! If you do manage to overload the cable and pop the fuse then you’ll not have much trouble replacing, it is designed for easy swap over. The main thing that I think will put people off is the bright green casing and cable. Personally, I didn’t really like it, and thought it made it more difficult to see the cable in the grass. It did make things easier when the sun went down though, so I guess it comes down to personal opinion.If you are looking for a heavy-duty charging extender that comes with multiple plugins and ports, this might be a good item to start looking at. It comes with 3 13Amp mains plugs and 3 additional USB ports so you can charge up to 6 items at once.

Good camping leads will come with weather protection. Lids and covers are available so you can shield the electrical components of the plug against rain. It should also be protected against dust and other wires. 3. Sound Construction It even includes a detachable torch that can be integrated into your power system or used separately. This hearty charger is a go-to item for big or long-term camping trips where a regular source of electricity is needed. Centurion EXT1038 2 Way UK 3Pin Plug 10amp Extension Reel with 10 Metre Heavy-Duty Winding Cable and Safety Cut Out SwitchIn terms of the all-weather suitability, this will also vary widely from one extension cable to the next. Typically, the rugged types that are designed for use on tough outdoor jobs will handle tough weather (as well as higher amp usage). naturally, you also need the units that will be powering them. This review of the top 10 camping extension leads has given you an overview of the best leads and extensions on the market today.