Summer is not only a time for rest but also a season for repairs. Owners of dachas and country houses plan how they will equip them, remember what power tools they have: a drill, a lawnmower, a saw... You can't manage without these helpers in the household, and connecting them will be helped by power extension cords from the TWIST IEK line.
The new series of extension cords presented by IEK is specially designed for connecting electrical equipment in home conditions, at construction sites, and in garden plots. TWIST IEK extension cords save space, are safe and ergonomic, and their design includes interesting "features" for convenient use in various situations. Which ones? We'll tell you about them in detail.
Auto-rewind — with one button
What's the most unpleasant thing when working with a power extension cord? Of course, the need to wind up the cable after disconnecting from the grid, because the cord can be 10 meters long or more!
The auto-rewind mechanism in TWIST IEK extension cords will collect the cable onto the reel and prevent it from tangling or kinking. This makes using the extension cords as convenient as possible and saves space when storing them.
But imagine that during work you accidentally press the auto-rewind button — with electrical equipment turned on, this can be dangerous! IEK specialists have provided a kind of insurance against unpleasant surprises.
The extension cord cable has a retainer, and the housing has a cable locking hole for the required length. Together, they prevent rewinding if the button is accidentally pressed. Just set the retainer to the length you need — and you can work calmly.
You are sawing wooden blanks, for example, for a garden gazebo, and at this time, an assistant joins you, ready to sand them. A familiar situation? The problem is that you might not calculate the load on the extension cord, and it will start to overheat.
For such a case, all models of the TWIST IEK extension cord series are equipped with thermal protection. In case of overload or short circuit, it will disconnect the device from the grid and prevent fire. After the thermal switch trips, you need to reduce the total load power, wait 1-2 minutes, and turn the extension cord back on using the "Reset" button.
And by the way, the technical characteristics of TWIST IEK reel extension cords allow connecting quite powerful equipment:
· Cable cross-section — 3ࡧ.5 mm².
· Rated current — 16 A.
· Maximum load power — 3500 W.
Indoors or outdoors?
The answer to this question depends only on your plans. If you don't plan to use the extension cord outdoors, you can choose models with IP20 protection degree. They are recommended for use in dry premises where there is no risk of moisture ingress.
If work awaits in the garden plot or in damp and dusty premises, we recommend choosing extension cords with IP44 protection degree. Their design includes protective covers that prevent dust and moisture from entering the sockets.
TWIST IEK extension cords with IP44 (left) and IP20 (right) protection degree.
Reliable protection against mechanical damage is provided by the powerful molded housing of TWIST extension cords. A convenient handle will allow easy carrying of the devices over the required distance.
It's worth mentioning separately the cable used in TWIST IEK extension cords. Models with IP44 protection degree use KG-type cable, which is equipped with rubber insulation and sheathing. It has high flexibility and resistance to multiple bends, guaranteeing its long service life at temperatures from –25 to +40 °C.
Extension cords with IP20 protection degree are equipped with a flexible and mechanically resistant PVA cable. It is also reliable and safe in operation.
Always in its place!
The TWIST IEK extension cord series includes a single-outlet model equipped with a metal bracket. This allows fixing the device in a convenient place and providing an additional outlet, for example, in a garage, without laying electrical wiring.
The metal bracket is installed on any flat surface, rotates over 180°, and provides freedom during work. Mounting hardware is included.
In the single-outlet extension cord, short cable tension activates the built-in spring, which winds up the cable. Like the four-outlet extension cords, the "little one" is equipped with thermal protection. And a light indicator on the front side allows easy understanding of whether it is connected or not.
Choose from six TWIST models the one most suitable for your tasks and get 3 years of warranty from the Russian brand IEK!