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Woot! ReelWorks 12AWG 65' Heavy Duty Commercial Reel Retractable Extension Cord w/Triple Tap & Circuit Breaker $79.99 & Free Prime Ship Woot.com

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ReelWorks Extension Cord Reel Retractable 12AWG x 65' Foot 3C/SJT Heavy Duty Commercial Cable Triple Tap Connector Power 15A 125VAC 1875W

I've been using the 40' version of this in a reversed-plug config (for when I roll the table out for large cuts) on my vintage cabinet table saw for a year or so and it has been excellent... rolls up smoothly, very sturdy insulation holds up to abrasion, and 12AWG handles all the current needed to spin up my saw with ease.

https://tools.woot.com/offers/ree...ord-reel-4

$79.99 with Free ship for Amazon Prime members, otherwise $12 for 2-day shipping.

Currently $160 on Amazon.
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06-11-2022 at 12:09 AM.
06-11-2022 at 12:09 AM.
If using high amp tools you should pull the whole cord out so it's not rolled up, for best results.
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06-11-2022 at 12:15 AM.
06-11-2022 at 12:15 AM.
Quote from contaction :
If using high amp tools you should pull the whole cord out so it's not rolled up, for best results.
Good point, though it's not so much a "best results," thing, but rather... excess heat, melted insulation, fire thing.
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06-11-2022 at 12:16 AM.
06-11-2022 at 12:16 AM.
Quote from labboypro :
Good point, though it's not so much a "best results," thing, but rather... excess heat, melted insulation, fire thing.

Yeah, best results!
I was keeping it simple Smilie
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06-11-2022 at 04:17 AM.

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06-11-2022 at 04:17 AM.
Quote from contaction :
If using high amp tools you should pull the whole cord out so it's not rolled up, for best results.
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Why? It is tested and certified by ETL as is, with no mention, need, or requirement to unroll at the maximum rated 15amps that is fuse protected. I agree, because the 12awg SJT can safely carry 20amps at less than 5% loss at 65 feet. Unroll or not, it is your choice, but has nothing to do with 'best results' or safety.

Now, that 3C/SJT wire is going to get a little stiff in cold temperature and best for inside, or perhaps run a decent load to warm it up a little.
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PS: We have the 80ft version, but the reviews [amazon.com] for the OP are decent.... and looking around, the price is excellent. Repped
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06-11-2022 at 06:53 AM.
06-11-2022 at 06:53 AM.
Purchased this unit a few years back. Love it. The mounting was a pain as you couldn't get easy access due to the design. But once it's in I have been impressed with this unit. Gets a thumbs up from me.
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06-11-2022 at 06:53 AM.
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Quote from labboypro :
Good point, though it's not so much a "best results," thing, but rather... excess heat, melted insulation, fire thing.

Even @15 amps there should be no issue using this cord fully housed. On an extension cord heat is generated at the ends by resistance, not nearly as much along the path of the wire. A 12awg cable is technically rated for up to 2400watts/20amp where as this is intended to be used on a 15amp/1800watt circuit. The cable has a breaker built in, but even if it didnt, at most you are gonna get to 2000 watts peak before your main breaker on that circuit tripped.
There's still plenty of wiggle room before this cable became a fire hazard, and absolutely no reason anything should be melting at any point during proper use.
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06-11-2022 at 07:28 AM.
06-11-2022 at 07:28 AM.
Can this be mounted to the ceiling?
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06-11-2022 at 07:39 AM.
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Sold out a minute ago
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06-11-2022 at 07:53 AM.
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The reason it is recommended to unroll it is because coils of wire are inductors so you're adding impedance and it will heat up more than the same wire unspooled. Whether the effect is significant enough to cause a problem, hard to say but the more current you draw and the cheaper the brand, the more likely it is. I've just made it a habit to do it foranything other than light loads, and with a reel like this it's not exactly hard to do.
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06-11-2022 at 08:09 AM.
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Do woot deals ever restock? Just missed it!
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06-11-2022 at 09:24 AM.
06-11-2022 at 09:24 AM.
Quote from ToolDeals :
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Why? It is tested and certified by ETL as is, with no mention, need, or requirement to unroll at the maximum rated 15amps that is fuse protected. I agree, because the 12awg SJT can safely carry 20amps at less than 5% loss at 65 feet. Unroll or not, it is your choice, but has nothing to do with 'best results' or safety.

Now, that 3C/SJT wire is going to get a little stiff in cold temperature and best for inside, or perhaps run a decent load to warm it up a little.
ESFI testing has determined it can create dangerous conditions, and includes,the recommendation in their literature. .. https://eta-safety.lbl.gov/sites/...ochure.pdf

Also, read the manual that comes with the product.
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06-11-2022 at 09:54 AM.
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Quote from labboypro :
ESFI testing has determined it can create dangerous conditions, and includes,the recommendation in their literature. .. https://eta-safety.lbl.gov/sites/...ochure.pdf [lbl.gov]

Also, read the manual that comes with the product.
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Nothing you have provided is specifically for this OP product that is protected by a 15amp breaker, but rather a generic application for all extension cords. Unlike most loose extension cords, you are not going to overload this retractable... not happening. In fact, besides convenience of storage, the purpose of a retractable cord is to keep excess from laying on the floor to get damaged or trip over.

ETL (Edison Testing Laboratories) certification is a third party testing lab that follows UL guidelines, but with OSHA oversight pertinent to usage in the construction industry. In other words, for typical usage, it is better than just UL approved.
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06-11-2022 at 10:05 AM.
06-11-2022 at 10:05 AM.
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Nothing you have provided is specifically for this OP product...
Correct. It applies, per ESFI to all extension cords, ones that you roll up on your arm, and ones that roll up for you. Do it or don't. Nobody here is forcing you to be safe. Also, the "not a step" spot on a ladder can be used as a step if you want.
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06-11-2022 at 10:30 AM.
06-11-2022 at 10:30 AM.
Quote from labboypro :
Correct. It applies, per ESFI to all extension cords, ones that you roll up on your arm, and ones that roll up for you. Do it or don't. Nobody here is forcing you to be safe. Also, the "not a step" spot on a ladder can be used as a step if you want.
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You are talking in circles and semantics with perhaps the most basic relevancy that is generic to ALL extension cords. Listen, I thumbed up this post and sent you a Rep for a valid reason, so cease with the ignorant narcissistic nonsense of you are trying to take a horse to water. I have already forgotten more than you will ever know when it comes to electrical, tools, usage and construction. I have even fought OSHA in court and won.

Btw, ESFI is not a governing body, but rather trying to be relevant.
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