25m Orange Caravan / Camping Hook up Extension Lead Cable with 16 amp Blue Plug and Socket

Maypole Electric 230v Mains Hook Up 25m Extension Lead Cable

It’s important to consider what the length of the cable is. Ideally the longer length you can get the better because if you’re going to a new caravan park, then you might be unaware of the layout of the pitches or how far the electrical supply point is to your caravan. The seems a very good quality cable - it is heavy but not too heavy for me. Used extensively in Europe on a recent trip and worked fine. It still remained flexible for coiling although the weather was quite warm so I'll update this again after a run in cooler weather.. Good value and good delivery from the partner I used.

Maypole 230V 25m Caravan Site Extension Lead

This means that from a safety perspective that it can be seen by people walking past even if the grass is slightly long. Dark leads aren’t the end of the world, but it means that they’re harder to see and could be a trip hazard. Ease of Use

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Genuine caravan hookup cables will be orange, making it highly visible. The colour of the cable is very important because it needs to be visible between the grass and gravel at your caravan pitch. Be careful buying blue 'Arctic' cable though, it stays softer and more flexible in cold weather but not all blue is Arctic and not all Arctic is blue!.

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Our collections by our couriers are happening as usual. As it stands, delivery times are not being affected too much. Please be aware though that Royal Mail and other couriers are sometimes prioritising essential items so please bear with us if your delivery takes slightly longer than expected. This 230V 25m caravan extension lead is specially designed for outdoor use. It is primarily made for connecting your caravan to an external hook up point, but it can also be used by boat users & campers. I've also come across some cheapo orange hookup cables for sale which are slightly slimmer, not noticeable until compared but it turned out to be 1. 25mm and about 7mm diameter. Another clue is 1. 5 is the common flex used in the home for kettles heaters etc and the largest size that comfortably fits a 3 pin plug, 2. 5 fits but you have to fight it in. Some of these lower quality leads are made in people’s homes so they haven’t been produced at a commercial level which could mean that they haven’t been properly safety tested. They may look good on the outside, but there’s no way of telling if they’ve been wired correctly on the inside. Warranty

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Although electric hook ups are, for the most part, safe; whenever electricity and potentially wet environments are involved you should always be extra careful. Make sure you follow the following tips: Watts is used to measure electrical power and amps is used to measure electrical current. An electrical appliance uses a current that’s measured in watts. For instance, most, common hairdryers use a current of 6.5 amps or 1500 watts. so what is the cross sectional area of the typical 25m length of orange 'hook-up' cable that is supplied with a caravan . . is it 2. 5mm or is it greater than that? Interests: My Wife (both of her Brothers are bigger than me), Our Caravan and anything that involves a bit of unusual wiring. As my Dad always said " He is never happier than when he's got a bit of wire." Also Shooting and flying / breaking model helicopters. The cables that use the highest quality materials will usually last longer so although they may cost slightly more, it’ll be worth it in the long run because you’ll need to replace it less often. This isn’t the type of product that you want to be replaced each year. Connections & Wiring

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Here comes the science bit. If you have always had trouble understanding what all the different terms mean, we’re here to help. What can I write about a 25m hook up lead. Well it's 25m long and bright orange which is what I would expect. The cable seems up to standards for electrical safety, and once on a cable reel is easy to use. The plastic fittings seem to be robust and well produced.