[Kevin R]

Also dont leave any coiled in use 

[Kevin R]

The round sockets are a lot safer, but fitting an RCD device will ensure that you are working safely whichever socket you decide to go for. Interestingly the wet/dry commercial vacuum you have bought comes supplied with a standard plug on the end.

The standard plug and fuse arrangement is for indoor use with out an extension lead. When you add the extension lead things change because of power drop etc etc.

[Kevin R]

Try here

tmx-electrical.co.uk/product/113-16a-240v-25mm-Arctic-Grade-Ceeform-Extension-Cables.html

 

[jeff1]

good link Kev, £30 for the one ftp wants

[Kevin R]

good link Kev, £30 for the one ftp wants

I 've been looking for an hour  LOL    I need a new one myself.

 Be nice if you could get one on a reel though 

[jeff1]

I have never seen one on a reel but often on a plastic wrap around in caravan shops.

[Kevin R]

I have never seen one on a reel but often on a plastic wrap around in caravan shops.

I will be looking for one of those now LOL 

[jeff1]

There rubbish, its like the old ones you used to get with lawn mowers and break in no time.

[Brian B]

In respponse to the question Chris Galloway posted,  that is the type of adaptor that I use.  I also have a 13 amp adapter which you can buy from camping shops that has a 13 amp plug and connector for the circular plug.

Similar to the type that FTP posted. 

But I always have an RCD in the wall socket. 

My vacuum is a 3 motor 80 Ltr wet and dry, and I've had no problems running this, I also run a twin vaccuum three stage carpet cleaning machine from this extension, again with no problem and the draw of the carpet cleaner is far greater than my gutter vacuum. 

All you have to remember is don't leave any coiled up bacause the excessive draw on the power it makes the cable act as a coil and will cause the outer sheathing will plasticise and eventually melt.

[Kevin R]

In respponse to the question Chris Galloway posted,  that is the type of adaptor that I use.  I also have a 13 amp adapter which you can buy from camping shops that has a 13 amp plug and connector for the circular plug.

Similar to the type that FTP posted. 

But I always have an RCD in the wall socket. 

My vacuum is a 3 motor 80 Ltr wet and dry, and I've had no problems running this, I also run a twin vaccuum three stage carpet cleaning machine from this extension, again with no problem and the draw of the carpet cleaner is far greater than my gutter vacuum. 

All you have to remember is don't leave any coiled up bacause the excessive draw on the power it makes the cable act as a coil and will cause the outer sheathing will plasticise and eventually melt.

All depends on the length of the extension lead. As voltage drop will cause a problem.

[Chris Galloway]

I know from school not to leave wires coiled when your run a current through them, that why i always unreel any reeled extension.

Whats a few more seconds reeling it in? Just have to make sure you spread it out neat and tide so no one can trip over it.

Get plenty of practise with that with the wfp 

Thanks for that linky Kevin R! Just need to get that RCD and a connector for the vac now

[ftp]

Got the cable today - funny how they cut it to thirty metres for an electrician but wouldn't do it for me. Pop out to B&Q soon to see if they do an rcd plug.
Got another question fo the sparkeys on here - why is my extension lead fitted with an earth wire but the vacuum lead isn't?

[jeff1]

Got the cable today - funny how they cut it to thirty metres for an electrician but wouldn't do it for me. Pop out to B&Q soon to see if they do an rcd plug.
Got another question fo the sparkeys on here - why is my extension lead fitted with an earth wire but the vacuum lead isn't?

If your vac does not have an earth lead it means the vac is double insulated and therefore does not need an earth.
But still add the earth to your plug and socket in your extension lead.

[ftp]

Have done, thanks Jeff. Had a conservatory clean this morning so whilst i was up my step ladder i thought i'd try a couple of gutter scoop tools i have. Both seemed pretty useless to be honest especially where the gutter had internal bracing. Looks like either sucking the muck or blasting it out would seem the most complete way of cleaning.

[matt]

tesco's do breaker sockets, a couple of quid