Buying a 110 V site extension reel? Read three labels before ordering

Start with the kit that is already on site. A cable reel sits between a supply and a tool, and the markings at both ends matter. Length is useful only after those connections and the reel’s load rating match the job.

Read the supply outlet

Record the voltage and current marking on the outlet the reel will connect to. Ask the site lead if the supply is unfamiliar. Cable colour and a photograph are useful clues, while the labels and model information give the details needed to order.

Read the tool’s plug and plate

Check the actual tool plug and the tool’s rating plate. If two tools are planned, note both and confirm how they will be used. The number of outlets describes how many connections the reel has. Check the reel’s documented load limits for the intended use.

Match the exact reel and the route length

CED identifies the AXIOM WCR251 as a 25 m, 110 V extension reel with two 16 A outlets and a three-pin site plug. Check the supplied reel label for the applicable wound and unwound ratings and follow its instructions. Measure the route the cable would actually take around obstacles.

Make the collection note specific

Write down the supply marking, each tool’s plug and rating, the route length and the conditions on site. If any label is unreadable or the outlet type is uncertain, have the site lead confirm the equipment before ordering.

Model reference and selection details. CED AXIOM WCR251 product page.