{"product_id":"mercury-4-gang-5m-cable-reel-with-thermal-cut-out-red","title":"Mercury 4 Gang 5m Cable Reel With Thermal Cut-Out - Red","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mercury 4-gang cable reel provides four 13A UK sockets on a 5-metre cable wound around an enclosed red plastic drum with a carry handle and manual winding knob. A thermal cut-out built into the reel trips if the cable overheats, protecting against the fire risk that occurs when cable reels are used fully wound under high load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for workshop, garage, office and domestic use where temporary power is needed at a distance from fixed sockets, the reel handles loads up to 3120W when the cable is fully unwound and up to 1200W when the cable remains on the drum. The enclosed drum protects the cable from dust, oil and mechanical damage when stored, and the carry handle allows the reel to be moved between work areas without tangling the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable uses 3x1.25mm² flexible conductors rated to A05W-F and conforms to BS EN 61242. The red outer casing provides high visibility on a workshop or site floor, reducing trip hazards. The reel measures approximately 220mm diameter and weighs 0.83kg when wound, making it compact enough to store on a shelf or in a vehicle boot without taking excessive space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. of gangs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240Vac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable : length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.83g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. load : wound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. load : unwound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3120W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the load rating drop when the cable is wound?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen cable is wound on a drum, the layers of cable trap heat and cannot dissipate it effectively. This increases the risk of the cable overheating under load. The thermal cut-out trips at a lower wattage when wound to prevent this. For loads above 1200W, unwind the cable fully before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the thermal cut-out do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thermal cut-out is a safety device that automatically disconnects power if the cable temperature exceeds a safe threshold. This prevents the cable insulation from melting and reduces fire risk. Once the reel cools, the cut-out can be manually reset using the button on the reel face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be used outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mercury reel carries no IP rating and is designed for indoor use only. The sockets and drum are not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain, wet conditions or damp environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cable specification is used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reel uses A05W-F 3x1.25mm² flexible cable conforming to BS EN 61242. This is a standard heavy-duty flexible cable suitable for temporary power applications up to 13A when fully unwound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVSL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45313441366283,"sku":"429.871UK","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/429871UK_CO1_9b89f1ac-a1e6-4572-910a-8277052feec1.jpg?v=1715192952","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/mercury-4-gang-5m-cable-reel-with-thermal-cut-out-red","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}