Only the Jackson Rugged Plus 25m IP44 Heavy Duty Steel Cable Reel (RUGSTR25OR) is rated for outdoor use. All other Jackson powerboards, cable reels, adaptors and chargers are for indoor use only. It says so on their boxes.
The IP44 steel cable reel
- Its 3 outlets have covers that protect them from dust and splashing water.
- It's only IP44 rated when the covers are closed. Close the covers on any outlet you're not using.
- IP44 is splash-resistant, not waterproof. Don't leave it in the rain, in puddles or on wet ground.
All other Jackson power products
- Use them indoors only, in a dry place. This includes the Rugged Home cable reels, the wall-mount cable reel and Charge Guard iQ.
- Keep them away from water, rain, sprinklers, pools and wet floors.
- Don't use them with wet hands.
Using power outdoors safely
- Plug in to an outdoor socket protected by a safety switch (RCD), or a wall socket on a circuit with one.
- Keep the reel or powerboard off the ground and out of the weather.
- Unwind cable reels fully before use.
- Bring everything inside when you've finished.
Safety first
If a product gets wet, switch it off and unplug it at the wall if it's safe to do so, and don't use it again until our team has checked it. If it sparks, smokes or smells like burning, see My Jackson power product is sparking, smoking or overheating.
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