A Jackson powerboard or cable reel can take a total of 10 amps, about 2300 to 2400 watts, across all its sockets together. That's the same as one wall socket. Adding more outlets doesn't add more power.
This applies to Jackson Home, Raptor and Rugged powerboards, Rugged cable reels and extension leads, Move Worldwide powerboards and Charge Guard iQ. The rating is printed on the product label and the box.
How to work it out
- Find the wattage (W) on the label of each appliance you want to plug in.
- Add them together.
- Keep the total under 2400W. If you're close, use a wall socket for the biggest appliance.
Appliances that use a lot of power
Heaters, kettles, toasters, air fryers, irons, hair dryers, microwaves and many power tools can use 1500 to 2400W each. One of these can use up most of a powerboard's limit. Plug them straight into a wall socket where you can.
Why it matters
Going over 10A can make the powerboard, cable or reel overheat, and can cause a fire. Jackson powerboards and reels have overload protection that switches them off, but don't rely on it. If yours keeps switching off, you're probably plugging in too much. See My Jackson powerboard or cable reel has no power or keeps cutting out.
Cable reels
Unwind a cable reel fully before you plug in a high-power appliance. A wound cable can overheat even under the limit. See Do I need to unwind my cable reel fully before using it?
Safety first
If a powerboard or reel gets hot, smells like burning or sparks, stop using it. Switch it off and unplug it at the wall if it's safe to do so. See My Jackson power product is sparking, smoking or overheating.
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