This four outlet powerboard from Arlec is sturdy, suitable for building works and other projects where simultaneous use of multiple electrical appliances is required.
- Portable Power Block 4 outlet with individual switches
- Rating 240 volt, 10 amp 2400 watt
- In-built residual current device (RCD) safety switch for protection against electric shock
- Overload protected
Usually around $79. Likely reduced to match the similar Aldi offering for $50.
Probably not, but they don't use Aldi brand (workzone) either.
Nah, tradies will get his electrician tradies to custom build one themselves, more cost effective :)
Yeah, arlec is fine. As long as it’s Aus rated, and it’s cheap, you’ll find most tradies don’t give a rats as long as the thing works. I know tradies that use Ozito, Ryobi tools because they’re cheap and do the job, they’ve also got better brands for more specific stuff like say Rothenburger, or Makita etc but with stuff like this as long as it does the job it’s fine has been my experience.
All tradies have a bunch of cheap brand tools.
Forgot your real tool at home? You pop into Bunnings to get the cheapest one that won't kill you to get you through the day, then it goes in your garage.
Is this more "powerful" than a regular power board? I need something for the laundry that can take the dryer and a few other smaller appliances. I tried a regular power board but it shorted after a few weeks, so I guess the warning labels were accurate about plugging it directly in to wall outlets ;) Anyway I've been miserably living with reaching behind the dryer and switching things around but it legit makes my day worse every time.
It's rated for 10A, 2400W, which is probably not enough to handle your dryer.
If the dryer plugs into a normal socket then it could only be rated at 10A or less so there is no reason why this or any other power board shouldn’t work, but if you actually run another appliance at the same time as the dryer then you could easily overload it.
I’m not sure how long the lead in this one is, but sometimes ones like this can Ben quite long. You’d probably be better off with a shorter lead to minimise losses and clutter. The real value in this one is the integrated RCD which is invaluable as a tradie where you may be plugging it into a source without an RCD at times. It never hurts to have extra protection, but in most homes that won’t be necessary.
The lead is 1.8m on this one. Aldi's version is 1.5m.
Course it would. A normal power point can't exceed 2400w either. I'd say the powerboards were on the too cheap side. A quality powerboard should be fine!
https://thegoodguys.sirv.com/Content/2019FY/Manuals/50052532…
As an example - this dryer only pulls aroun 1700 watts, well under 2400w maximum of powerboard/powerpoint.
What are the other things that will be plugged into the power board?
Sounds like you need to get more powerpoints installed.
This isn't really designed for in-door use, and while it will work fine, you're probably better off with a simple power strip.
What's the advantage of this over a $10 powerboard?
I have a generator I recently bought for when we get power outages. Should I be buying one of these to connect to the genny and plug in stuff, or will an extension cord with a powerboard do the same job?
Added RCD for safety is the point of these. Usually used on places like worksites where there is a chance of water being involved or a cord physically damaged resulting in potential danger. Also the sockets sit upright so dirt etc less likey to fall into the sockets.
EXPIRED deal: Bunnings have reverted the price back to $78
Do tradies really use arlec power boards?