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HPM Handy Man Powerboard and Extension Lead - Value Pack $59 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass) @ Bunnings

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HPM Handy Man Powerboard and Extension Lead - Value Pack $59 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass) @ Bunnings
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LDingoMan29 on 05/06/2025 - 20:16 bunnings.com.au (5809 clicks)
Last edited 05/06/2025 - 21:15 by 2 other users

I was perusing the web for an RCD power bank as I do some electronic repairs at home. I stumbled upon this small gem. The powerboard itself goes for $75.24 and the extension cable $14.53 both at bunnings. If you google this pack a similar pack shows up at Mitre 10 which has the $30 powerboard bundled instead. I strolled into Bunnings Rothwell today and there were about 30 of these at the back (used the Bunnings app to locate). I double checked and they are definitley have the $75 power board in there.

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  • justtoreply on 05/06/2025 - 21:41
    +9

    Why on earth does this powerboard seem to have great big plug spacing when power tools never have large power bricks. Yet I can't get a domestic powerboard with big plug spacings despite most appliances having oversized power bricks rollseyes

    • andresampras on 05/06/2025 - 21:43
      +3

      Plenty of domestic powerboards with one or two wide-spaced outlets

      • justtoreply on 05/06/2025 - 21:45
        +3

        One or two doesn't cut it. One long strip with half a dozen widely spaced ports should be kinda obvious as an item that would sell great

        • andresampras on 05/06/2025 - 22:01
          +3

          https://amzn.asia/d/8kqkjmg

        • smartazz104 on 06/06/2025 - 07:18
          +3

          I wish the makers of fat adapters would make them not so fat.

        • redpen on 06/06/2025 - 19:41

          You can get short 15cm extension cables for that. Extra cost, sure.

          https://amzn.asia/d/b7k3K5I

          There's other cable options - this was just the first hit.

          • outlander on 06/06/2025 - 20:13

            @redpen: Love this idea but so overpriced. If I could buy a 10pk of those for $20, I would in a heartbeat

            • redpen on 06/06/2025 - 21:29

              @outlander: I reckon there's cheaper options on Ali for example, and you don't always need a whole powerboard worth of extensions. But yeah, 2 cables for 16 is a bit much.

    • ripprind on 05/06/2025 - 22:09
      +2

      Some bricks seem to have extra plastic bits on the side, made just so you cant fit them next to each other on aboard. For years I haven't found out WHY!?

      • m9 on 05/06/2025 - 23:04
        +1

        I just snip them off.

        • ripprind on 07/06/2025 - 08:56

          often they are quite substantial bits of plastic and would need a hacksaw or a grinder to remove.

          • makeyouryear on 07/06/2025 - 18:16

            @ripprind: Decent nippers will manage. I use Knipex bolt end cutting nippers (61 01 200).

      • artxo on 06/06/2025 - 10:34
        +1

        I've always assumed the plastic 'fins' are to allow some air flow around the power plug/brick and thus avoid the possibility of several close fitting plugs getting too warm.

        • ripprind on 07/06/2025 - 08:57

          that would make sense but mostly these are very low power devices, providing up to 24W of power max.

      • jason andrade on 08/06/2025 - 12:58

        Engineering requirements to meet standards..

        Sometimes that is for toughness. Other times it’s to deal with manufacturing (tolerances).

        Having talked to folk in the manufacturing business, the constraints these things are built to are amazing.

    • MasterScythe on 05/06/2025 - 22:58
      +2

      All my ryobi chargers have big power bricks.

    • iDroid on 06/06/2025 - 11:44
      +1

      Though the angled orientation of the pins probably negates most of the spacing benefit.

      • justtoreply on 06/06/2025 - 15:35

        That's a dust cover. The cover rotates and underneath it's normal.

  • montorola on 05/06/2025 - 21:44

    This deal is tempting but trying to figure out a use case for this

    • sydney rider on 05/06/2025 - 21:45
      +14

      Cosplaying a tradie?

      • Protractor on 06/06/2025 - 10:16
        +1

        Just add hard hat> Village People impersonation.

    • redpen on 06/06/2025 - 19:44

      Pressure washer. Several of them.

  • cmoddoo on 05/06/2025 - 21:45

    Nice find!
    Want one but I can't really find a good enough excuse to buy it

  • ripprind on 05/06/2025 - 22:11

    They got on to it? No longer available :(
    edit ; Now its back again

  • bcYield on 05/06/2025 - 22:59

    Got one. Also needs a reel for a longer extension lead.

  • rumblytangara on 05/06/2025 - 23:22
    +1

    What am I missing here- what makes this any difference from any other power aboard besides being bright yellow?

    (Serious question)

    • DannyBoy on 06/06/2025 - 04:23
      +1

      Built in RCD device in the socket head

    • 9839002 on 06/06/2025 - 11:51

      The sockets have little rotating covers that keeps dust out as well.

    • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 06/06/2025 - 17:17
      -1

      I don't know what RCD is either. ai said a lot but from what I get it's like a circuit breaker switch you have in your electrical boxes outside the home.

    • outlander on 06/06/2025 - 20:17
      +3

      You are missing the fact that people here are dumb as f

      You can buy standalone RCD plugs for $35
      A place called Mabeldirect even has them for $20 with free shipping

  • IdBuyThat4aDollar on 06/06/2025 - 13:20

    Any benefits to having an RCD in one of these if your house has RCD's on the circuit?

    • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 06/06/2025 - 17:19

      not an expert but I think for tradies and high power tools. like e.g. someone is using high power tool, the extension cable falls and another tradie cuts it by accident with the saw they were using? extra safety?

    • jason andrade on 08/06/2025 - 13:02

      None really if your house has RCD breakers.

      Not every house does. Many still don’t have breakers at all (just fuses).

      Sometimes the benefit is this might trip the powerboard RCD but hopefully before (also) tripping the house RCD - which is much more inconvenient.

      Many houses may have RCDs on some circuits but not others..

      There’s a lot of safety situations where there’s a reason to have an RCD “close” and visible rather than relying on a (sub)board.

      🤷🏾

  • jytam on 06/06/2025 - 13:44
    +1

    I think this is better.. alot more tidiier and easy 2 put away.. best of all, its chepa - $24.97
    https://www.bunnings.com.au/cordtech-7m-4-outlet-home-office…

    I got the 10M version of this with 2 x USB @3.4A for $29.99, i think its a promo item and was sitting in a box on the isle.

    • L84skewL on 06/06/2025 - 18:45

      I believe that one has no RCD.

    • redpen on 06/06/2025 - 21:32

      Be careful of those reels. - make sure to retract the full reel before using it.

      • ripprind on 07/06/2025 - 09:00

        I thought you need an iron core for magic to happen? Is this setup dangerous at 2000W?

  • hash50 on 06/06/2025 - 17:23
    +1

    Good in places where you are unsure whether there is an RCD and also for working with diesel generators.

  • OriginalDan on 07/06/2025 - 14:46

    is there anything similar with individual switches?

  • makeyouryear on 07/06/2025 - 18:25
    +1

    This is a great buy for anyone using an inverter with either a portable battery or generator.

    Using 230V in this way often (I assume) lacks the protection you'd normally get from a switchboard RCD on mains power.

  • p947387 on 21/06/2025 - 12:37
    +1

    I was at bunnings today and saw that the price is now $39 (no special ticket). Same price online too for VIC at least

    • Hamish125 on 21/06/2025 - 13:59

      Yep, was just about to post similar. $39 in WA (Balcatta store)

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