The Retracta C1 is a wall or ceiling mounted retractable extension lead with 20 metres of cable on an automatic spring rewind. Designed in Australia by Macnaught and SAA approved to AS/NZS 3105, it brings power to any point around a vehicle and takes the lead back off the floor when the job is done. Two models: 10 amp for a standard power point, 15 amp for higher draw equipment.

Australian designed 20 m cable Spring rewind SAA approved 10 A or 15 A 2 year warranty

What it isRetractable electrical cable reel, wall or ceiling mounted

Cable20 m of black H07RN-F, plus a 1.5 m feed cable

Models10 A (C1EC10A20D-AU) and 15 A (C1EC15A20D-AU)

RewindAutomatic spring rewind with ratchet stop

BracketPowder coated steel, 180 degree swivel, 3 position locking

CaseUV stabilised and UV resistant poly, dark grey

ProtectionThermal overload protection built in

ComplianceSAA approved to AS/NZS 3105

Warranty2 years against defects in materials and workmanship

RatingIndoor use only

10 amp or 15 amp

This is the only decision you need to make, and it comes down to one thing: what is already on your wall.

10 amp, C1EC10A20D-AU

Standard power point

3 x 1.5 mm² cable
1,000 W coiled, 2,000 W fully unwound
Plugs into any normal 10 amp outlet
Suits polishers, lighting, vacuums, chargers
No electrician needed

More headroom

15 amp, C1EC15A20D-AU

15 amp power point required

3 x 2.5 mm² cable
1,600 W coiled, 3,200 W fully unwound
Needs a 15 amp outlet installed
Socket still accepts 10 amp plugs
Suits pressure washers, extractors, dryers, heaters

Before you buy the 15 amp. A 15 amp plug has a wider earth pin and will not fit a standard 10 amp power point. If your bay does not already have a 15 amp outlet, a licensed electrician has to install one. Check the wall first.

The reverse is fine. The 15 amp socket on the reel takes standard 10 amp plugs, so a 15 amp reel runs all your 10 amp gear as well.

Side by side

	10 A, C1EC10A20D-AU	15 A, C1EC15A20D-AU
Cable size	3 x 1.5 mm²	3 x 2.5 mm²
Cable length	20 m	20 m
Inlet plug	AU 3 pin flat 10 A (M)	AU 3 pin flat 15 A (M)
Outlet socket	AU 3 pin flat 10 A (F)	AU 3 pin flat 15 A (F)
Max watts coiled	1,000 W	1,600 W
Max watts unwound	2,000 W	3,200 W
Power point needed	Standard 10 A	15 A, electrician fitted
Accepts 10 A plugs	Yes	Yes

Coiled and unwound, and why it matters

Every cable reel has two wattage ratings, and most people never notice the lower one.

Cable still wound on the drum cannot shed heat. Layers of cable sit against each other, the heat has nowhere to go, and the insulation gets hot. Cable pulled out and laid straight sheds that heat into the air. That is why the coiled rating is roughly half the unwound rating on both models.

Under 1,000 W, 10 A reel	Pull out what you need and leave the rest on the drum.
Over 1,000 W, 10 A reel	Unwind the cable fully before you switch the appliance on.Hard limit 2,000 W fully unwound.
Under 1,600 W, 15 A reel	Pull out what you need and leave the rest on the drum.
Over 1,600 W, 15 A reel	Unwind the cable fully before you switch the appliance on.Hard limit 3,200 W fully unwound.

The thermal overload protection is a backstop, not a licence to ignore the ratings. If it trips, something has been run outside what the reel is rated for.

How to work out which one you need

Do not guess from the brand or the size of the machine. The number is on the appliance.

1. Find the rating plate. Every appliance has one, usually a silver sticker or moulded panel near the cord entry. It lists volts, amps and watts.

2. Note the watts. If only amps are listed, multiply amps by 240 to get watts. A 7.5 A machine is roughly 1,800 W.

3. Check the plug. If the plug has a wide earth pin it is a 15 amp appliance and it needs the 15 amp reel. No adaptor around this.

4. Compare to the reel. The appliance must sit inside the unwound rating, and you unwind the cable fully if it is above the coiled rating.

5. Allow for start-up. Motors draw well above their rated power for the first moment. If a machine sits close to the limit, go up to the 15 amp reel rather than running at the edge.

We will not tell you a reel runs your machine without the numbers. Send us the rating plate off your pressure washer, extractor or dryer and we will tell you which model suits it.

Why a mounted reel in a detailing bay

What it fixes

Leads across the floor, the most common trip hazard in a bay
Cable dragged over paintwork during polishing and coating
Leads sitting in water near a wash bay
Cable run over by trolleys and jacks
Ten minutes a day spent coiling an extension lead
Damaged leads from being walked on and kinked

What to know first

Indoor use only, keep it out of direct spray
Needs a structural surface to mount to
The 15 amp model needs a 15 amp outlet
Guide the cable back by hand, do not let it snap in
Coiled wattage limit applies until the cable is out
Not a replacement for an RCD on the circuit

Mounting it overhead is the part people underestimate. A lead fed from the ceiling comes down to the work rather than across it, so there is nothing lying on the panel while you polish and nothing to drag over fresh coating. On a 20 metre cable, one reel mounted centrally reaches all sides of a vehicle and usually the next bay as well.

Where it gets used

Detailing studios and paint correction bays. Power to polishers, lighting and extractors without a lead on the floor.

PPF and ceramic coating installers. Overhead feed keeps cable off film and fresh coating.

Mechanical and automotive workshops. Power at the hoist, the bench and the floor from one point.

Home garages and sheds. One permanent reel instead of three extension leads in a corner.

Warehouses, factories and service areas. Fixed power where running a new circuit is not practical.

Marine, caravan and fleet workshops. Long reach around large vehicles and hulls.

Installing it

Position it centrally	Mount so the 20 m reaches every side of the vehicle and the bench. Central beats a corner.
Go overhead if you can	Ceiling mounting keeps the cable above the car and clear of trolleys, stands and polisher leads.
Fix to structure	A stud, a beam or solid masonry. Not plasterboard, not cladding. The reel plus 20 m of cable has real weight and the spring loads the bracket every time it retracts.
Set the swivel	The 180 degree bracket and 3 position lock let you aim the reel at the work area so the cable feeds straight rather than rubbing on the case.
Feed it back by hand	Walk the cable back rather than letting it rewind freely. This is the single biggest factor in how long the cable and the spring last.
Check the circuit	The reel has thermal overload protection, not an RCD. Your circuit should have RCD protection as required.

Full specifications

Specification	10 A model	15 A model
Brand	Retracta by Macnaught	Retracta by Macnaught
Series	C1 Series	C1 Series
Part number	C1EC10A20D-AU	C1EC15A20D-AU
Cable length	20 m	20 m
Feed cable length	1.5 m	1.5 m
Cable size	3 x 1.5 mm²	3 x 2.5 mm²
Cable type	H07RN-F	H07RN-F
Cable colour	Black	Black
Inlet plug	AU 3 pin flat 10 A (M)	AU 3 pin flat 15 A (M)
Outlet socket	AU 3 pin flat 10 A (F)	AU 3 pin flat 15 A (F)
Maximum voltage	240 V	240 V
Maximum amperage	10 A	15 A
Max wattage coiled	1,000 W	1,600 W
Max wattage unwound	2,000 W	3,200 W
Rewind	Automatic spring rewind	Automatic spring rewind
Case	UV stabilised and UV resistant poly, dark grey	UV stabilised and UV resistant poly, dark grey
Bracket	Powder coated steel, 180 degree swivel	Powder coated steel, 180 degree swivel
Swivel locking	3 position	3 position
Overload protection	Thermal	Thermal
Compliance	SAA, AS/NZS 3105	SAA, AS/NZS 3105
Application	Indoor use only	Indoor use only
Warranty	2 years, defects in materials and workmanship	2 years, defects in materials and workmanship

In the box

1 x Retracta C1 electrical cable reel, 10 A or 15 A depending on the variant selected

1 x 20 m cable, fitted to the reel

1 x 1.5 m feed cable

1 x 180 degree swivel mounting bracket

Common questions

Which model plugs into a normal power point?

The 10 amp model, C1EC10A20D-AU. It uses a standard AU 3 pin flat 10 amp plug and goes straight into any domestic or workshop outlet. The 15 amp model has a wider earth pin and physically will not fit a 10 amp socket.

Will my 10 amp tools work off the 15 amp reel?

Yes. A 15 amp socket accepts a standard 10 amp plug, because the 10 amp earth pin is narrower than the opening. So a 15 amp reel runs everything a 10 amp reel runs, plus the heavier gear. It is only the plug on the wall end that forces the decision.

Can I run a pressure washer off it?

Check the rating plate on the machine first. It has to sit inside the reel's unwound wattage limit, 2,000 W on the 10 amp or 3,200 W on the 15 amp, and the cable needs to be fully unwound if the machine draws more than the coiled rating. Most workshop pressure washers suit the 15 amp model. Send us the rating plate and we will confirm.

What does coiled wattage actually mean?

It is the maximum load you can run with cable still wound on the drum. Coiled cable traps heat, so the safe limit is lower. On the 10 amp reel that is 1,000 W coiled against 2,000 W unwound, and on the 15 amp reel 1,600 W against 3,200 W. For anything above the coiled figure, pull the cable all the way out before switching on.

Can it be mounted on the ceiling?

Yes. The reel is designed for wall or ceiling mounting and the 180 degree swivel bracket with 3 position locking lets you set the feed angle either way. Ceiling mounting is the better option in a detailing bay because it keeps the cable above the vehicle.

Can I use it outside or in a wash bay?

No. Macnaught rates the C1 electrical cable reel for indoor use only. Mount it in a dry part of the workshop and keep the reel body out of direct water spray. The case is UV stabilised, but that is about resisting degradation, not a weatherproof rating.

Does it have an RCD?

No. The reel has thermal overload protection, which cuts power if it overheats. That is a different thing to residual current protection. The circuit you plug it into should have RCD protection as required for your installation. Check with your electrician.

What is AS/NZS 3105?

It is the Australian and New Zealand standard covering approval and test specifications for electrical portable outlet devices, which includes cable reels. SAA approval to AS/NZS 3105 means the reel has been certified against that standard for sale in Australia.

What warranty does it carry?

Two years against defects in materials and workmanship. Macnaught is an Australian manufacturer with local support, which is the practical difference between this and an unbranded import reel.

How long will the spring last?

Longer if you walk the cable back rather than releasing it and letting it snap in. Free retraction is what kills springs, cracks cases and damages the plug on the end. It takes five seconds to guide it back and it is the single best thing you can do for the reel.

Is 20 metres enough for a detailing bay?

For a single or double bay, yes, comfortably. Mounted centrally and overhead, 20 metres reaches all four sides of a vehicle, the bench and usually the adjacent bay. If you are covering a long workshop, two reels mounted at either end beats one reel and a second extension lead.

Other Retracta reels we stock

Retracta R3 compressed air reel, 20 m the air equivalent for running blowers and air tools.

Retracta R3 water reel for wash bay water without a hose on the floor.

Retracta R3 high pressure water reel rated for pressure washer hose.

RetractaFLEX air reel 1/2 inch x 20 m with RACR with controlled retraction.

The full Macnaught range air, water and electrical reels plus accessories.

Specifications, ratings and compliance details are taken from Macnaught published product information for the Retracta C1 Series. Wattage limits are the manufacturer's figures and must not be exceeded. Installation and any new 15 amp outlet must be carried out in accordance with Australian wiring rules by a licensed electrician where required. Detailing Shed does not advise on electrical installation. Always check the rating plate of any appliance before connecting it, and read the instructions supplied with the reel.

Not sure whether you need 10 amp or 15 amp? Send us the rating plate off the machine you want to run and we will tell you which model fits.

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Name: Macnaught Retracta C1 20m Electrical Cable Reel - 10A & 15A
Brand: Macnaught
SKU: C1EC10A20D-AU
Price: 480.95 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

Your Rights Under Australian Consumer Law

Nothing in this policy limits or replaces your rights under Australian Consumer Law.

If a product has a major or minor failure, you may be entitled to a remedy under Australian Consumer Law. The terms below primarily apply to change-of-mind purchases and circumstances not covered by consumer guarantees.

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Due to safety, hygiene, freight and manufacturer restrictions, the following products are not eligible for change-of-mind returns:

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Ceramic coatings
Apparel
Pressure washer fittings
Polishers, buffers and polishing machines
All Kranzle products
All BigBoi products
All Chicago Pneumatic compressors
All Mytee machines and extractors
All Numatic machines and vacuums

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