This International Standard applies to cable reels for a.c. only, with a rated voltage above
50 V and not exceeding 250 V for single-phase cable reels and above 50 V and not exceeding
440 V for all other cable reels, and a rated current not exceeding 16 A. They are intended for household,
commercial and light industrial and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors, with particular
reference to safety in normal use.
This standard does not apply to:
— cable reeling devices incorporated in appliances or luminaires;
— cable reeling devices associated with appliances or luminaires.
This standard may be used as a guide for cable reeling devices incorporated or associated in appliances
or luminaires as far as it is applicable.
Cable reels complying with this standard are suitable for use at ambient temperatures not normally
exceeding 25 °C, but occasionally reaching 35 °C.
In locations where special conditions prevail, special construction may be required.
BS EN 61242:1997+A1:2008 Referenced Document
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BS EN 61242:1997+A1:2008 history
2018BS EN 61242:1997+A13:2017 Electrical accessories. Cable reels for household and similar purposes
1998BS EN 61242:1997+A1:2008 Electrical accessories. Cable reels for household and similar purposes
1998BS EN 61242:1998 Electrical accessories - Cable reels for household and similar purposes