In search of a 208v retractable cord reel

[480sparky]

I'm bidding a commercial kitchen remodel, and I need to find two of these:​

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But they need to be rated for 208 (or more) volts, equipment is 2700 watts.

All I can find are 120volt versions. Anyone know of where I can snag a couple?​

 

[wireguru]

once you get outside the light duty reels with molded connectors or a light on the end, they start getting expensive.

Cox makes a reel which will accomodate 30 feet of 12/3 SJO and is rated at 300 volts. The part number is PC10L-3012 (you can get it from them with cord on it as well, but if you do confirm the cord is SJOW as their spec sheet says SJO but I am pretty sure all SJO is really SJOW these days) Cost should be in the $200s.

See here for specs http://www.coxreels.com/quality_reels/pc10_series.html#low

wont a cord reel in a commercial kitchen get all full of gunk and be very difficult to clean?

what cord connector would you be putting on it?

 

[winnie]

Both McMaster and Grainger carry cord reels that don't have pre-attached plugs, which are rated for up to 600VAC. They are expensive and you need to add on the cost of suitable end caps.

Would a 'self retracting' cord be suitable? This is an SO cord that has been molded to take a spiral form, so it can stretch out to 4-5x its retracted length. This eliminates the need for slip rings, reel, bearings, etc, and greatly reduces the cost...but only for limited lengths.
http://www.philatron.com/NewCatalog/TAB7/Power_Coil_Cables_18-10Gauge.html

-Jon

 

[billsnuff]

grainger cat #400

grainger cat #400

page 399 Hubbell 12/4 and 10/4 16'

1500 to 1800, dollars, that is.