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Prices may varyThis product ranks #5 of 6 in Retractable Cord Reel.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed August 13, 2026
TL;DR 30 ft of 16/3 SJT cord (3-conductor, 10 A rated), three grounded NEMA 5-15R outlets, no circuit breaker, wall-or-ceiling mount. cETLus certification is claimed by Bayco and corroborated by distributors but could not be confirmed with a database file number.
The SL-800 is a 30-ft spring-loaded retractable cord reel in a steel housing. The 16/3 SJT cord is indoor-rated thermoplastic; at 10 A over 30 ft, 16 AWG provides 30% headroom above the NEC 400.5 13 A rating for this gauge. cETLus certification is claimed by Bayco and consistent across distributor listings, but the Intertek ETL file number was not located in a database check on 2026-05-21. Three NEMA 5-15R outlets sit on a cord-end bar with an LED power indicator; no circuit breaker is integrated. Spring-loaded retraction includes auto-stop locking; some owners note locking variability and last-4-ft manual assist. The reel is well-reviewed by owners on Amazon, with no widespread retraction or slip-ring failure pattern documented.
Right choice for garage and workshop use running standard loads · battery chargers, polishers, work lights, shop vacs · within a 30-ft working radius at or below 10 A continuous. The steel housing and Bayco brand track record place it solidly above budget no-name imports. Skip it if the planned load exceeds 10 A, if a longer working radius is needed, or if database-confirmed UL 355 certification is a requirement for the application; upgrading to a reel with a confirmed file number and an integrated circuit breaker is the better choice for unattended or high-draw use.
UL 355 is the US product standard for cord reels · it covers heat buildup under rated load with the cord partially retracted in its housing, slip-ring assembly integrity, and outlet block thermal performance. The SL-800's cETLus listing could not be confirmed in the Intertek ETL database as of 2026-05-21; the certification score reflects that gap. The 16 AWG cord matches the stated 10 A rating at 30 ft per NEC Table 400.5, with meaningful headroom. No circuit breaker is present on the housing · overcurrent protection relies on the building circuit. Cord reels generate heat when used at high load with the cord partially retracted; a circuit breaker on the housing is a meaningful safety layer this unit lacks. The steel housing is fully recyclable at end of life; copper conductors strip cleanly for scrap recovery; the PVC jacket is the non-recyclable fraction.
The product displays a cETLus (Canadian and US ETL) certification mark, and Bayco's product page and multiple distributors list it as cETLus certified. A direct file number in the Intertek ETL database could not be confirmed via available search tools as of 2026-05-21. To verify the listing independently, search the Intertek ETL Mark Directory at intertek.com using 'Bayco' and 'SL-800'.
The SL-800 uses a 16/3 SJT cord · 16 AWG, 3-conductor (hot, neutral, and equipment ground), with a thermoplastic indoor-rated jacket. Per NEC Table 400.5, 16 AWG flexible cord is rated 13 A continuous; the SL-800's 10 A product rating provides 30% headroom at the 30-ft length.
No. The SL-800 does not include an integrated circuit breaker on the housing. The outlet bar has an LED power indicator only. Overcurrent protection is provided by the building's main circuit breaker.
Yes. The included brackets support both wall and ceiling mounting. The product page and the product listing confirm 'Installation Method: Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount.'
The Amazon listing for Bayco SL-800 Retractable Metal Cord Reel (30 ft) carries a California Prop 65 warning. California requires this warning on a very wide range of manufactured goods — including rubber, vinyl, plastic, and metal automotive parts — whenever trace exposure to any of roughly 900 listed substances (commonly phthalates or heavy metals) is possible, regardless of whether the specific product poses a meaningful health risk. As a passive accessory, Bayco SL-800 Retractable Metal Cord Reel (30 ft) has no Safety Data Sheet, so there's no chemistry breakdown to translate beyond that.
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