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Cable Reel

A Cable Reel is an electrical utility item in DayZ used to connect powered devices to a Power Generator. It extends generator power by 15 meters and can be used with items like Construction Lights, Battery Chargers, Xmas Lights, and another Cable Reel.

Quick item summary

TypeEquipment / Electrical Utility
Main useConnect powered devices to a generator
Power range15 meters
Works withPower Generator, Construction Light, Battery Charger, Xmas Lights
Can connect toAnother Cable Reel

Quick answer

The Cable Reel is used to connect electrical items to a Power Generator. It acts like an extension cable for powered base and utility items, making it useful for lighting, battery charging, and generator-powered setups around camps or bases.

In-game description

“A spool of electrical wire with sockets and plugs, used to connect various electrical components.”

Main Uses

How to use this item

Connect to a Power Generator

Hold the Cable Reel in your hands and connect it to a Power Generator to extend the generator's power range.

  1. Place or find a Power Generator.
  2. Hold the Cable Reel in your hands.
  3. Look at the Power Generator.
  4. Use the connect option when it appears.
  5. Place the Cable Reel where you want to extend power.
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Connect powered devices

Once the Cable Reel is connected to a generator, powered devices can be connected to the reel.

  1. Connect the Cable Reel to a Power Generator.
  2. Place the powered device within range of the reel.
  3. Connect the device to the Cable Reel.
  4. Turn on the generator if it is not already running.
  5. Turn on the powered device.
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Daisy chain Cable Reels

Cable Reels can be chained together to extend generator power farther from the source.

  1. Connect the first Cable Reel to a Power Generator.
  2. Connect another Cable Reel to the first Cable Reel.
  3. Repeat if you need more range.
  4. Place powered devices near the final reel.
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Repair the Cable Reel

A damaged Cable Reel can be repaired with an Electronic Repair Kit or Duct Tape.

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How to get Cable Reel

  • Search industrial loot areas.
  • Check garages, workshops, sheds, warehouses, and work buildings.
  • Look near power-related, tool, or construction loot routes.
  • Take one from abandoned bases or camps when safe.

Spawn info

IndustrialCommon
  • • Cable Reels spawn in industrial-type loot areas.
  • • They are listed as common on the wiki.
  • • They are especially useful for generator-powered base setups.

Important notes

  • A Cable Reel connects electrical devices to a Power Generator.
  • It extends generator power by 15 meters.
  • It can connect to Construction Lights, Battery Chargers, Xmas Lights, and another Cable Reel.
  • Only one item can be connected to a Cable Reel at a time, so it does not work as a power splitter.
  • Cable Reels can be daisy chained to extend power farther from a generator.
  • The Cable Reel itself needs no other items or tools to be placed or attached to a power system.
  • If the Cable Reel looks rolled up while in placement mode, it may be too far from the power source.
  • It takes 12 inventory slots and weighs 5 kg.
  • It can be repaired with an Electronic Repair Kit or Duct Tape.
  • It is found in industrial locations and is listed as common.