In short: The Debflex brand is a small electrical equipment company based in the Somme region of France since 1948, now part of the Legrand group. It makes no raclette machines, but it does make what goes with them: the extension cord and power strip that bring electricity to the middle of the table, and we feature two of them.
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The brand in a few lines
According to the brand’s presentation at the retailer Bricozor, “1948 marks the start of the Debflex company and its establishment in the Somme département.” The company originally specialized in plastic injection molding, before focusing on electrical equipment: switches, sockets, flush-mounting boxes, panels and circuit breakers, lighting, extension cords and power strips. In 2018, the business press described it as a family-run maker of low-voltage electrical equipment for DIY, and its CEO then presented it as the second-biggest player in the DIY market, behind Legrand.
It was in fact Legrand that took control of Debflex in 2018. The group’s press release describes a company based in Feuquières-en-Vimeu, in the Somme, with about 120 employees and revenue of about 35 million euros, earned mostly in France. For our purposes, the brand publishes detailed technical sheets: the one for the 335531 extension cord states, for example, the cable cross-section, the maximum load and the French standard NF C 61-314. It’s less glamorous than a caquelon, but it’s what keeps the fuses from blowing at the second raclette pan.
Video
Video: Debflex on YouTube. Official Debflex video: installing a socket, not an extension cord, but a good look at the brand’s know-how.
Video: Debflex on YouTube. Official Debflex video about a flush-mounting box, another product from the brand.
Video: Abeille Assurances on YouTube. An insurer’s prevention video about power strips in general (not a Debflex product), useful before plugging in the raclette machine.
Its products at Raclette Club
| Model | Type | Who it’s for | Review | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335531 extension cord, 3 m (ASIN B00CA7QZRI) | 3 m extension cord, 3G1.5 mm² cable, 16 A, 1 socket | People whose wall socket is too far from the table | Review coming soon | Check the price on Amazon.fr |
| 705950 power strip, 3 sockets (ASIN B00GV7VZV4) | 3-socket 2P+E power strip, 16 A, short cord | People who need several sockets near the table | Review coming soon | Check the price on Amazon.fr |
What we think of the Debflex brand
What we like about Debflex, on paper, is the seriousness of its technical sheets. The one for the 335531 extension cord gives you everything you want to know: H05VV-F cable in 3G1.5 mm², 16 A, 3,200 W maximum load when fully unrolled, 2-year warranty. Now, a raclette machine typically draws between 1,000 and 1,500 W, and it is often the hungriest appliance of the evening, right ahead of the hair dryer of whoever arrived in the rain. A properly sized extension cord is therefore a real raclette accessory, not a detail.
The limit is the 705950 power strip: its Amazon.fr listing contradicts itself on the cord length (1 m or 1.5 m) and states a power rating of 1,300 W that doesn’t match its 16 A. We found no official sheet to settle it. Our advice: read the maximum power printed on the product you receive, and don’t plug the raclette machine, the fondue and the kettle into the same power strip. Debflex makes honest DIY equipment; common sense, however, doesn’t come in the box.
Which model should you pick?
- To just reach the middle of the table: the 335531 extension cord, 3 m and 3,200 W unrolled according to Debflex.
- For several small sockets near the table: the 705950 power strip, checking the maximum power printed on it.
- For two raclette machines: better to use two extension cords on two different wall sockets; our tips for a raclette for a big group.
- For the rest of the gear: our selection of raclette accessories.
Frequently asked questions
What is the warranty on Debflex extension cords?
The Debflex technical sheet for the 335531 extension cord states a 2-year warranty. For the 705950 power strip, we found no official sheet: check the instructions supplied.
Can a Debflex extension cord be repaired?
The 335531 extension cord has a non-rewireable connection according to its technical sheet: you don’t repair it, you replace it if it’s damaged. A damaged cable should never be used again.
Where can you buy Debflex products?
Both models on this page are sold on Amazon.fr, and the brand is distributed by DIY chains and websites. Check the exact model number and the maximum power before ordering.
