Pete's Videos Who needs a VDE screwdriver

[Pete999]

 

[Toneyz]

Used to be an electrician (and I use the term electrician loosely) where I used to work used a cordless/impact overtightened the screws and stripped the 3.5's.

 

[ruston]

Surely most 2nd fix gear is abit outdated tho? I would be happier to see more push fit terminals or lever terminals.

Suppose it wouldnt work when people try cramming 4 lives into a sw

That's fine if the quality is there , some of the light fittings already have them . Powerforce ( I think that is the correct name) showers used them year and years ago . They are nothing new.

 

[7029 dave]

I have never used one, for the lazy. Certainly not for checking tightness on terminations. RUBBISH

 

[NDG Elecs]

I remember my college lecturer saying that when someone was urging him on to be quicker his response would be that it
takes as long as it takes..
Don't rush it and do it properly he would say.
Impact or battery drivers for terminating cables is not something I would do. I occasionally use a 12V Bosch for loosening all the screws first but that's about it.

 

[PEG]

mmmm,not sure on this one...
I have a petrol engined, inch drive Bance...i'll try it on the next few 3.5mm faceplate screws...

 

[pirate]

Rely on the "feel" your wrist has...no bad connections...best torque driver is you!

 

[Dustydazzler]

Are we really that much in a rush we have to use an impact drill driver to tighten terminals and face plate screws

 

[ruston]

Are we really that much in a rush we have to use an impact drill driver to tighten terminals and face plate screws

Any electrical driver really , Ok to take them out after loosening them manually, except if they are expensive metal ...

 

[Dustydazzler]

And another ...

I do however like that spinny twirly screwdriver to attach the face plate

Don’t think I have ever seen those used outside Canada and the U.S