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Everyone is gonna hate me for this but........my smartphone
I wouldn't be lost without it, but it's damn useful !
- Takes photos for future reference that i can add notes to
- has calculator and cable calc app for quick on site calcs
- internet for manufacturers data off websites/website price checking for quick estimates
- LED torch
- camera and video to use as an inspection camera under floors
- calendar for noting dates
- notepad for writing lists
- PDF reader for easy access to technical docs
- Games for toilet time
I wouldn't be lost without it, but it's damn useful !
trying to get my mobile phone to do all that. can't seem to get it sorted.
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I remember my dad's mate having one of those Tel. Must have been around '83 ish. A great big motorola thing it was. The carry battery was like a car battery !
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sets of handcuffs to keep the stupid bosses away from the panels we are working on. and butt armor to keep them from sticking it to us.:21:
a good sharpie marker and label ties when pulling in multiple cables in a motor control panel
a good sharpie marker and label ties when pulling in multiple cables in a motor control panel
Swiss army knife.
Use it on nearly every job for something!
Use it on nearly every job for something!
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Led lenser h7 fire something or other head torch. Awesome bit of kit, sod lighting the entire site.
got one and there awsome, don't look at them when you turn them on or you will see stars.
that and small set of rods that stay in my bag at all times. ive lost count how many times they have saved the day
Everyone is gonna hate me for this but........my smartphone
- Takes photos for future reference that i can add notes to
- has calculator and cable calc app for quick on site calcs
- internet for manufacturers data off websites/website price checking for quick estimates
- LED torch
- camera and video to use as an inspection camera under floors
- calendar for noting dates
- notepad for writing lists
- PDF reader for easy access to technical docs
- Games for toilet time
I wouldn't be lost without it, but it's damn useful !
The one above that has tipped the balance for me to get a smart phone is the inspection under floors use. I could have done with that yesterday.
The Nexus 4 has recently dropped in price, £159 for 8Gb £199 for 16Gb. Whichever phone you get, get a good strong case for it. Otterbox and Griffin make some good ones. I dont have a proper case and mine is pretty scuffed up now.
Alternatively Lidl had some inspection cameras for £70 last week lol
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