lock off devices

davek · Nov 29, 2013

Hi all
I am in the need of lock of device for mu part p assessment I have see one but kewtech which is a combination lock.
I don't want to buy a big kit just yet.
any preferences etc.
regards
Dave

ChrisElectrical88 · Nov 29, 2013

davek said:
Not sure that would be quite impressive and not to correct procedure, don't think tape will stop anyone turning power back on. Not going to debate this crap. I want to buy a lock off device so I can use it when ever I need too. Not just for assessment go and take your inspecting and testing exam and stick tape on. I guess you would fail.

Go for a well known make, I got 30 lock off for the lads from eddys for MCBs and you can wiggle them off!

GLENNSPARK · Nov 29, 2013

Spinks said:
Go for a well known make, I got 30 lock off for the lads from eddys for MCBs and you can wiggle them off!

yep...theres some crap about...

these i can vouch for:

[ElectriciansForums.net] lock off devices

ChrisElectrical88 · Nov 29, 2013

180 quid I paid for them as well. Only managed to take half of them back cause the lads either lost them, trod on them or chucked them when they noticed how bad they were!!

telectrix · Nov 29, 2013

glenn, sometimes you need a swift kick up the arse. :ciappa:

GLENNSPARK · Nov 29, 2013

Spinks said:
180 quid I paid for them as well. Only managed to take half of them back cause the lads either lost them, trod on them or chucked them when they noticed how bad they were!!

theres some going round that you kind of have these 2 little pins that are supposed to locate into the little holes on the MCB (where you can pull a locking wire through)...you then pull out this toggle to fix the 2 pins and padlock it...

load of crap...all you do is twist the lock off device and it drops off the breaker...

i bet its the same idea as them things you bought Spinky...

GLENNSPARK · Nov 29, 2013

telectrix said:
glenn, sometimes you need a swift kick up the arse. :ciappa:

my arse has been kicked more times than the matchball on cup final day...

never worked on me im afraid....

ChrisElectrical88 · Nov 29, 2013

It sounds similar, I bought everyone one each directly from the NIC after that event!

shanky887614 · Nov 29, 2013

GLENNSPARK said:
theres some going round that you kind of have these 2 little pins that are supposed to locate into the little holes on the MCB (where you can pull a locking wire through)...you then pull out this toggle to fix the 2 pins and padlock it...

load of crap...all you do is twist the lock off device and it drops off the breaker...

i bet its the same idea as them things you bought Spinky...

i got a safer way, take busbar out and put it in your pocket then replace cover (wont work on certain boards)

ChrisElectrical88 · Nov 29, 2013

How would you take the busbar out without safely locking off the main switch?

shanky887614 · Nov 29, 2013

Spinks said:
How would you take the busbar out without safely locking off the main switch?

how do you all replace a consumer unit without pulling the main fuse or waiting 6 months for the dno to turn up?

GLENNSPARK · Nov 29, 2013

Spinks said:
How would you take the busbar out without safely locking off the main switch?

wouldn`t need to lock off the incomer...just prove the secondry side is dead...

dont forget...you are going to be in the vicinity during the removal of the busbar

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shanky887614 said:
how do you all replace a consumer unit without pulling the main fuse?

who says we dont?

shanky887614 · Nov 29, 2013

GLENNSPARK said:
wouldn`t need to lock off the incomer...just prove the secondry side is dead...

dont forget...you are going to be in the vicinity during the removal of the busbar

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who says we dont?

not me, the bullets have always fallen out before i get there honest:biggrin5:

ChrisElectrical88 · Nov 29, 2013

GLENNSPARK said:
wouldn`t need to lock off the incomer...just prove the secondry side is dead...

dont forget...you are going to be in the vicinity during the removal of the busbar

what if you had a dodgy curry the night before, had to dash to the big, in the meantime the apprentice who you had peed off with eggy farts all morning decided enough was enough and turned the switch on, upon arrival back at the board you do not check the main switch as your mind is on the ring sting and bam! Dead!

telectrix · Nov 29, 2013

prophet of doom. anyway i always wear gloves. don't want to leave fingerprints. that could be used against me in court if i ever said " it wasn't me did that dodgy electrical work".

GLENNSPARK · Nov 29, 2013

Spinks said:
what if you had a dodgy curry the night before, had to dash to the big, in the meantime the apprentice who you had peed off with eggy farts all morning decided enough was enough and turned the switch on, upon arrival back at the board you do not check the main switch as your mind is on the ring sting and bam! Dead!

drop some, leave him to mind the board...then get out of there explaining to him how you thought you`d leave him a bit of company....