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  1. xmetal

    Latest Acquisition and it's mint.

    The original picture looks similar to the PO ohmmeter 18a 'megger'. That used a 9v battery.
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    Lucien Nunes Electrical Engineer Extraordinaire

    Very sad to hear. He was very knowledgeable across the spectrum. R.I.P. Lucien
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    Brushless motor battery drills - unsatisfactory speed control, or just this model?

    Apologies for resurrecting an older thread but this is my experience with the Makita rotary hammers DHR202 (brushed) and DHR242 (brushless) of which I have both. As previously mentioned the brushed motor speed is infinitely controllable as opposed to the brushless model. The two models are of a...
  4. xmetal

    Veto Wheeler Tool Bags

    We used to use a requisitioned supermarket shopping trolley when we used to do rewires in a large shopping centre.
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    software or app for electrical documents.

    OpenBoardView is good for viewing circuit diagrams and it's free.
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    Game Changers - The successes and the flops?

    I also have tried Li-ion and NiMH PP3 size batteries too that work fine.
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    Game Changers - The successes and the flops?

    That's my experience too. I don't buy the older type now. I find the Amazon Basic range seem to be rebadged Eneloops as the ones I have are made in Japan and perform the same.
  8. xmetal

    Fluke 87v multimeter recall

    I have the 87V and I just checked the S/N but mine is older so should be fine. I still did the test though and it passed. Nice to see Fluke is looking after their customers.
  9. xmetal

    Game Changers - The successes and the flops?

    Ironically that's the last thing I used mine for and for the same reason.
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    Game Changers - The successes and the flops?

    For me it's Li-ion powered tools. I still remember Ni-cad and NiMh drills that had generally gone flat when you wanted to use them. I still have my rawl plugging tool and brace and bit drill but it has been a long time since I used them. Any one still use their 'Yankee' screwdriver?
  11. xmetal

    All about resistors...

    I would be interested too. I think the last thing I hacked was to use a hex editor to remove the reprogramming lock on a two-way radio.
  12. xmetal

    Best labelling machine for electricians

    Another vote for the 550 here too. It's a very versatile tool.
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    Welding equipment - DNO permission?

    I have heard that they have banned the sale of new transformer-based machines from the beginning of the year. Apparently a European directive and we have followed suit. Only inverter based welders from now on. The larger of the single phase welders will need a 16A or 32A socket setup though.
  14. xmetal

    Is this tester a game changer

    I have the Megger 1741+ and find it a good machine. The MFT-X1 looks a bit garish looking in my opinion.
  15. xmetal

    Should the frequency of the square wave and the sine wave be the same?

    Sometimes I find if I get stuck on a fault, is to sleep on it. Many a time the next morning, I go straight to it and find the problem.
  16. xmetal

    Can you login ElectriciansForums okay since the change in Ad Network?

    It's fine logging in for me.
  17. xmetal

    11AM tommorrow .

    I will be going along with my dad (he's 95 and is an ex ww2 soldier) and my daughter to the Solihull one outside St Aphege Church tomorrow.
  18. xmetal

    The phantom doorbell!.......

    I've woken up in the night and thought I've heard the doorbell but must have been dreaming.
  19. xmetal

    Perforation Spark Detector

    Check for dry joints too, especially on the LOPT pins.
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    C.K Tools Competition - Stubby VDE Screwdrivers

    “I need a C.K Stubby VDE slim screwdriver 4 pack because….” I ain't got one!

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