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  1. R

    Screwdriver for M6 Roofing Bolts

    Any recommendations on a screwdriver for roofing bolts? I’ve a 5.5mm flat head and an 8mm but they don’t seem to do it. I’ve seen this below but it’s very expensive...
  2. Marti

    Milenco Van Security Dead Bolts. Cheaper than ArmaDlock

    What are you guys using a additional physical security on on your vans? Assuming no-one is foolish enough to be relying on the OEM door lock and immobilisers. Being freshly minted, that is fleeced by various insurance and CPS bodies, I chose the DIY option and bought three Milenco Door Bolts off...
  3. M

    Where to find "square headed" bolts for battery terminals?

    Hi, I am trying to find a place where to buy "square headed" bolts for battery terminals? Like the one on this battery terminal: http://www.pcscables.co.uk/images/1802/main.jpg Obviously, if I buy new terminals I will get these bolts on them. But I would like to buy the bolts only, and...
  4. A

    tray work

    I've started subbing on a site on Monday (the site has been active since July) and today I had to earth containment trays, putting copper bars over joints etc. Anyway its a 10 story building and it has a riser for cabling. However the trays in the riser are not continuous its just a 1.5m section...
  5. J

    Roofing Bolts as Earthing studs

    Hi, all Can anyone send me or direct me to website that as info on using roofing bolts for earthing stud ? I work in a factory that is using the SWA for earthing (which I know is ok but with the bad glanding not so sure) and all banjo,s are held down with roofing bolts, now I worked at a power...
  6. SibertSolar

    SolarFlash - Slate Roof flashing solution

    Hi guys, we're currently putting in place a plan to stock/promote/distribute this solution for slate flashing when fitting PV. It was brought to my attention by a well-respected client of ours and we feel it is pretty nifty - anyone else have any experience or thoughts? SolarFlash Thanks in...
  7. M

    Hanger Bolts - Anybody got any spare with a 80mm fixing/50mm thread?

    As per the title, i'm in desperate need of 160 hanger bolts for fixing into a steel structure. I'm after a hanger bolt around 130mm in total length with an 80mm long fixing thread (for tapping into the sub-structure) and a 50mm+ long thread for attaching an adapter to. Anybody have any...
  8. W

    Fixing hanger bolts.

    Hi, I need A little info in how you fix hanger bolts to a steel fabricated roof. The roof is tapezoidal sheets sandwiching insulation.I was told by the Hilti rep to use Hanger bolts straight through the roof into the steel purlin. Do you then put timber along the purlin to hold the bolts? I...
  9. S

    Fixing panels to a barn with a concrete fibre roof.

    Hi Guy’s We have a contract to fix 50kW of panels to a barn roof. Having problems finding a suitable fixing/ racking systems to use without having to build lots of support under the roof. Eaves to ridge is approximately 14meters with 9 Z shaped steel purlins spaced equidistant between eaves...
  10. P

    Brass nuts and bolts

    Hi Any recommnedations where to go for brass nuts and bolts in relation to terminating SWA? There are loads of suppliers I know but need good quality M6 brass machine screws for earth continuity and there must be some crap out there? Thnaks PP
  11. H

    Uni-Strut and hanger bolts on barn install?

    Could you make your own mounting system using uni-strut and hanger bolts for a barn install. Any info would be helpful. Cheers Leigh
  12. M

    Advice please. Slate roof installation

    Looking at installing pv on my parents house a slate roof. Whats best way please? Seen a couple of youtube vids. One video using hanger bolts which spread to form water tight seals or other which meant cutting slate and then use lead flashing? All help appreciated. Thanks Sent from my iPhone...
  13. W

    Makita BHP453 18v 3.0ah Li Cordless Drill....Anyone got experience with one?

    Just ordered my first ever cordless drill (very newly qualified industrial sparky) and after much deliberation I decided to go for the Makita BHP453 18v 3.0ah Li. Has any fellow sparkys had this drill? If so, what is the performance like?? It seems like a good drill at a good price (£150). I...
  14. C

    Landscape panels, with rails running horizontaly

    Hi, installing some sharp panels in a few days in a configuration whereby they will all be in a horizontal line and in landscape format. i was planning on using hanger bolts with the rails also running horizontally. I know your not meant to use clamps on the short sides of the panels so...
  15. S

    Best method to fit Panel to slate roof.

    Hi. The PV array I'm considering will be fitted to our recently-built garage roof. It has real slate (Spanish, I think), 600mmx300mm (I think - I can confirm tomorrow...), each fixed with two nails. Some of the potential installers who came out to quote have warned against using certain fixing...
  16. S

    Bolts For Banjo

    Hi All What size is the nut and bolt for connecting the eart to a banjo? Do toolstation/screwfix sell them?
  17. B

    Best screwdriver for roofing bolts?

    Is there such a thing as a purpose made cross head screwdriver for roofing bolts? If not which size is best?
  18. J

    Mounting onto SIPS panels (warm roof)

    Anybody had any experience mounting onto a roof with insulation over the rafters, a so-called warm roof? Could you put hanger bolts down through the SIPS panels as some installers do on a slate roof? (but let's not get started on that discussion on this thread!) But would still have a problem...
  19. R

    Rafter bolts - stud detectors

    I have recently decided to stop removing slates and to use rafter bolts. I bought a fancy Bosch stud detector but it doesn't work well enough, how do you do it?
  20. S

    Hanger bolts

    Don't let anyone kid you hanger bolts shouldn't be used on either tiled or slate roofs as they are often a better choice when compared to one size fits all tile or slate hooks. Next time you fit plain tile or slate hooks mount the rail before laying the lap tile and give it a tug and see how...

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