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  1. diyterry

    On site guide, to buy or not to buy

    Is it worth me buying a copy of the on site guide and will I understand it?
  2. P

    New Laser Level to buy

    Hello. I have had a Makita laser for 2 years but it fell out the van last week and is goosed. What would you recommend to replace with? Cheers
  3. Dan Carroll

    What van to buy as a newbie

    Hi guys I'm new to all this and starting my 2365 soon, but in the mean time and to help fund the course I'm selling my car. So I might as well replace it with a van. Thing is this won't just be a work van. I still need to be able to carry my two kids around. So is need a crew cab/kombi. And...
  4. R

    Which Drill Bits to Buy

    Ive been looking at building up my tool collection. I’ve bought a Dewalt kit a DCK211C2 kit. If anyone could recommend some bits to buy that would be great.
  5. buzzlightyear

    would you buy a car with no mot or wheels

    called to a fault, .nice house loads of Moines. customer to me ,every time I put the mcb 20 fuse keeps blowing no rcd protection on any of the circuit the 20 mcb on circuit . holly S88t ,was like bomb fire night in the dark .now on this circuit vir old cable. coming from behind the...
  6. HappyHippyDad

    Where can I buy a weatherproof 3 gang switch which looks like this.....

    I'm sure I once saw a weatherproof 3 gang switch which looks like (or was) the BG ones in this link IP66 20A Switch 2 Gang 2 Way SP - https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Electrical/d190/IP66+Rated/sd3138/IP66+20A+Switch/p24607 but I cant find them! Was I imagining it??
  7. HappyHippyDad

    Why is it so difficult to buy these....?

    Lazing in the garden and decided to ask this after wondering why.. Why is it that you cannot buy 30mm socket screws or 1mm H05RN cable easily? Most wholesalers sell 35mm, 40mm and 50mm socket screws. They also sell H07RN or 0.75mm H05RN. Most sockets come with 30mm screws in a packet with...
  8. Spunkywads26

    Can somebody confirm identity and where to buy stock

    Hi guys, Went to a job yesterday to quote for some work and came across this CU. I have googled around and believe it to be a Curve CU but can't seem to find anywhere that sells RCBOs for it. I'm after a 32A RCBO to run a new ring final. Anyone with experience of using this brand and any...
  9. HappyHippyDad

    Where can I buy these in the UK?

    The customer had an RCD tripping problem. I found it to be with the fountain lights. They are small tube lights (G4) that are actually submerged into the water (see picture). They are attached to a piece of flex. I need to replace the lights with something similar. It doesn't have to be...
  10. Rpa07

    ELEX Exeter - what to buy?

    I’ve missed the last 3 years so as my own boss I am giving me the day off to peruse, soak, pilfer and scoff (bacon butty - I’ll take my own butter and brown!). I want to ‘invest’ in a cable rod set as that’s the only thing lacking in my life! I’ve had a couple of sets of ‘non glued, badly...
  11. J

    Looking to buy a multifunction tester

    As per the title really I’m looking for a multifunction tester but unfortunately I’ve not got the funds for the Megger or Fluke. Any recommendations under £500, second hand or new. Thanks.
  12. Marvo

    Anyone else buy their wife/girlfriend a powertool for Christmas?

    Got wifey one of these for Christmas. I thought it was a nice present, she does a lot of craft work with stone and glass so she was very excited to get it but most other people that heard about it ranged between very sceptical and downright up in arms;
  13. pirate

    Stuff you see and really want to buy (not!)

    Maybe it's just me, but whenever I see a bargain... not sure how to check the first one, but the second one is easy! Imagine manufacturing,importing, packaging, distributing and stocking a top of the range electrical appliance like this for less than a fiver, and still making a profit... On the...
  14. E

    tempted to buy a range rover sport 06 onwards

    anyone got some real world service costs on these things? not bothered about mpg
  15. G

    Which cable rod set to buy

    Hi all, Title says it all really, I'm looking to buy a set of cable rods and looking for recommendations from those more familiar with them. I was looking at something like the below but TBH not sure what the difference is: Super Rod Cable Rod Deluxe Set -...
  16. D

    Which Cordless sds to buy

    Evening all Being new to the game I'm instantly selected for most of the ladder and drilling work which is to be expected so I'm going to treat myself to a cordless sds drill but can't decide which one to buy? People I've asked said don't bother, save some money and get a 110v dewalt. Any advise...
  17. Gaz92552

    Should I buy a van with VAT?

    Im working self employed on site but am looking to get my own work as well. I’m looking to get a van as a car just isn’t practical enough. Could anyone advise me if getting a van with vat rather than without would be better for tax purposes? I’m looking to spend about £3k in total. I don’t have...
  18. S

    Which proving unit to buy and why

    All, Good morning to you. Just looking to see what proving unit to buy; do I go for big bulky Kewtech or pocket sized fluke PRV240. Any suggestions etc, greatly received.
  19. S

    Decided to buy a load lugger

    as I have a renovation project for next year but still wanted something with a bit of poke and a sleeper. 2003 Jap import Spec B Twinscroll Turbo auto only 260 BHP but it'll do,
  20. E

    WHICH BOOTLACES FERRULE CRIMPERS TO BUY?

    If anyone could give advice on which crimpers they think are worth getting as mine are now knackered and I am not to sure on what to replace with!? Have been looking at these below
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