electrical tools

  1. edexlab

    DIN cable connection tool

    Does anyone know of a tool for tightening up the barrel of DIN type cable connectors Company I work for now uses a lot of this type of connection often with limited access for fingers I've seen a phoenix contact version with a hex screwdriver and a cam which slides on to the end , this hooks on...
  2. R

    Screen protection on instruments

    The original screen protection stickers that stop the screen from getting scratched on my multimeter and insulation tester were starting to fall off. As an experiment I bought a packet of cheap mobile phone screen protectors, cut them to size and fitted them to the meters. That was a few months...
  3. Andy78

    Wiha tools focus group

    If anyone is interested Wiha tools are currently running a focus group for their tools, in particular the speede electric driver. The group is being run for Wiha by a company called expert trades. It's £90 Inc vat to join which then gives you access to the Facebook group where all the...
  4. Phil Thompson

    Anyone used Howe Tools

    Keep seeing them on ads on Facebook, some of the items they sell are cheapee than anywhere else, not massively, but enough to make me consider using them. But want to see if anyone else has tried them out yet.
  5. the pict

    Wish anyone bought stuff

    I have just stumbled onto the wish website anyone bought anything any good some of the angling gear looks tempting P
  6. K

    What is this in the piano yamaha p-115

    What is this
  7. E

    1711 megger

    Hi, I have the opportunity to buy a new 1711 mft for £465, I only do domestic so happy with this model but wanted to know if I should bite his hand off or look around, cheers for advice
  8. Strima

    Waterproof JB

    400 year old building with a damp problem, sandstone so not much chance of sorting it anytime soon. Plasterboard with 30mm gap which has a membrane to stop moisture migration but the dipstick who installed the socket cut through this. Customer is happy to remove socket and fit blanking plate I...
  9. dmitry1

    help to identify contact

    i have a contact (for power) that goes into ARINC-600 connector, it has only two color bands, i am having problem identifying its part number...., if someone recognizes it please let me know 1) type: contact. color band: red, orange 2) type: contact. color band: blue, orange these go into...
  10. littlespark

    Possibly for sale....

    wiha torque screwdriver set. Will post details if and when the “missing” ones replacement arrives. Genuinly. Wife misplaced my Xmas present from amazon. We couldn’t remember it being delivered, so I’ve reordered it as not delivered. Should come xmas eve. We have since found the first one.
  11. T

    Looking to upgrade to a Megger 1741

    Evening all Looking to upgrade to a Megger. Can anyone tell me the difference between the Megger 1741 & 1741+?
  12. bigspark17

    Megger faultcode err23

    As title my megger 1731 today decided to show err 23 when loop or rcd test selected. Any other megger owners had this and what was it? Also any mft repair company details would be great. Thanks
  13. diced carrots

    IR with Di-Log MFT

    Hi all, Trainee spark here so I expect this is a 'user error' issue. I bought a Di-Log MFT a few months ago when I started workign as a mate/apprentice. I was using it today to test a new board I'd put in. All went well until I wanted to get my IR's @ 500v - the screen just turns red and the...
  14. M

    Advice for wiring in walls with damp

    Hi all, Was called to a house with a tripping RCD this week, traced it to the basement socket ring. The house is a ground and basement floors, with the basement excavated and converted into the living room and is about 5 years old, DB is up on ground level. Very low IR readings across the main...
  15. dmitry1

    find reseller of used connectors

    I am looking where can i purchase used circular connectors, like once removed from older equipment. This will not be used for normal operation but for testing in lab environment. If anyone has any info where can anything like that (circular connectors, rf connectors....) can be found or...
  16. E

    Multifunction testers

    Alright guys, looking to get some new testers, I only really work domestic, what do you use and why do you like it? Chhers in advance for your replies
  17. ferg

    Glasses

    I've recently for the first time had to purchase a pair of £300 glasses because the rest of the world refuses, point blank, to come in to focus. LED headlights coming the other way no longer blind me. :) However I have also discovered that said coated varifocal lenses alternate between making...
  18. D

    want to buy Cablestik or similar any ideas

    Been looking for a Cablestik cable roller for ages. will buy secondhand or new and pay postage, or any recommendations of a similar awesome product. any help would be great. (even thinking of trying to make one) Thanks Darren
  19. dmitry1

    has anyone used Fluke model-41 power harmonics analyzer

    if anyone has had any experience with fluke-41 analyzer, please let me know. i am thinking of acquiring this lower cost ac line analyzer to check power quality in residential environment (research power trips, power spikes, breaker tripping....etc, and most importantly to log all that)
  20. HappyHippyDad

    Hand warmer review

    My hands get extremely cold very quickly even though the rest of me is fine. I have spent a small fortune on different hand warmers, trying them all out for myself as you can't trust the information that comes with the product. If your hands get cold then read on! I first tried the zippo hand...
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