Hi Chaps,
Recommendations please
Any recommendations I'll follow up by having a look on youtube etc (Everythings on youtube now!)
Looking for a backup/second multifunction tester.
Requirements are:
Any brand
Reliable
Must test most (preferably all) RCDs but type A a must obviously.
Prefer...
Hi,
The attached photo will show you the current RCD which is connected to 5 LED lights.
There are around 12 of these in total, which controls the commercial shops lighting, with a single switch for each lighting circuit.
The RCD from ABB costs up to £500 and also apparently needs someone...
I want to make a power tool extension lead using an Emergency Stop Switch KJD17B NVR. However, this is a momentary switch (not latched) so the supply is not constant. Do I need the switch to operate relays that will feed a constant 240V? What would the wiring diagram be? what relays would I...
Hi all! Be gentle as this is my first post on here.
I am looking to buy a wall chaser but the cutting width is only 30mm max. The 25mm PVC channel I am fitting is 50mm wide, so why is this and whats the solution?
Why manufacture a 30mm cutter when the common channel is 50mm wide.
A keen but...
hey everyone,
I am looking for some advice, I am thinking of getting a new DMM for industrial work, mostly motors, digital io, not much analog. Currently my go to is the fluke 87v, but when it gets wet the alarm for the leads comes up, I have cleaned it out a few times and it is still a problem...
It appears that this may be a UK only forum, but I will at least ask around if that is allowed.
I am in search of the small DeWalt 20v battery housing. I have contacted DeWalt themselves, but they do not offer it for sale. Is there anyone that knows where I can find a nice, pristine housing or two?
Idly wondering if many use such a tool...
I find mine very useful for odd tasks, and a godsend for certain others, like when you are back up the ladder and you need a knife/file/scissors/small screwdriver.
Many are one-handed operation and give you just the tool you need from time to time.
Hello,
I'm looking to improve my cut time and quality using a better tool other than a traditional hacksaw.
I've been looking around and all I could find that looks like it can do the job of cutting pvc and galvanized steel is this: Milwaukee C12PC-201C 12V 2.0Ah Li-Ion RedLithium Cordless...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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
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...
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...
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.
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