tools

  1. T

    Best online tool supplier

    I have cancelled my Amazon Prime membership and will no longer be using them to buy tools or anything else online. I would like recommendations for a tool supplier, ideally UK based, that has a wide selection of products. Maybe someone with a loyalty scheme to incentivise repeat custom? I'm...
  2. A

    Tools you don’t need but are great when you get them

    What tools do you guys use that you don’t need as a necessity but once you get they make your life that much easier? For example knipex installation pliers/ ck armour slice/ ck cable tongue
  3. T

    Approved Electrician - but been off the tools 10yrs

    Hi All, I was an approved electrician before I decided to get into the oil game - in a non-electrical role. I am more than likely going to be made redundant in the next month unless oil price goes back up and COVID-19 miraculously disappears. I’ve been away from being an electrician 10 years...
  4. gazdkw82

    Electricians tool bag with hand tools

    Iv got so much stuff I'd decided to make a kit out of the spares. It's all still got lots of life and would be perfect for a apprentice or someone looking for a kit bag complete with tools. Things to note... One of the zips on the bag is broken but it can all still be zipped shut as the bag...
  5. B

    So what brands are we all using for power tools?

    I'd always been a Makita kinda guy but i must say i'm not impressed whatsoever by their recent stuff, from about 2016 onwards. The chucks on the cordless drills are absolutely dreadful and the battery life leaves a lot to be desired. They used to be my go-to but all i can assume is they've...
  6. T

    Best places to buy tools

    Hi All, I am looking to start building my first set of tools. I have a rough idea of what tools I need from making a list of what I most commonly borrow from others on site. I was just wondering wheres the best places to look for tools are. I am based in South Wales.
  7. B

    Tools used when rewiring domestic property.

    Good Morning. Can anyone tell me what tools would be used when cutting channels into plaster when rewiring an occupied home? House has solid walls, not plaster board and electricians used jackhammers to channel out, without extraction. I know rewiring is messy but the house was like a building...
  8. haptism

    Good selection of Tools in sale

    Found this site which have some well priced tools in the sale by the looks of it; https://www.electricalworld.com/en/Tools-and-Fixings/c-34.aspx
  9. 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...
  10. 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.
  11. S

    Unclear about wording on tools insurance policy(hiscox)

    Wanting to claim on my tools insurance and reading the policy it says"Excess is £150.00. In another sentence it states"On each and every loss".Hoping this is not on every item stolen,or the insurance would be worthless imho.Wondered if anyone else has a Hiscox policy with Napit and made a claim...
  12. J

    Is it ok to not run jobs and just be on the tools

    just wanted some opinions on this because we were having a discussion about it the other day on site. If your on the books in my experience your looked down on if you don’t want to run a job. But is there anything wrong with it? Just wanting to be an Electrician and not a supervisor? Be good to...
  13. S

    For Sale Testers, Tools and Bits

    Hi all, I’ve got the following for sale if anybody is interested: 1 x Fluke T150 £85 1 x Zircon XL300 £65 1 x Schneider QO116C10RCBO30F £45 2 x Ei650 £25 each 1 x Meggar PAT120 £350 1 x TIS1835 Ins & Cont Tester £175 1 x TIS415 Phase Rotation Tester £75 1 x Klien CL800 Digi Clamp Meter £165 1...
  14. T

    I Need Work Work as a mate/improver in London. Own tools and transport.

    I am 27 years old, based in London, with aspirations to qualify and work as an electrician. I apply myself well with a strong work ethic and problem solving abilities, and have a serious desire to learn and succeed. I recently left a job with EDF where I worked in metering...
  15. diced carrots

    Marking tools?

    Hi all, I'm wondering what you guys (and girls) do about about marking up your tools and betteries. I'm new to the trade so most of my tools are fairly new and I'm keen to keep track of them particularly on busy sites where they could easily be picked up (inadvertantly) by others. One DeWalt...
  16. T

    Essential starter power tools?

    I am looking to slowly start investing in some quality power tools and wondering which tools I should start with? Keen to hear which brand/model is deemed superior to others and why, although i'm sure there will be a range of opinions on this topic. I assume sticking with one brand makes sense...
  17. J

    Company kit and tools stolen

    Hi lads just looking for advice when it comes to Company kit. Things like test kits etc. If they are left in the van and they get stollen is it the electricians responsibility to foot the bill? We are being told to take them in the house. To me this doesn’t seem unreasonable because I have the...
  18. M

    Fluke hand tools

    Hiya Guys Has anyone bought any of the Fluke side cutters, pliers or screwdrivers yet as I have seen them on YouTube and wonder if they are any good also been tying to find a uk supplier on line but no joy yet. Unfortunately I am a total tool tart if it looks new and shiny I want them so if...
  19. R

    Voltage Indicator and Proving Unit/12v Dewalt Combi and Impact Drill

    I am looking to sell some of my Tools, due to my uncle retiring me has kindly given me some tools. Socket and See Voltage Tester and Proving Unit Kit - £80 Dewalt DCK211C2 10.8V 1.3Ah Li-Ion XR DCD710 Drill Driver & DCF815 Impact Twin £120
  20. A

    I Need Work Anyone looking for an apprentice ? Spalding Lincolnshire.

    My son has just been laid off from his apprenticeship today as the firm he was with in Boston have no work on. Hes been weeding the office yardxand car park with the other apprentices for the last week... They apoear to not be renewing any of their apprentice contracts. He has completed his...

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