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Hi guys, i bought a screwdriver for the terminals in a CU today. Ok you say! but the reason im posting this is because ive been an apprentice then electrician for 8 years now, and only found out such a tool existed recently. I put this down to the fact the guys i learnt from never used them or mentioned they existed, and neither did my college, let alone have any for us to use during practical lessons. Therefore ive always used a pozi screwdriver because thats what i thought u used.

Question 1 - anyone else had same thing?
Question 2 - does proper one make a difference (i dont even know what u call them!)
Question 3 - why aren't colleges educating students about them.
 
I also have a couple of modulo (plus minus) screwdrivers. They make small and large and they also make them in philips and in pozidrive. As already pointed out it's critical to use the correct size and format otherwise they're very prone to breaking the tips.
 
Cheers guys, looks like its quite a new tool judging by the replies, hence why i was never taught about them. i only bought one size so will have to get the smaller one again. Thanks all
 
3-4 years ago i bought a Wera screwdriver Pouch that had a handle with various slot in screwdriver bits including Pozidrive/slothead/various panel key attachments/some strange shaped screwdriver type heads.

This is how i discovered the MCB screwdriver.....as that's what the 'strange shaped scredriver type heads' were. Had absolutely no idea these existed until i bought that set and it was only when i was in the wholesalers asking 'WTF are these for?' that another sparks informed me.

Makes you realise what a sheltered life you lead when you dont go to trade shows etc...
 
quality tool, i had to purchase one when i could not loosen a legrand mcb for testing purposes this loosened it straight off use it all time now and seem to get about 2 more turns on more than using a pozi, god help next person that comes along if you tighten with this and they not got one
 
I have a CK MCB screwdriver, they hold lovely on the screw head, giving you that bit extra torque on the terminal which I guess could make all the difference. although to be honest, I only remembered I had it the other day! always used a pozi 2! :p
 

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