cu screwdriver - unaware

[tbs1983]

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.

 

[tbs1983]

Cheers londonelec yes mine is the CK one too, will give it a go tomorrow. Thelondonway gone very quiet now! Tail between legs!

 

[amlu]

got two ck ones, tried once, nothing better than a bigger slotted one, not used since.

 

[Marvo]

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.

 

[tbs1983]

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

 

[Marvo]

They've been around for probably 6-7 years that I know of, I wouldn't be surprised if they've been in the UK for a lot longer.

 

[rmc86uk]

I didn't know they did two sizes but I've alwayd used the same one and always fits! Mines an orange CK one.

 

[Robotstar5]

Not just used in CU's, same screws are in other electrical equipment, contactors etc. I've used plus/minus drivers for about 4 years now.

 

[VoltzElectrical]

http://www.electriciansforums.net/electrical-tools-products/31466-mcb-screwdiver.html

i started this some time ago in a position just like you.

 

[Swicade]

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...

 

[Heisenberg]

right ok , i think your serious

CLOSE THIS THREAD

You've been a member for a whole 7 days and you're starting to demand threads be closed :90:

 

[chopper]

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

 

[Robert Turnbull]

I have the wera ones a big and small. Grip lovely on MCB screws.
bought them because I am a tool -----.

they have no other use and is quite funny when someone nicks one out your bag to undo a 1'8" and can't.

 

[Toby Kuhnert]

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!

 

[rick]

I have some Facom ones (nice drivers) both Pozi and Phillips, but can't really see why you would need both...?

 

[Elmer BeFuddled]

I've got a pair (l & s) by CK. Absolutely brill for loosening/re-doing the screws when some twonk has used the wrong sized Pozi and rounded it off.