Electricians Cable stapler

[R1R2Dave]

Hi all,
I have a first fix on a new build to do in a couple of weeks or so and I am looking to buy a cable stapler. Standard stuff: Twin and earth (2.5mm /1.5mm). I have researched Dewalt, and Milwaukee and there isn't much in them. Pros and cons to both. I would really appreciate advice.

 

[littlespark]

I saw something advertised in my local YESSS branch, but can’t remember name of it. Wasn’t dewalt or Milwaukee or anything…
Advertised as “designed by an electrician, for electricians”

Sorry, can’t remember the name

 

[timhoward]

I've had the Dewalt for about a year. A 2ah battery lasts months in it. Never gone through a cable, seems well designed from that point of view. I love it for loft work. Good for up to 6mm. Also due to depth of staple it can clip 3 x 1mm T&E sideways on.
No good in anything except timber and soft blocks.
I'd compare weight and physical size as it does sometimes feel bulky and occasionally I can't get it into tighter spots.

 

[Cagethethird]

I saw something advertised in my local YESSS branch, but can’t remember name of it. Wasn’t dewalt or Milwaukee or anything…
Advertised as “designed by an electrician, for electricians”

Sorry, can’t remember the name

Viperclip?

 

[littlespark]

Viperclip?

Yes. Something like that.

Clippy, or sparky stapler or something….

Big green thing…. Double nailed clips

 

[nicebutdim]

Big green thing…. Double nailed clips

John Deere tractor mounted fencing stapler?

 

[timhoward]

Yes. Something like that.

Clippy, or sparky stapler or something….

Big green thing…. Double nailed clips

It actually looks quite good. The clips are a lot more presentable than the Dewalt ones, however you do have to keep the different sizes, and then there's fire rated variants of each too.

ViperClip Gun Pack with Tool bag

The fast, easy and safe way to fasten electrical cables. Designed by an electrician so it does the job you need. Light and well balanced for overhead use and small enough to work between joists and cramped spaces.Holding 25 ViperClips, it has a unique cable guiding system which centres the cable...

www.toolstation.com

 

[ferg]

I've had the Dewalt one for four or five years now. Wouldn't be without it.

 

[UNG]

It actually looks quite good. The clips are a lot more presentable than the Dewalt ones, however you do have to keep the different sizes, and then there's fire rated variants of each too.

ViperClip Gun Pack with Tool bag

The fast, easy and safe way to fasten electrical cables. Designed by an electrician so it does the job you need. Light and well balanced for overhead use and small enough to work between joists and cramped spaces.Holding 25 ViperClips, it has a unique cable guiding system which centres the cable...

www.toolstation.com

The Viper clips seem quite expensive when compared to the Dewalt clips

 

[SparkySy]

I bought the 12v Milwaukee one a few months ago and it's been excellent!
I have a friend who has the Dewalt one and they are almost the same, although I have found that the Milwaukee one tends to hold the cables just a bit tighter.

 

[pirate]

David Savery visits the Viperclip stand in his latest video. Skip to 29:15.

He also visits Hager to discuss their AFDDs but isn't welcomed!