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[diamondixon]

Hello my name in Dan. I have just finished my 2330 c&g lv2 and lv3. I will be looking to get some experience before applying for my nvq lv3. I was just wandering what are the basic tools needed for a sparkys mate. I have a small budget as I only have a part-time job and have a full time girlfriend which is a drain on the resources. So any help on the basic tool list to start off with would be very much appreciated.

I have my17th regs exam tomorrow which is typical as the crucial England game is on, tough descisions must be made revision or booze.

Thanks for your time

 

[Doomed]

If servicing your girlfriend is a higher priority then ensuring you can do a good compatant job then don't think about working for yourself.
Get a good selection of quality hand tools asap. Cutters and various screwdrivers to start.

 

[pushrod]

these CK combi cutters along with screw drivers are probs what get most use in my tool bag. A quality voltage tester could also save your life, mind good tools don't come cheap, especially good voltage testers!

 

[ezzzekiel]

as a mate youll probably find more use getting a chisel an hammer, oh and a spoon

 

[diamondixon]

I can make a good cup of tea. Thanks for the advice I have all the basic building tools already as I do a bit of building work on the side. I get paid next week so will be purchasing the combi cutters then. How much am I looking at for a good quality voltage indicator?(maybe I should stop asking questions and find out for myself)

Thanks again and cheers for your time


Edit. Ck Insulated-Side Combi Cutter 3 160mm, 30 notes including delivery is this a good price?

 

[pushrod]

I can make a good cup of tea. Thanks for the advice I have all the basic building tools already as I do a bit of building work on the side. I get paid next week so will be purchasing the combi cutters then. How much am I looking at for a good quality voltage indicator?(maybe I should stop asking questions and find out for myself)

Thanks again and cheers for your time


Edit. Ck Insulated-Side Combi Cutter 3 160mm, 30 notes including delivery is this a good price?

THIS could save you £4

test-meters are about the cheapest for test instruments that i have come across on the net - mind you still have to add vat

 

[JUD]

THIS could save you £4

test-meters are about the cheapest for test instruments that i have come across on the net - mind you still have to add vat

Got my Megger 1553 and Martindale voltage tester / proving unit from test-meter. Just had a look and prices have gone up a bit.

 

[ezzzekiel]

dont go buying multifunctios just yet,
get something like:
Dilog DL6790 Combivolt 2 - Voltage & Continuity Tester Di-Log DL6790 - Voltage Detectors & Proving - Dilog Combivolt 2 - DL6790 Voltage and Continuity Tester - Test Meters and Electrical Test Equipment Supplier - Test and Measuring Meters

 

[pennywise]

Not a great fan of the stripping side cutters, a right pain when working quickly and you want to cut flex constantly have to remember to cut at the front of the blade

 

[ezzzekiel]

i agree

 

[diamondixon]

Cheers again lads. I better start saving the pennies now.