Makita insulated tools

[telectrix]

the maths ain't all that hard these days. just by pressing a few keys on my super dooper scientific calculator, i can do the adiabatic calculations without using beer mats. progress, EH?

 

[telectrix]

Knipex High Leverage Diagonal Cutters Comfort Grip 74 02 160
WIHA 16 Piece VDE SlimVario Pz/Ph/Slot Screwdriver Set | eBay


Okay, maybe a little pricey, but the BEST, and you'll never regret it. Just watch the prying eyes! That Wiha set is just the nuts! or these,

Wera Kraftform Kompakt 18 Piece VDE Screwdriver Set NEW | eBay

I went for the Wiha set as they were slim and went into the RCBOs I was doing at the time.

The stanley stuff is good too, but don't get to sidetracked with these 'electricians sets' in my opinion. As others have said, buy what you need, and buy good, but a few good tools will see you through a lot as a trainee.

In my opinion, you will need a battery drill and bit holder at some point, way before you'll need needle nose pliers in that other kit.

Crappy tapes measures are also another false economy. But a decent metal stanley one, 5 or 8 metres with a good standout and you'll be sorted.

Hope this helps, but also read this in the light of others comments.


Cheers.

you sod, you just cost me £42. i just ordered the wiha set you posted the link to. :angry_smile:

 

[Strima]

Cheers!

The only thing i'm worried about with the full diploma is the maths side of things, I got a C at gcse but that was years ago and my algebra isn't that great... better at trigonometry though.
Does anyone have any advice on how in depth it goes in that field? :dunce2::dunce2:

I think I got a D in maths but it hasn't stopped me. All the calculations and more you'll ever need are in the BGB, I have the most common used one's copied into the front of my OSG with a couple of examples for quick reference. Also got a cheap scientific calculator from Asda for a couple of quid as it lists the formula as you enter it and is easier to check.

Just remember Zs=Ze+(R1+R2)... :lol:

Volt drop is not as complicated as it looks, just remember to extract the correct information for each cable type etc and you won't go far wrong.

And never forget Ohms law, it's the LAW!!!

 

[telectrix]

most calculations, when you break them down, are really quite simple .... add, takeaway, times, and oh shot, what's the last one.... into/over/summat. and there was another thing. square root. never seen anything with a square root. parsnips are round and long, beetroot are round and short. potatoes are funny shapes but never square, never seen cannabis roots, only leaves.

 

[Strima]

S=sqrt(Ia²t)/k ... Is that the vegetable you're thinking about?

 

[Will_D]

A simple analysis:

1. Whats wrong here?: Tools required; Screwdrivers, Volt Stick, Ameter/Voltmeter/Megger etc

2. Modify/Fix it please: Side cutters/ Stripping pliers

3. New installs ( Domestic ) Small power tools: drills/hole cutters/angle grinders

4. Commercial install/mods; Hole saws, ability to form ducting/cable trays, any one use screwed conduit still?, Big tools/things for big cables etc

Will

 

[dan-in-kingston]

I think I got a D in maths but it hasn't stopped me. All the calculations and more you'll ever need are in the BGB, I have the most common used one's copied into the front of my OSG with a couple of examples for quick reference. Also got a cheap scientific calculator from Asda for a couple of quid as it lists the formula as you enter it and is easier to check.

Just remember Zs=Ze+(R1+R2)... :lol:

Volt drop is not as complicated as it looks, just remember to extract the correct information for each cable type etc and you won't go far wrong.

And never forget Ohms law, it's the LAW!!!

I'm ok with calculating Zs, I had more trouble with the calculations for resistivity and a bit concerened about three phase stuff!

 

[telectrix]

you mean like calculating the neutral current for an unbalanced 3 phase load? that one makes me sweat!!!

 

[dan-in-kingston]

yep, i haven't covered the maths part of that yet.. luckily I understand the priniciple behind it, i.e. if it was perfectly balance the neutral would be 0v

 

[imago]

As an aide memoire (I can't be cluttering up my mind with calculations, I'm an artist you know!) I bought a copy of this Electrical Installation Calculations: Advanced: For technical certificate and NVQ Level 3: For Technical Certificate and NVQ Level 3 Advanced: Amazon.co.uk: A.J. Watkins, Christopher Kitcher: Books

It has everything you need in it, with usage examples and explanations. I can highly recommend it.

 

[dan-in-kingston]

As an aide memoire (I can't be cluttering up my mind with calculations, I'm an artist you know!) I bought a copy of this Electrical Installation Calculations: Advanced: For technical certificate and NVQ Level 3: For Technical Certificate and NVQ Level 3 Advanced: Amazon.co.uk: A.J. Watkins, Christopher Kitcher: Books

It has everything you need in it, with usage examples and explanations. I can highly recommend it.

Awesome thanks, just ordered one

 

[sparkyninja]

the makita set is of quite poor quality because you would think that for that price you would get a good quality screwdrivers but no they are just cheap crap and i would just save and buy a set of ck dextro.

 

[grantr37]

never seen this tool set before........................I have seen some different ones that were supposed to get given away as promotional sets with power tools before.....sometimes the shop people try to sell them separate.....


but never seen a makita one before.....

 

[Dooby]

most calculations, when you break them down, are really quite simple .... add, takeaway, times, and oh shot, what's the last one.... into/over/summat. and there was another thing. square root. never seen anything with a square root. parsnips are round and long, beetroot are round and short. potatoes are funny shapes but never square, never seen cannabis roots, only leaves.

See, I LOVE maths. Up to a point, like. On site some bloke came up to me asking 'are you good at maths?' ' well yeah' 'Ok what's 20% of 1200'. 'Seriously, you think that's hard maths..?' I want to go into the guerilla mathematics side of electricianing. I think there's a vacancy.

 

[Patto]

Awesome thanks, just ordered one

Couple of lads at on the 2330 with me purchased this book i was also going to till the lecturer pointed out quite a lot of false answers, i googled it and he was right