Mcb screwdiver

[VoltzElectrical]

someone recently told me about a specially shaped screwdriver for mcbs. Has anyone heard about them, or have one, or know where I can get one?

 

[mayfair]

Wera do them in two sizes

 

[telectrix]

i hjad a set, but was unfortunate to be working on site with a plumber. bye-bye screwdriver sey

 

[Lofty]

Yep. Toolstation do them. They are called a 'plus - minus', made by Wera and are VDE rated cost about £15 for a pair . Also CK do their own version called Modulo.
Basically they are either a Pozi of Philips head but with a slot driver as well. Supposed to give more torque on the MCB screws without chewing the heads.

Toolstation > Hand Tools > Screwdrivers > Plus Minus VDE Screwdriver 2 Pc Set

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Images/Products/size_3/CK440003.JPG

Cheers,
Lofty

 

[ratboymark]

ive got one of those there definately worth getting

 

[nickblake]

one of the best i use is these brilliant screw driver and very tough Klauke VDE Screwdriver for Plus/Minus Head Screws Z2x100 [KL-130PM2IS] - £6.40 : Horizon Tools and Ladders | Buy a Tool or Ladder Online

 

[telectrix]

so what's wrong with an impact driver and a hammer. that's what some sparks must use on some MCBs i've come across where it's impossible to undo the buggers.

 

[Guest 004]

Thats a lot of money for a screwdriver, I use Kamasa with interchangeable heads/bits

 

[Guest 004]

hmm, wera do the attachement heads, must have, but only come in batches of 10

 

[nickblake]

well that depends its a quality screw driver mines now almost 6 years old and been used for every mains board change and every MCB job including periodics that i have done it has become attached to me now lol

 

[VoltzElectrical]

Thanks all. I am installing a lot of RCBOs and you need a slimline driver to get into the neutral terminal. Are Wera doing the plus/ minus in their new slimline format i.e. insulation same diameter as head shaft (seen this in Professional Electrician a while back).

 

[rmc86uk]

Yea I've had an orange CK modular driver couple of year now. You don't see many electricians who have one and when I offer for them to use it they never want to give it back!

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[johnboy6083]

the wiha ones are the dogs. i got a set that has a handle and different attachments. its brilliant. it doesnt wobble at all, it feels like a solid driver. im impressed, so impressedt hat i bought a set for £40 i think and im a tight arse

 

[VoltzElectrical]

WIHA screwdrivers. Am researching them now.

 

[johnboy6083]

theyre the ones mate. not wera.