Must have electricians toys

[Sparky_Steve]

super rod megaset
supercam v6
bosch gop10.8 and rest of kit
bosch gbh36 / gks36
pls 180 laser level
hilti pd40 laser measure
hilti chaser and vacuum
for the brew

 

[tazz]

These 2 little toys we would be lost without in the fire alarm game....they are addressable loop testers, used to find and identify devices on the loop as well as faults. The Hochiki model even tell us the location of o/c n/c faults and loop resistance.

 

[FAA Greenie]

Having only been in the game for three years, I have just bought a scutch chisel.

Why, oh will someone tell me why, was it not one of the first things I bought?

 

[Englishman]

Having only been in the game for three years, I have just bought a scutch chisel.

Why, oh will someone tell me why, was it not one of the first things I bought?

Scutch chisel and scutch hammer, both class pieces of kit.

 

[joelypops]

i had a scutch chisel sds attachment, made chasing out a breeze! I wouldn't be without my wall chaser now. when i was on the cards the boss had an erbaur (sp) one and it was the nuts! when i left it accidentally ended up with me and its finally died last week so im off on the hunt for a new one this weekend!

 

[RichardMoore]

Is there a machine that can chase walls without making dust in a domestic environment, wall chasing machines are just the twin bladed circular saw aren't they???

 

[Thefailsafe2012]

Is there a machine that can chase walls without making dust in a domestic environment, wall chasing machines are just the twin bladed circular saw aren't they???

Yes they are, however they have a outlet that you can whack a Hoover on that minimises the dust clouds

 

[applemac]

Let me know how this performs. I have been needing a decent one for ages too.

EDIT: yikes just checked the prices, hope you got a good deal on it.

right I've got it, very good lamp. too bright if anything on full power, batteries last up to 25 hrs, bit of a faf at first getting use to all the settings but worth every penny! can't wait to stick my head in an old cupboard full of xmas paper old stinky shoes looking for an old board. £64.

 

[Midwest]

Is there a machine that can chase walls without making dust in a domestic environment, wall chasing machines are just the twin bladed circular saw aren't they???

Yep I've used a Metabo one. No dust at all to speak of, but it costs about £600!

 

[Pete999]

Knipex Installation Pliers

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Leica laser level

 

[telectrix]

makita 24V sds. kicks the competition into touch.

 

[HandySparks]

makita 24V sds. kicks the competition into touch.

Anyone tried the new BHR242 or BHR243? (difference is with/without interchangeable chuck)
Makita BHR243RFEV Cordless SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Drill With Dust Extraction 18V Li-Ion 3.0Ah Batteries x 2

I had a look at Elex and it's a nice short unit, so maybe easier to handle in confined spaces and up ladders, unlike my present Makita SDS which is a long one with the handle on the far end.

Is the extraction as good as you'd hope?

Edit: just noticed that you're talking about 24V. I find the 18V good for everything except extended use on core drills.

 

[SirKit Breaker]

Don't waste your money on the Armeg box cutter, they are crap and cost the earth, buy mine instead, it is still crap but a lot cheaper than new. £20 plus P&P.

 

[silentspark]

Latest things I've bought are a martindale multimeter, bahco socket set, a wera uninsulated screwdriver set, keep my insulated ones for the good jobs , next on the list is a cross line laser, impact driver and a new head torch.