Pliers with built in LED, are they any good?

[walterwhite]

I saw a guy on site in Leeds with a pair of pliers with built in LED to the jaw, they looked really cool and he was working in the ceiling where it was dark but these pliers lit the area up very well. Has anyone else got some of these and can tell me if they are as good as they look? I asked where he got them from and he said City (CEF) for about 35 quid and they're tested to 5000V

I'm always looking for new tools and these look as though they would be great, any help would be appreciated and do you think they're cool?

Cheers.

 

[mechelec]

Windup ?

 

[Flanders]

Here's some more

Craftsman Lighted Pliers and Cutters | ToolGuyd

 

[walterwhite]

Hi Mechelec, no windup I promise!

 

[Geordie Spark]

Windup ?

Salesman???

 

[mechelec]

Ok in that case gimmicky.

 

[Geordie Spark]

So what's next; a set of lighty-up VDE screwdrivers, a brace of lighty-up side cutters a lighty-up claw hammer and lighty-up Electricians Bolster chisel - or why not just ONE half-decent lighty-up headlight wot yer strap to yer heid?????

 

[Pete999]

Another scam to make you part with your hard earned dosh, where can I get some lol

 

[Geordie Spark]

We need another "choice" button here labelled "Absolute Shyte".

 

[mache]

Might be tested to 5000v but if exposed metal parts are easily touched then I doubt any test body would certify them as safe work equipment........

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Unlikely to have been tested to anything other than 1000V.

 

[walterwhite]

This guy bought them and was using them so they must have been passed and CE certified or they wouldn't be able to be sold within the UK or Europe. Every tool that has electrics or any other piece of electrical equipment has to be CE certified before it can be sold and used, mainstream wholesalers would not sell them otherwise.

 

[guest119]

Windup ?

Nope, battery operated

 

[Geordie Spark]

Nope, battery operated

THAT does so much deserve a "LUVITT" button.

 

[PEG]

What annoys me,is nobody wanted to manufacture my 3 speed walking stick,or my wind powered cooling fan...yet somebody decided to make THAT...