using power tools on site

[martin mcguinness]

looking for a bit of guidance on this one.
i was helping a mate fit a kitchen on a site and there was a visit from health and safety normally he works in domestic all the time so all the tools are 230v not 110v. So as he normally works domestic so using 110v is a pain he is a bit like me with the tools so all festool, Makita, Dewatlt etc.
Back to the question they pointed out that he shouldnt be using mains voltage tools. I asked them to clarify HSG 141 paragraph 70 (google a great thing )they just drew me a dirty look so i pointed out that the house we were working in as its a new build all the circuits are RCD protected and all tools are pat tested and in date. They couldnt give me an answer and just walked away
Can anyone clarify the law on this one as i know its the norm to use 110v on a site but if you read HSG 141 / 70 is it ok to use mains voltage ?????
i know using 110v which should be centre tapped is voltage limiting and an RCD is current limiting protecion
opinions welcome but more interested in the law
cheers

 

[Pete999]

All accords where the extension reel is plugged in, the cable to the extension reel could be the danger point.

yes and if the circuit it was plugged into had RCD protection you should be OK cus as you know 2 rcdS in the same circuit would cause problems

 

[Electrics]

Meh i got sick of lugging that big yellow box around a couple of years back and invested in a lovely brand new set of 5.0ah Li-Ion DeWalt cordless tools.

 

[Electrics]

Meh i got sick of lugging that big yellow box around a couple of years back and invested in a lovely brand new set of 5.0ah Li-Ion DeWalt cordless tools.

And for anyone interested, you can currently get a few different 'set' deals on screwfix. For DeWalt I think it's £800 for 3x 18v 5.0ah batteries + charger, two carry cases, drill driver, multi tool, light, plane, circular saw, jigsaw. Well worth the money considering the drill driver alone with 2 batteries is usually about £300+.

 

[pc1966]

Having got a couple of Milwaukee 18V tools I am amazed who well they last on a charge, and only find a couple of bigger jobs need a mains powered tool.

 

[telectrix]

And for anyone interested, you can currently get a few different 'set' deals on screwfix. For DeWalt I think it's £800 for 3x 18v 5.0ah batteries + charger, two carry cases, drill driver, multi tool, light, plane, circular saw, jigsaw. Well worth the money considering the drill driver alone with 2 batteries is usually about £300+.

youse talking 2 months pension there. think i'll stick tobuying beer and smokes with it. ??

 

[SparkySy]

I have recently moved over to Milwaukee 18v kit and can't believe the torque, power and control they have on them and the battery life is crazy!

 

[Electrics]

There's some Aussie guys on youtube comparing them, i think they did Makita, blue Bosch, Milwaukee, Hilti, Hitachi, Metabo and DeWalt and DeWalt came out top on basically every test. Good vid if you can find it. Bosch came last i believe.