Anyone use a concrete nailer?

[-Matt]

have been thinking of getting one of these, as things like fitting capping, conduit etc would be much easier/faster.

I dont really know much about these, and am yet to find anyone else with one to try, so wondering if anyone has one, and what are they like?

Do they consistantly bury the nail home in concrete block walls etc?
Work with red brick walls?

Now the bit i dont really understand is if its banging a nail in with such force to get into concrete, wont it smash/crack and plastic fittings your nailing into, ie conduit clip, trunking etc?


Was looking at the Dewalt (all my power tools are Dewalt) which is fully electric, which looks good, but i cant find much on reviews Etc.
DeWalt DCN890P2-GB 18v 2x5.0Ah XR Concrete Nailer - https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Dewalt-Dcn890P2-Gb-5035048666876-18V-2X5.0Ah-Xr-Concrete-Nailer


The other seems to be the Spit Pulsa 800E
This is a bit cheaper, and seems to have a larger range of accessories (ie conduit clips etc) however also needs gas canisters which seems to come with the nail packs.
RJ Fixings > Pulsa 800E Cordless Gas Nailer - https://www.rjfixings.com/products/pulsa/pulsa-800e-cordless-gas-nailer-20-pin-magazine/

So anyone used either of these?

 

[Deleted member 105166]

looks useful to use on plasterers that coat your first fix with their muck

 

[Pete999]

have been thinking of getting one of these, as things like fitting capping, conduit etc would be much easier/faster.

I dont really know much about these, and am yet to find anyone else with one to try, so wondering if anyone has one, and what are they like?

Do they consistantly bury the nail home in concrete block walls etc?
Work with red brick walls?

Now the bit i dont really understand is if its banging a nail in with such force to get into concrete, wont it smash/crack and plastic fittings your nailing into, ie conduit clip, trunking etc?


Was looking at the Dewalt (all my power tools are Dewalt) which is fully electric, which looks good, but i cant find much on reviews Etc.
DeWalt DCN890P2-GB 18v 2x5.0Ah XR Concrete Nailer - https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Dewalt-Dcn890P2-Gb-5035048666876-18V-2X5.0Ah-Xr-Concrete-Nailer


The other seems to be the Spit Pulsa 800E
This is a bit cheaper, and seems to have a larger range of accessories (ie conduit clips etc) however also needs gas canisters which seems to come with the nail packs.
RJ Fixings > Pulsa 800E Cordless Gas Nailer - https://www.rjfixings.com/products/pulsa/pulsa-800e-cordless-gas-nailer-20-pin-magazine/

So anyone used either of these?

If they do this to a human body, I don't think plastic conduit or trunking will last long@

 

[diyterry]

have been thinking of getting one of these, as things like fitting capping, conduit etc would be much easier/faster.

I dont really know much about these, and am yet to find anyone else with one to try, so wondering if anyone has one, and what are they like?

Do they consistantly bury the nail home in concrete block walls etc?
Work with red brick walls?

Now the bit i dont really understand is if its banging a nail in with such force to get into concrete, wont it smash/crack and plastic fittings your nailing into, ie conduit clip, trunking etc?


Was looking at the Dewalt (all my power tools are Dewalt) which is fully electric, which looks good, but i cant find much on reviews Etc.
DeWalt DCN890P2-GB 18v 2x5.0Ah XR Concrete Nailer - https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Dewalt-Dcn890P2-Gb-5035048666876-18V-2X5.0Ah-Xr-Concrete-Nailer


The other seems to be the Spit Pulsa 800E
This is a bit cheaper, and seems to have a larger range of accessories (ie conduit clips etc) however also needs gas canisters which seems to come with the nail packs.
RJ Fixings > Pulsa 800E Cordless Gas Nailer - https://www.rjfixings.com/products/pulsa/pulsa-800e-cordless-gas-nailer-20-pin-magazine/

So anyone used either of these?

You need to use the special fixings which are specifically designed for electrical work, have a look at ITW Construction Products - http://www.itwcp.co.uk/en/

 

[freddo]

We use the Hilti range, they do all sorts of cable and pipe attachments. I'm not really a fan of the stuff, works better in some materials than others. Shocking it can fire the nails right into steel beams with the point sticking out the other side. Make sure you wear nail gun rated eye protection, as the nails can bounce off the surface and towards the user.

 

[Pete999]

We use the Hilti range, they do all sorts of cable and pipe attachments. I'm not really a fan of the stuff, works better in some materials than others. Shocking it can fire the nails right into steel beams with the point sticking out the other side. Make sure you wear nail gun rated eye protection, as the nails can bounce off the surface and towards the user.

Not working today then freddo?

 

[freddo]

Not working today then freddo?

No, that's why I'm posting on here.

 

[Pete999]

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No, that's why I'm posting on here.

Thought so.

 

[pirate]

Wasn't there another thread on here about this?

 

[pirate]

1st flats with concrete ceilings - https://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/1st-flats-with-concrete-ceilings.168218/#post-1448671