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  1. S

    Clearing out and consolidating old tools and toolboxes,

    jeeeeez the stuff you find that hasn't been used for for 30 years and odd bits, anyone know what they are, the last one I made myself to make my life/work easier, will post more up if I find any obscure stuff.
  2. D

    Lights flicker when using tools

    Any electric motor, drill etc. plugged into any outlet is (suddenly) making my lights flicker. Wired my house 5 yrs ago and of course all outlets are on separate circuits w 12g Rolex 20 amp breakers All lighting is on 14g Romex and 15 amp breakers. NEVER had an issue. Not the slightest...
  3. M

    Advice wanted on retraining as an Electrican about courses and tools needed.

    Hi I’m looking at city and guilds 2365 parts 2 and 3 through trade skills for you. It’s over 16 weeks and wondered if this is any good? I’m 49 and having to retrain as getting made redundant in December so planning options in advance. I’m trying to build up most of the tools I’d need as working...
  4. littlespark

    Public Service Announcement - Missing Tools

    Got this through on facebook this morning. Hope the link works. Editted. Removed link. Will keep trying
  5. J

    Best quality electrican tools.....

    Got a few quid together to get myself some quality hand tools, Side cutters, pliers, wire strippers, etc etc and I am torn between these brands. Knipex Wiha NWS CK Tools Anyone have any preference.. Cheers
  6. Zack McCoo

    Best Tools For a Startup Electrician

    Hey everyone, Just been looking around for a decent priced startup kit and cant find anything. Can anyone tell me what they carry around and what sort of price they came to? Obviously tools aren't cheap but a beginners set up would be great! :) Cheers, Zack!
  7. CK Tools

    C.K Tools Competition - Stubby VDE Screwdrivers

    :megaphone::megaphone::megaphone: Check out our latest competition over in the Electrical Tools and Products sub forum :) C.K Tools Competition - Stubby VDE Screwdrivers - https://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/c-k-tools-competition-stubby-vde-screwdrivers.148855/
  8. CK Tools

    C.K Tools Competition - Stubby VDE Screwdrivers

    Hi All, To celebrate the launch of the C.K Stubby VDE slim screwdriver 4 pack, we have 4 sets to giveaway to 4 lucky winners!! Whilst they’re not BIG, they are CLEVER! Featuring a short slim blade for easy access to even sunken screws in the tightest of places, they are fully VDE approved...
  9. J

    MC4 Connectors £0.52 per pair, Crimpers, Cables + loads of other connectors

    100 MC4 Connectors for £0.52 each Collection from our Hertfordshire warehouse is fine or we can send out via a next day delivery service. We stock: Crimping Tools MC4 Spanners Double, Triple, Quad connectors Y Branch, 4 into 1 flexible & tree connectors 1m-25m pre crimped cable All MC4...
  10. Gavin John Hyde

    Police recover stolen tools in bristol - Are they yours?

    My local paper are running a story from Avon and Somerset police trying to reunite the owner with there stolen tools.. Tools are from the Bristol area. Guessing they belonged to a fellow electrician as the video shows a megger MFT and some Makita tools amongst other. What power tools were...
  11. J

    Rusty VDE screwdrivers and tools

    Hello. I've spent the past few months Sticking a load of uni up And hanging ladder & tray up For submains etc to be pulled in Site was incredibly cold and wet as the work was primarily outside And my hand tools that haven't been used on the job have gone rusty What's the best way of cleaning...
  12. S

    Old Skool Tools and Stuff you have made

    Just wondering what you still have from years yonder and what you made to make life easier, the only things I think I still have are my PYRO tools and a long handled PYRO stripper that I made myself, will need to have a rummage in the loft to find them though, oh and ancient conduit threading...
  13. E

    can i re-claim the cost of some of my essential power tools?

    can i as an employee still fill out a self assessment and claim capital allowances on tools ive bought? spent about 1600 this year on various tools
    • elsparko
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    • cost power power tools tools
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. R

    Tools for a beginner

    I am going to start building up my tool collection. I was thinking of screwdrivers and pliers to start off with. Any recommendations please? Or even what would you recommend?
  15. Retroelectric

    Replacement Electrical Tools - Peoples Opinions

    Hi Had all my hand tools stolen from my van yesterday evening by some scum bag!!! I know I will have to replace them all just wondering what pliers and cutters you lot recommend? I had mainly Kewtechnik pliers and side cutters as I have had them since about 1998 but they seem to be out of the...
  16. Pete999

    Tool Tarts everwhere, and those who are OCD about tools

    I want a set, don't need it but I want a set.
  17. BarryJ90

    Best Value/Brand tools for when just starting out

    alright guys! :sunglasses: I've been looking at getting myself a decent tool bag/kit that I can take with me to college/site with me old man etc Anyhow I have been looking online and there is so much to choose from and a real variation of pricing. I already have draper snips, wiha drivers...
  18. C

    Why are wall chasers so expensive

    I've been looking at wall chasers, I really can't work out why they are so expensive. They seem to be a £70 angle grinder with a dust extraction shroud. Am I missing something?
  19. Gavin John Hyde

    Anybody had tools stolen in Wiltshire area?

    Wiltshire police have recovered a huge haul of stolen power tools and other bits and bobs stolen from vans and vehicles in the Wiltshire area... They also recovered a stolen caravan from the same site.... Police followed a tracking device in a guys tools to find them. It would not be...
  20. S

    Empoyees tools what should i supply

    Hi i am an employer with 1 employee i was wandering what everyone else does with supplying power tools and hand tools i spoke to a few others who have told me to supply van and sundry items drill bits ect only they are responsible to bring own hand tools,drills that are used everyday ect...

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