Handy Stuff for Commercial Installations

[IAmSparkytus!]

Morning all!

Just been having a quick flick through some threads and enjoying all the good advice being offered to many people on a variety of topics!

While flicking I've also noticed info on earthing nuts and wiska gland plates which have blown my mind as it seems I'm currently still stuck in the dark ages using banjos for all SWA installations.

To add to this I've only not long ago started using wagos instead of connector block...

This has made me want to ask whether there are any other really simple (probably second nature now to you all) materials/accessories and tools which would make commercial fit outs easier and simpler?

Thanks all, have a good day!

 

[Dartlec]

So what do you in that instance?

I've had occasions where I've had to hold an MCB together at the top while tightening, which isn't a great advertisement for the quality. The ideal would be to re-tighten a week later I suspect, but that's usually practically not an option - I do often tighten - energise, then re-tighten as the last thing before the cover goes back on though...

 

[IAmSparkytus!]

Been Youtube'ing today and found a page called Efixx. They were demonstrating the use of ferrules and a ferrule crimper. Not something I have ever thought about using before as I tend to use solid core conductors up to 4mm and pre-wired Klik flexes for lighting installs but definitely looks like they would be a handy addition to have on the van.

Anyone use these often and for what uses?

Thanks

 

[Dustydazzler]

I've had occasions where I've had to hold an MCB together at the top while tightening, which isn't a great advertisement for the quality. The ideal would be to re-tighten a week later I suspect, but that's usually practically not an option - I do often tighten - energise, then re-tighten as the last thing before the cover goes back on though...

I wonder if all these sparks who now use impact drivers on consumer units check their terminations

 

[IAmSparkytus!]

I wonder if all these sparks who now use impact drivers on consumer units check their terminations

Maybes they've managed to find a DB manufacturer who recommended 110nM of torque for their breakers!

 

[Dustydazzler]

Correct installation of consumer unit to correct manufacture recommended torque ...?

 

[pc1966]

Anyone use these often and for what uses?

Yes, for flexible cables (tri-rated, H07RN-F, etc) and sometimes with 7-strand if it might get a bit crushed by a simple screw (e.g. for grid-switches). My investigations here:

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[Zerax]

Been Youtube'ing today and found a page called Efixx. They were demonstrating the use of ferrules and a ferrule crimper. Not something I have ever thought about using before as I tend to use solid core conductors up to 4mm and pre-wired Klik flexes for lighting installs but definitely looks like they would be a handy addition to have on the van.

Anyone use these often and for what uses?

Thanks

I use ferrules on almost all stranded cables... Both insulated and uninsulated ones.

 

[timbobelfast]

Am curious about the Armeg "impact" holesaws. In what way do they differ from standard holesaws?.

On a separate note, I recently was alerted by a poster here to a multitool blade for cutting plaster and brick. The pictures of the cutout box looked really neat. That's the next buy on my list

Don't waste your money on these. I had a set a few years back. The 20 & 25 lost all their teeth in no time at all. The 32 now spins so is next to useless. The box is handy though!

 

[Dustydazzler]

 

[Rockingit]

Don't waste your money on these. I had a set a few years back. The 20 & 25 lost all their teeth in no time at all. The 32 now spins so is next to useless. The box is handy though!

I buy Reisser holesaws now whenever possible, they put most other brands in the shade.

 

[nicebutdim]

I buy Reisser holesaws now whenever possible, they put most other brands in the shade.

Never used their hole saws, but have been using their masonry bits for years as I've never found better.

 

[IAmSparkytus!]

Been on efixxx YouTube channel (AGAIN).

Saw them using a locknut spanner to hold the locknut inside an isolator, DB etc while making off SWA glands - had never seen one of those either!

Can sometimes be a pain in the posterior trying to fit gland pliers or an adjustable into a small isolator or box with a lip to hold the locknut so one of those looks like it could save a bit of blaspheming!

Anyone know where to get them? Only managed to find one on amazon for £27 which seems expensive.

 

[nicebutdim]

CK bush tool?

About a tenner from most wholesalers, ebay or Amazon.

 

[IAmSparkytus!]

To be honest, I have one of those but never thought about using it on SWA locknuts. For some reason I thought it only worked on bushes ?

 

[nicebutdim]

To be honest, I have one of those but never thought about using it on SWA locknuts. For some reason I thought it only worked on bushes ?

I only half read your post ?