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    Tools used when rewiring domestic property.

    Good Morning. Can anyone tell me what tools would be used when cutting channels into plaster when rewiring an occupied home? House has solid walls, not plaster board and electricians used jackhammers to channel out, without extraction. I know rewiring is messy but the house was like a building...
  2. A

    Wiha tools focus group

    If anyone is interested Wiha tools are currently running a focus group for their tools, in particular the speede electric driver. The group is being run for Wiha by a company called expert trades. It's £90 Inc vat to join which then gives you access to the Facebook group where all the...
  3. P

    Anyone used Howe Tools

    Keep seeing them on ads on Facebook, some of the items they sell are cheapee than anywhere else, not massively, but enough to make me consider using them. But want to see if anyone else has tried them out yet.
  4. S

    Unclear about wording on tools insurance policy(hiscox)

    Wanting to claim on my tools insurance and reading the policy it says"Excess is £150.00. In another sentence it states"On each and every loss".Hoping this is not on every item stolen,or the insurance would be worthless imho.Wondered if anyone else has a Hiscox policy with Napit and made a claim...
  5. J

    Is it ok to not run jobs and just be on the tools

    just wanted some opinions on this because we were having a discussion about it the other day on site. If your on the books in my experience your looked down on if you don’t want to run a job. But is there anything wrong with it? Just wanting to be an Electrician and not a supervisor? Be good to...
    • John Matrix
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    • electrical work jobs tools
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. S

    For Sale Testers, Tools and Bits

    Hi all, I’ve got the following for sale if anybody is interested: 1 x Fluke T150 £85 1 x Zircon XL300 £65 1 x Schneider QO116C10RCBO30F £45 2 x Ei650 £25 each 1 x Meggar PAT120 £350 1 x TIS1835 Ins & Cont Tester £175 1 x TIS415 Phase Rotation Tester £75 1 x Klien CL800 Digi Clamp Meter £165 1...
  7. T

    I Need Work Work as a mate/improver in London. Own tools and transport.

    I am 27 years old, based in London, with aspirations to qualify and work as an electrician. I apply myself well with a strong work ethic and problem solving abilities, and have a serious desire to learn and succeed. I recently left a job with EDF where I worked in metering...
    • Toblerone
    • Thread
    • electrical improver electrical work electrician electrician job electrician mate experience in london job london tools work
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: People Seeking Electrical Jobs / Employment
  8. D

    Marking tools?

    Hi all, I'm wondering what you guys (and girls) do about about marking up your tools and betteries. I'm new to the trade so most of my tools are fairly new and I'm keen to keep track of them particularly on busy sites where they could easily be picked up (inadvertantly) by others. One DeWalt...
  9. T

    Essential starter power tools?

    I am looking to slowly start investing in some quality power tools and wondering which tools I should start with? Keen to hear which brand/model is deemed superior to others and why, although i'm sure there will be a range of opinions on this topic. I assume sticking with one brand makes sense...
  10. J

    Company kit and tools stolen

    Hi lads just looking for advice when it comes to Company kit. Things like test kits etc. If they are left in the van and they get stollen is it the electricians responsibility to foot the bill? We are being told to take them in the house. To me this doesn’t seem unreasonable because I have the...
    • John Matrix
    • Thread
    • company kit stolen tools
    • Replies: 56
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. M

    Fluke hand tools

    Hiya Guys Has anyone bought any of the Fluke side cutters, pliers or screwdrivers yet as I have seen them on YouTube and wonder if they are any good also been tying to find a uk supplier on line but no joy yet. Unfortunately I am a total tool tart if it looks new and shiny I want them so if...
  12. R

    Voltage Indicator and Proving Unit/12v Dewalt Combi and Impact Drill

    I am looking to sell some of my Tools, due to my uncle retiring me has kindly given me some tools. Socket and See Voltage Tester and Proving Unit Kit - £80 Dewalt DCK211C2 10.8V 1.3Ah Li-Ion XR DCD710 Drill Driver & DCF815 Impact Twin £120
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    I Need Work Anyone looking for an apprentice ? Spalding Lincolnshire.

    My son has just been laid off from his apprenticeship today as the firm he was with in Boston have no work on. Hes been weeding the office yardxand car park with the other apprentices for the last week... They apoear to not be renewing any of their apprentice contracts. He has completed his...
  14. S

    Couple of tools for sale

    Have a couple of bits for sale. Don’t do much install now so don’t have a need for them anymore. Prob going to be a £5 each to post or you can collect from bexhill. I’ve priced them at approx 1/2 what I paid for them. Whia torque screwdriver in case, used about half a dozen times. In good used...
  15. Admin

    FIXRADIO Tunes Request Thread (And DAB Radio Recommendations Thread)

    FIXRADIO - Tunes Request Thread - The ElectriciansForums.net official unofficial tunes request and shout-out thread. This isn't something we've organised with FIXRADIO officially. So it's the unofficial official tunes request thread. If you really really want a tune on, use the usual...
  16. J

    Electrician uses 1,000 volts to his advantage

    https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.thesun.co.uk/news/9628217/electrician-wires-van-1000-volt-shock/amp Now he has copyrighted his electrical design, and is installing for £380. What’s our Thought’s on this ?
    • Jay 1987
    • Thread
    • electrician electricians vans spark tools van vehicle volts
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. D

    HELP NEEDED TOOLS

    Hi all My great uncle has given me these screw driver heads , but he has lost the handle Does anyone know what make these are? and what handle I will need to find? Thanks
  18. Kuba

    What tools?

    Hi everyone, I’d be interested to see what in your opinion would be the must-have tools when you’re starting off as a labourer/mate on site and you’re looking for work through agencies, 1st and 2nd fix. Also if you have any brands that you would recommend? Thank you for any feedback! Cheers
  19. D

    Apprentice tools and advice

    Hi all I am new to this forum and was just wondering any of your advice on tools and anything I should know as I start an apprenticeship next Monday doing most domestic and local leisure centre's Any advice really appreciated Dylan :)
    • Dylan_2712
    • Thread
    • advice apprentice apprenticeship tools
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. Electrical2Go

    CK Tools Giveaway - Tell us what your most essential tool is to enter

    We are giving away a set of CK Tools - Triton XLS Screwdrivers worth £20.00 For your chance to win, simply comment on this thread with Your favourite Sparky joke. (Keep it clean-ish) The professional quality Triton XLS Screwdriver is designed with tip type marking for easy identification, a...

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