Draper Knipex?

[Daley]

I'm confused, i'm looking for some Knipex Cobra VDE and when i google them there are two types. One seems to be the standard chrome type Knipex and then there's another without the chrome look called Draper Knipex Cobra? The only difference i can see is the price (around £10)

Am i missing something?

Daley

 

[snowhead]

The only difference i can see is the price (around £10)

Am i missing something?

Daley

The difference is VDE approval, checkout the handgrips.

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Both great though

 

[davesparks]

Draper own knipex, have a look on the packaging you'll find the 'draper expert' label on there.

 

[shanky887614]

The difference is VDE approval.

the cobra are grips though so why do they need to be vde rated?

personally i prefer the alligator grips (they open wider)

 

[Daley]

They still say VDE? Can you see this link?...

10644 Draper Draper 10644 Knipex VDE Cobra Waterpump Pliers 250mm



then there's these one ...

87 26 250 KNIPEX - Pliers | TME - Electronic components


See what i mean by one being black and the other silver, just curious is all

 

[Daley]

Better safe than sorry Shanky, i feel safer knowing my tools are tested, might just be me haha

 

[davesparks]

Don't buy the chromed ones, they look lovely but chrome is very slippery and the handles will slide off easily

 

[davesparks]

Better safe than sorry Shanky, i feel safer knowing my tools are tested, might just be me haha

Safe from what? Do you use a VDE hacksaw, hammer, bolster etched aswell just in case?

You only need the insulation if you have to work on something live, and then you will know about it to make sure that you only use the right tools.
I can't imagine what situation requires an electrician to use grips on live parts??

 

[Daley]

To be honest i've never used my old grips on live equipment, but we do a lot of work on live panels in 24 hour buildings such as hospitals superstores and the like so i'd just like to make sure if i ever did need them that they're spot on, i might never use them working live but JUST INCASE

 

[shanky887614]

Safe from what? Do you use a VDE hacksaw, hammer, bolster etched aswell just in case?

You only need the insulation if you have to work on something live, and then you will know about it to make sure that you only use the right tools.
I can't imagine what situation requires an electrician to use grips on live parts??

99% of the time you get a shock by putting your hand on live cables?

you wont be expected to work live so no need.

buy a volt stick and voltage indicator etc.

 

[uksparks]

I've got two pairs of the proper knipex cobra pliers, fantastic, really very happy with them.

 

[Daley]

I've just ordered two pairs, never had Knipex before but i've been told you can't fault them! Looking at some snips and pliers too

 

[uksparks]

All my kit is knipex, I love it, can't get enough of it, all the shiny ones vde.

 

[shanky887614]

All my kit is knipex, I love it, can't get enough of it, all the shiny ones vde.

i dont think i own any knipex gear that is vde.

that includes my two pairs of normal grips, mini pair and a pair of shears.

my bang bang snips are a pair of wihi 180mm that have seen better days (no holes yet in them)

the only vde kit in my bag are normal screwdrivers, my long reach and torx arr all non vde