Erbauer Drills any good

[Dartlec]

I had an Erbauer 18V for many years and it worked fine. The problem was when I lost the charger, and Screwfix had changed the battery design (changed supplier I assume) so that the new chargers didn't work

Now have Millwauke stuff, but at the right price I'd have no problem with another Erbauer as a drill, except for the hassle with another battery/charger. As others have said, Screwfix are good at replacing stuff there and then if it's their own brands..

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

You can get adaptors for the 18v batteries online so your dewalt batteries will work with Milwaukee, Makita etc so if you have a full range of batteries it can work out better if there is an offer on or you get say Erbauer kit, you can use your batteries.
I use dewalt batteries in a 18v worx circular saw.

 

[littlespark]

I didn’t know erbauer did actual power tools like that… I’ve got drill bits from them, core hole kit… and an LED work light. No problems with them.

I bought a set of 3x SDS drills from LIDL when I started up. 1m long. Managed to snap the 10mm one yesterday.

 

[PEG]

I heard most sites and many private companies are going to stop having mains powered tools used by contractors etc .In the next few years .

Really? ..... think that one has come from the straight-banana think-tank

.just trying to calculate the overall carbon footprint,of thousands of tradies,returning home,to attach their chargers to a willing socket...

 

[Dustydazzler]

Really? ..... think that one has come from the straight-banana think-tank

.just trying to calculate the overall carbon footprint,of thousands of tradies,returning home,to attach their chargers to a willing socket...

I can't think of any advantage to ban power tools other than removing the trip hazard of having trailing extension leads dragging on the floor

Other than that I can't think of a single reason to only use a battery tool over a corded tool

 

[pirate]

Horses for courses, @Dustydazzler
If I have drilling to do, into brick or concrete, at or near ground level, and assuming there is mains power nearby, I'll plug in my 40 year old Black&Decker or my amazing cheapo Ferm SDS and just batter on. Up a ladder,or anywhere with no power, then it's the cordless stuff all the way. Basically, I go with what stresses me and my tools the least.

 

[LukeD]

I can't think of any advantage to ban power tools other than removing the trip hazard of having trailing extension leads dragging on the floor

Other than that I can't think of a single reason to only use a battery tool over a corded tool

Something to do with PAT??? Some businesses wont allow stuff to be plugged in to their sockets unless all the GEAR is tested and signed off etc ?

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Screwfix...... return it , they give you another one ! best returns policy there is . If a cheap tool lasts a year etc , thats a bargain.And depends how it treated and abused etc . I know of one joiner who drops every tool he can . shows them zero respect .never cleans them etc. Then wonders why they fail ! Yes, It wont be as good as a new 18v Dewalt .But its not in the same area of quality expectation etc ?

I think that's a poor attitude to have. I can understand it from a purely money point of view, but the throw away culture is so damaging to the environment which is in turn is damaging to our children and children's children.
I really don't mean any offence to you here Luke, you sound like a decent chap and I think your view of cheap tools is probably very common, but worth thinking about the bigger picture.

 

[LukeD]

I think that's a poor attitude to have. I can understand it from a purely money point of view, but the throw away culture is so damaging to the environment which is in turn is damaging to our children and children's children.
I really don't mean any offence to you here Luke, you sound like a decent chap and I think your view of cheap tools is probably very common, but worth thinking about the bigger picture.

MY Estwing Hammers are 38 years old . Most of my tools I have bought second hand (mainly festool etc) .I am the charity shop king (High end shops....I look absolutely amazing when i go out !) Ive never bought a new car etc. All my camera gear. hifi gear and expensive watches all second hand . I agree fully with you. I think "decent " is a bit of a understatement ....I'm a few steps up the ladder

 

[nicebutdim]

Something to do with PAT??? Some businesses wont allow stuff to be plugged in to their sockets unless all the GEAR is tested and signed off etc ?

Shouldn't pose much of a problem for sparks, but would be a bonus in stopping other trades constantly looking for power.