Handy Stuff for Commercial Installations

[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.