Mcb screwdiver

[VoltzElectrical]

wow a bit OTT, I just ordered a bit to fit my kamasa insulated screwdriver, cost £3.84

Lets have a look then? What's a Kamasa screwdriver?

 

[Guest 004]

for whatever reason, cannot find the link now, but here is something simliar
WIHA 8 Pce VDE Insulated Screwdriver Bit Holder,Pz,Ph + on eBay (end time 15-Apr-11 12:54:33 BST)

 

[Guest 004]

I bought the kamasa a couple of years ago, which is very similar, cost about £6.00 for the driver, i will have to take a picture

 

[VoltzElectrical]

I see. No good for me at the moment as I need the slim line to get into the RCBO's i am installing at the moment. 20 per board, 16 boards per Block. 5 Blocks. + sub mains.

 

[Guest 004]

It is just the driver, you can buy slimline plus minus bits
Klauke Long Precision Bit 73mm (Plus/Minus Z1, Ideal for RCD Screws) [KL-23073PM1] - £6.48 : Horizon Tools and Ladders | Buy a Tool or Ladder Online

 

[nickblake]

ok that dam MCB aint going to come loose now ....hehehehe

 

[Guest 004]

RS do them for £2.32!!
Wiha Tools | Tools and Tool Storage | Power Tools | Driver Bits | Power Tool Driver Bits |7049XH PH1x50

 

[ecclescake]

2831T16 slimVario starter set, 16-pcs. / Wiha SoftFinish® electric slimVario Sets / Screwdrivers / Onlineshop / Wiha.com / Premium Tools for Professionals

I just ordered these. I will let you all know what they're like. Expensive!

It looks a class little set. Good if your up and down scaffolds and dont know what drivers you would need, or snagging at the end of the job . If your like me you'll be undoing switches at home just to try them out before you get to work.

 

[Guest 004]

yeah indeed it is, will be next on my list once a get a nice little profit on a job

 

[ecclescake]

yeah indeed it is, will be next on my list once a get a nice little profit on a job

I was thinking the same.

 

[Guest 004]

would not like to lose a 'piece' though, wonder if you can replace individual parts?

 

[ecclescake]

I've looked on the site all the blades have there own order number so would think so.

 

[Guest 004]

hmm interesting, indeed they do, will be defo getting that now, cos im terrible at leaving my tools about., wonder if them bits fir into normal bit drivers? perhaps the fella that bought them can tell us when he receives them.more info

 

[ecclescake]

We want a full report voltz.

 

[Guest 004]

and here on ebay not quite the same, Wera Kraftform Kompakt 18 Piece VDE Screwdriver Set,18p on eBay (end time 26-Mar-11 10:04:34 GMT)

 

[Guest 004]

and here they on ebay !! half the price WIHA 7 Pce SlimVario VDE Slot /Phillips Screwdriver Set on eBay (end time 03-Apr-11 14:33:14 BST)

 

[VoltzElectrical]

Not quite the full range that I have am getting though. No plus/ minus (MCB) bits there. Look, I know it's a hellava lot of dosh, but I a am an official toolaholic. I will give full feedback when they arrive and I have used them. Theu will be my 'special' set not the ones i use as levers/ bolsters etc.. You al know what I mean.

 

[Guest 004]

we are waiting Voltz
BTW I just spent £30 at rs getting all the plusminus bits that will fit my kamasa, 2 of each. 8 bits in total PZ 1 and 2 , PH 1 and 2

 

[VoltzElectrical]

Good stuff Mr Enigma. But as I said before, I would have gone down this lower cost route had I not had to get the slimline version to get into these preposterously small holes for the neutral in the Dorman Smith RCBOs that we're using at the mo.

Watching the letterbox.

 

[saabuldin]

Theu will be my 'special' set not the ones i use as levers/ bolsters etc.. You al know what I mean.

i know exactly what you mean. I use my ck pozi to make holes in plasterboard but it still works better then other brand new cheap screwdrivers

 

[saabuldin]

we are waiting Voltz
BTW I just spent £30 at rs getting all the plusminus bits that will fit my kamasa, 2 of each. 8 bits in total PZ 1 and 2 , PH 1 and 2

is the kamasa vde 1000v

 

[keith915]

I'm wondering why we need "special" screwdrivers at all ...... why can't the MCB manufacturers just use standard type screws the same as everyone else?

Joseph Whitworth must be spining in his grave!!!

I personally think we should move away from standard screw heads to hex or star key heads. Certainly wouldn't get any 'slippage' and no need for over zealous sparks using gimpacters..... ( You know who you are ! lol )

 

[Guest 004]

is the kamasa vde 1000v

Yes indeed they are, and I have just fitted the bits from RS onto it, the extra torque is very good indeed, and they fit nicely onto rcbo's

Will post some pics when I can work out how to upload from my iPhone

 

[Guest 004]

Here are the pics of my kamasa screwdriver, Robert Dyas used to do them, and I have bought of the web before, albeit 3 years ago, but now cannot seem to source them.






and the RS bits fit like a glove into the rcbo's, the bit does not need to insulated really, as it gets taken up almost by the rcbo, impossible to short out. (well I would have thought so anyway )

 

[saabuldin]

Yes indeed they are, and I have just fitted the bits from RS onto it, the extra torque is very good indeed, and they fit nicely onto rcbo's

Will post some pics when I can work out how to upload from my iPhone

Could u please post a link of the kamasa u got. I can't seem to find it anywhere.

 

[saabuldin]

Ah u read my mind thanku

 

[Guest 004]

They must be still out there surely, i seem to remember buying off ebay, but the history will only go back 3 months!

 

[keith915]

I use one of these..

CK Insulated Magnetic 7 Piece Bit Set [422002] : Sparks Direct, Lighting and Electrical Wholesaler

 

[saabuldin]

I like the one MRENIGMA has because it has the grip handle. does ck do one with grip handle

I would say these have the advantage over the wiha as the bits are widely available in every size and shape

 

[saabuldin]

I use one of these..

CK Insulated Magnetic 7 Piece Bit Set [422002] : Sparks Direct, Lighting and Electrical Wholesaler

good price though