Mcb screwdiver

[Guest 004]

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

Indeed and it has a nice rubber feel to it, and not plastic

 

[saabuldin]

I looked all over the internet and ebay and theres alot of nice screwdrivers that take bits but they are not vde or even just insulated. Best one to go for is the wiha which is quite neat as it holds up to 8 bits neatly into the actual holder within the screwdriver. Very useful for those quick in and out jobs.

heres the link for it on ebay: Wiha 8pc VDE Insulated Screwdriver Bit Holder PZ PH on eBay (end time 14-Apr-11 16:28:47 BST)

this is the cheapest ive found on the net

 

[SirKit Breaker]

I got mine free for filling in some survey at Elecsa a year or 3 ago.

Cheers..........Howard

 

[VoltzElectrical]

This is a wicked thread, So glad I started it! Thanks for all the contributions.

 

[saabuldin]

This is a wicked thread, So glad I started it! Thanks for all the contributions.

yes its definatly a wicked thread. If it wasnt for you, i wouldnt of known about these screwdrivers. Cheers mate

 

[robsparky1975]

good thread,im gonna have to pick some of these up too,also just reminded me about old consumer unit(bs3871s) took out yesterday and replaced with wylex loaded up with rcbos,tails on main switch,live was going green and just touched the neutral and it fell out,another 3 months and that was about to melt,good timing for the changeover.

 

[pennywise]

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.
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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 )

Got the same one from Screwfix about 5yrs back it was branded under a different name though, it was my favourite but now can't be assed getting the bits and swapping them lol. The bahco VDE drivers have the same feel as the one you've got. The MCB Screwdrivers are a good idea my mate had one but snapped it, never to be replaced find a large flat blade or pozi just as good and believe me if I thought they where worth buying I would have a complete set, bit of a tool lover

 

[ash_s3]

Newey & Eyre sell them on the shelf, theyre their own brand, Defiance i think? Come in a pack of two.

 

[saabuldin]

Newey & Eyre sell them on the shelf, theyre their own brand, Defiance i think? Come in a pack of two.

Newey and erye dont do the one that takes bits

 

[saabuldin]

I got good news for all you sparky screwdriver seekers. I have found a screwdriver similar to the wiha insulated bit screwdriver. The only difference is that this one does not hold any bits within the handle. But it costs half the price.

Heres the link: Its about £3 with postage makes it £10.
10Pc Insulated Screwdriver Set 282614C - Tooltime.co.uk

 

[ash_s3]

No, just the normal drivers. Didn't read whole thread sorry.

 

[Liamsparks]

Ive just sat here and read 8 pages and still feel confused at which ones to get ha. I quite like the look of the wiha multi set in the handle but dont think that has any MCB heads inside it?

Toolstation > Hand Tools > Screwdrivers > Plus Minus VDE Screwdriver 2 Pc Set


"87050 Plus Minus VDE Screwdriver 2 Pc Set Phillips Each 9?£14.72 "
65879 Plus Minus VDE Screwdriver 2 Pc Set Pozi Each 13?£14.72





Which ones do you choose? I thought you'd have 1 of each in a pack? ahhhhh.




Are these the same? CK SCREWDRIVERS VDE DEXTRO MODULO TERMINAL SET New !! on eBay (end time 18-Apr-11 15:33:27 BST)

 

[Geordie Spark]

Its not just mcbs. You get these screws on other stuff as well and in different sizes

I know !!!

I feel that it's a case of re-inventing the wheel so we all have to buy even more new tools.

If they really wanted screws to withstand high torque, they could have simply used Allen-head screws which have been in existence in the engineering industry (my original trade) for quite some time.

 

[ecclescake]

Has the set arrived yet voltz?

 

[VoltzElectrical]

still staked out at the letterbox grrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Waiting.......... Still waiting. I WILL post as soooooooooooon as I have them.\\All the best folks.

 

[Guest 004]

I ordered mine from rs at 3pm, and they arrived the next day!! (bits......for the bitdriver)

 

[VoltzElectrical]

Smashing. mine has up to 5 business days delivery, and I ordered monday night. probably get them Monday/ Tuesday if I haven't been ripped off by a scam site. (been there with concert tickets).

 

[Guest 004]

they are probably being shipped from Germany

 

[saabuldin]

Ive just sat here and read 8 pages and still feel confused at which ones to get ha. I quite like the look of the wiha multi set in the handle but dont think that has any MCB heads inside it?

Toolstation > Hand Tools > Screwdrivers > Plus Minus VDE Screwdriver 2 Pc Set


"87050 Plus Minus VDE Screwdriver 2 Pc Set Phillips Each 9?£14.72 "
65879 Plus Minus VDE Screwdriver 2 Pc Set Pozi Each 13?£14.72





Which ones do you choose? I thought you'd have 1 of each in a pack? ahhhhh.




Are these the same? CK SCREWDRIVERS VDE DEXTRO MODULO TERMINAL SET New !! on eBay (end time 18-Apr-11 15:33:27 BST)

They are all good, whether you get wera or ck. But i can guarantee ck as they make very good long lasting screwdrivers.

Or you can just use a large flat screwdriver which I used to use and it does the same job as another sparky mentioned on here. The only reason I got one is cause Elecsa sent me one free.

 

[mogga]

anone having these drivers MARK then so you dont get apprentices trying to use thedm in normal scrws and knackering them iv got the old Ck ones orange nice n easy to tll the differance

 

[ecclescake]

anone having these drivers MARK then so you dont get apprentices trying to use thedm in normal scrws and knackering them iv got the old Ck ones orange nice n easy to tll the differance

This is the only reason I've bought a new set a few years ago. Wouldn't mind but one of the best sparks I've every worked with, snapped my PZ mcb driver because he thought it was a normal pozi.

 

[Liamsparks]

Thanks for your opinion! I Think i'll go with the CK ones. I have always used a large flat screwdriver but still find when screwing up a ring MCB one of the ******** always comes loose when checking for an "electricity sound connection".

Reading this thread most people seem very impressed and happy with them, until reading this i was totally unaware of such screwdrivers!

Will post my thoughts when they arrive.

 

[VoltzElectrical]

another happy customer!

 

[ecclescake]

Has the set turned up yet Voltz?

 

[dingo5]

Here is my CK terminal driver (on Left) definitely better than a normal Pozi2 or flatty

 

[saabuldin]

yeah its been over a week. should have got it and used it by now

 

[VoltzElectrical]

just turned up today. I phoned them and they were out of stock. They reckon it usually only takes a couple of days.

They are LUSH. Can't wait to use them. I will get some photos soon but on the way out now.

Cheers ALL!

 

[saabuldin]

congratulations voltz. cant wait to see the pics. Make sure you take nice clear photos.

 

[VoltzElectrical]

Here they are. Pics ain't the best but you'll get the gist. They are extremely lightweight and it remains to be seen how much ooomph you can get behind them. The carry case is nice, it fits on your belt (if that appeals to you). Each part can be re-ordered separately if need be, and the only downside I can see is the inclusion of that naff neon thingy? Whats that for? Oh, I remember. making holes in plasterboard.

 

[Guest 004]

Yeah them plasterboard neons are excellent, I must admit I do like the carry case, so is there flat bits bits as well? or just plus minus?