Mcb screwdiver

[Guest 004]

just seen a close up picture, so they do include flat bits, how much were they again?

 

[mogga]

I like the fact that the set shown has the "Slim" insulation thats the drawback of ruddy RCBOs just now Im lookin for that set as im not cuttin insulation off my good ones

 

[saabuldin]

very nice volts. The insulated slim bits are neat. congrats again

 

[VoltzElectrical]

1x bit holder

4x torx bits 10, 15, 20, 25
4 x flat bits 0.4x2.5, 0.5x3.0, 0.8x4.0, 1.0x5.5
PH1, PH2, PZ1, PZ2
(MCBS) SL/PZ1, SL/PZ2

SO 14 useable screwdriver for £75 all in (VAT and p&p)

Does anyone think this is good value, or at least not over the odds? I'm pleased so far. I would have gone for a couple of stand alones but you can't get a standard mcb driver into the small holes in an rcbo.

 

[VoltzElectrical]

Screwdrivers / Onlineshop / Wiha.com / Premium Tools for Professionals

 

[saabuldin]

Screwdrivers / Onlineshop / Wiha.com / Premium Tools for Professionals

does your new wiha take normal 1/4inch bits as well as the wiha ones

 

[VoltzElectrical]

just tried. No. Only the bits supplied.

 

[saabuldin]

looks like they want us to only use there bits

 

[Liamsparks]

Been using my CK ones for over a week now, very happy with them.

 

[VoltzElectrical]

UPDATE!!!!!! Just used these all day doing two large boards, and VERY happy!! As I suspected from their lightweight nature, they're not graunchdivers. BUT that's what you want from a set of this kind. They handled the task beautifully, and the mcb bits fitted the terminal heads exquisitely, speeding up the installation time by loads. No slippage, positive engagement every time, Tight, bit not graunched on the conductors. VERY VERY happy and can recommend!

cheers all, from what has been a very worthy and rewarding thread.

 

[saabuldin]

Thats great. I hope you have a long life with them.

 

[saabuldin]

by the way. what do they actually call these mcb bits. I want to search for them but dont know what to type

 

[VoltzElectrical]

plus minus I believe. Obviously I can recommend the 'slim Vario' from Wiha not least because they can fit into an RCBO, surely an advantage these days? Why spend good money on ONE driver then find it won't fit into the products you're installing.

 

[saabuldin]

thanks volts. yes i did see somewhere called plus minus. Whats the best place to get screwdriver bits. I was looking for the longer 50mm ones as the short ones have problem using in tight spaces. Its for the wiha insulated screwdriver bit holder. the one with the flip top bit holder. this one http://www.axminster.co.uk/wiha-wiha-insulated-flip-top-screwdriver-bit-holder-prod839127/

 

[VoltzElectrical]

that's the driver handle I have. For the bits, I dunno. If that website doesn't do them, look back through this thread to the link to Wiha uk and try that. failing that, post agin and I will try to source some bits for you. Another great thing about these is that you can put them in a battery drill (on a low torque setting of course).

 

[saabuldin]

Ive checked wiha uk website Wiha.com /*Premium Tools for Professionals

but cant see any long bits. I think il have to use one of those 1/4" adapters with no insulation so it fits better in tight spaces. long bits would of been better but I think their a bit rare to find.

Another question volts. Whats the diameter of the 1/4" holder with the insulation of the Wiha screwdriver handle that takes bits in milimeters. This one http://www.axminster.co.uk/wiha-wiha-insulated-flip-top-screwdriver-bit-holder-prod839127/

 

[VoltzElectrical]

dude, the difference in mm size is something I can't measure. The 'bits' for my driver are probably at least 50mm but they're designed for the handle supplied, not the one you've got. dunno if they'll fit.

This handle

2831-00 Wiha SoftFinish® electric slimVario Handle / Screwdrivers / Onlineshop / Wiha.com / Premium Tools for Professionals

These bits

Wiha SoftFinish® electric slimVario slimBits / Screwdrivers / Onlineshop / Wiha.com / Premium Tools for Professionals

 

[VoltzElectrical]

just checked on the website. The bits will only fit THAT handle.

 

[saabuldin]

No sorry I meant the other handle which takes bits. The wiha insulated 1\4 inch bit holder. The diameter of the end with the insulation where the bits go in.

Just want to check how wide it is so I can see if it will fit in tight spaces.

 

[VoltzElectrical]

sorry dude, I ain't got that bit to measure. Only got the set. sorry

 

[saabuldin]

oh ok. no worrys mate

 

[JamesBrownLive]

1x bit holder

4x torx bits 10, 15, 20, 25
4 x flat bits 0.4x2.5, 0.5x3.0, 0.8x4.0, 1.0x5.5
PH1, PH2, PZ1, PZ2
(MCBS) SL/PZ1, SL/PZ2

SO 14 useable screwdriver for £75 all in (VAT and p&p)

Does anyone think this is good value, or at least not over the odds? I'm pleased so far. I would have gone for a couple of stand alones but you can't get a standard mcb driver into the small holes in an rcbo.

Toolman Yardley are doing the handle with 6 bits for £24.99. Unfortunately, they don't give any details of the actual bit sizes just that they are slotted/phillips..

Wiha electric slimVario exchange bit set, slotted/ Phillips, 7 pcs :: Toolman Yardley, tools ,bahco tools, C.K,stanley tools, estwing,stabila, marshalltown, bosch, knipex, trend, irwin,draper, fluke, monument, kamasa, fisco, silverline, rothenberger,

The Wiha site has 2 sets that this product could possibly be? Seems additional bits bought via the Wiha website are £6.60 each, does anyone know of anywhere cheaper?

Cheers

 

[VoltzElectrical]

WIHA 16 Piece VDE SlimVario Pz/Ph/Slot Screwdriver Set | eBay UK

look whai `i found! Gutted! Snap 'em up folks.

 

[Guest 004]

yeah they stock the spare bits as well

 

[BlueToBits]

Why can't we just have 2 screwdrivers. A big one and a little one?

 

[VoltzElectrical]

as long as i can have the big one, lol.

 

[BlueToBits]

Mine is bigger than yours

 

[telectrix]

but mine screws better.

 

[Dan]

Just bumping some threads in the Electrical Tools Forum, if it's not current topic just ignore it and it'll drop off the list, you're welcome to reply to it if it's still current topic though