Torque Drivers again

[Piratepete]

Hi Guys
Assessor picked me up today (he has to find something!) on not having a torque driver for CU stuff.

I'm going to buy one (forget the pros and cons). Can't seem to find a recent thread.

So, what's around suitable, adjustable and reliable for £50 or less, please? I'll stick it on my Christmas List!

Cheers

Pete

 

[applemac]

What scam was he representing? Have they decided to enforce it or was it a recommendation ?

 

[neon]

My Elecsa assessor recommended that I should of had one too. Nothing more than that though.

 

[colshaws]

I had my Elecsa assessment about 6 weeks ago and asked the assessor whether they were planning on make these compulsory and he said at present it was a recommendation only.

 

[alanl]

Who said you need one?
And do they insist on that on their website, or is it a 'rogue' assessor, who thinks he knows more than the published requirements?

£50 or less? You are having a laugh. You need a variable torque driver, so will be paying £100+ new, £75ish 2nd hand, if you can get one - there are not many out there 2nd hand. There are lots of fixed torque drivers around at £25 2nd hand, but they are no good, as you'll need at least 3 different torque settings for differing fittings.

 

[sparkdog]

I believe its all to do with the cu manufacturers get out clause when their rubbish units go on fire."Oh well,it wasn't torqued up properly so not our liability." I probably will get one,don't think I will use it though.

 

[Dipzy]

Can you get one in the January Sales????? lol

 

[sparkdog]

I'll see if M & S have any.

 

[Dipzy]

LOL cheers Sparkdog...

 

[Marvo]

You should be able to find the Wera and the Bahco torque drivers with just the hex fitting for under 35 quid. Then you need a range of hex drive screwdriver bits which are cheap.

 

[cossie400]

Try this.....

Kraftform Kompakt VDE iS Adjustable Torque Screwdriver set 1.2Nm-3.0Nm - NICEIC Direct

Bargain....

 

[Piratepete]

Hi Guys
Thanks for your replies.

1. Reg 134.1.1 in BS 7671 makes the requirement to follow manufacturer's instructions

2. Wylex, Volex and I believe MK and Hager all give recommended torque values for their terminals

3. I'm willing to give a torque driver a try. If I'm then convinced that I'm a better judge of terminal tightness, then at least I've still got it to provide some arse cover!

4. Wiha do a VDE one for £75. Anyone used it?

Cheers

Pete

 

[NJG28]

I've got Wiha SlimVario VDE torque screwdriver - I think its a good one. Mind you it was £90ish !!