Torque Screwdrivers

[7029 dave]

Or overtightened terminals

Yeah When the screw heads start snapping off, like with meters I exchange and it pee's me off. So I am looking forward to getting mine in the near future. (company supplied of course)

 

[GL4Spark]

What I am trying to say is sparkies have come this far without using them, in my mind connection tightness is something you learn during your training- same goes for not screwing down on insulation or leaving too much exposed copper for example...

 

[Pete999]

I'm sure it's been muted before, IMO the onset of torque screwdrivers as a must have item has come about because of poor working practices among Electricians, the same as AMD3 CUs, I am convinced this is the case, you only have to look at some the Trade pictures posted on this forum, people doing paid work when they are hardly experience enough.

 

[GL4Spark]

Exactly my point pete999. It's a shame really, having to bring about such tools to cover for people's lack of care. Of course I'm not slating anyone who chooses to use one as that's just personal preference... as long as they don't need to rely on it

 

[Midwest]

I don't see an issue at all. With all the terminals inside a CU (or similar switchgear) can't see why you shouldn't use a device that verifies all the terminals are at the correct tightness, not too loose, not to tight rather just reliant on ones wrist action (!).

My only issue is, the device will need regular calibration, otherwise it defeats the whole point and its fine using it on a new install or manufactured products you use regularly, ensuring you have the correct torque settings.

 

[LeeH]

We all know it's limp wristed 5 week wonders and other chancers that's has caused these and the metal enclosures.

There, it's said.

26 days to Xmas by the way!

 

[Midwest]

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