Those little pouch bag things, I got a rock climbers chalk bag , £8 and its ace. Either carry all screws/Wagos etc or use it as a tiny bin for all your trimmings
Absolutely. A tool pack is extremely personal. It’s your best friend out in the field. I have to be extremely mobile so I end up having to tote my tools around constantly, my wheeler Veto is my right hand man.
Glad I watched this! Like you I have an incurable tool addiction! Nice to see someone being totally honest about what they’ve bought rather than have the “fanboy” mentality and love that you spray your drills etc! Good on ya👍🏻! The drill bits you use, they look like Bosch not Dewalt am I right? I use them, drill through anything! Cheers for the vid I’m off to buy a door cover!👍🏻
Hi mate! Yeah look honesty is the only way to be. The drill bits.. yes your right, I get my words mixed up a lot, what is in my head is not always what comes out my mouth so my mistake! Thanks for watching and best wishes for the new year 👍👍
LOVE LOVE LOVE Your tool of the year. I’m a chippie and I’ve been Thinking about one myself for Ages. Makes perfect sense when I see someone else using one. Happy New Year 👍🏾
My van doors dont lock open, so I'm thinking about 3d printing a latch type thing to screw to the end of a bit of baton to hold them open, then I can get a shelter
That Makita sds drill is golden, it's definitely worth its weight in gold if you drill a lot out of homes. I bought it because the company I worked for only provide battery sds drills and if you have ever had to drill through thick granite walls you'll know it's a heartbreaking task, go through 3 batteries easily without getting right through and having to wait until they cool down and charge again. The Makita drill with a decent meter drill bit also from screwfix for about £14 goes through big thick granite walls no problems. Saved me so much time doing broadband installs, doing 4-6 a day impossible with granite walls and using battery drills, paid for itself in the first day using it.
I went Veto Vswap and had custom panels made for what i need .. i like the knipex cutters great on 50mm, get the CK cutters, same tool but for half the price , ive got the DeWalt version of your drill and that right angle adaptor comes in handy on big existing boards and panels, i went for the tough system draws and 3d printed some inserts, powerbanks are handy i went the ecoflow route.. best tool for me this year was the Cembre B500e its saved my arms a ton of work.. sadly left the trade in Nov due to being f**ked about with money ... and i agree 1741+ i hated the X1 ... great video Adam ... Happy New Year
Tstak draws a revelation, brought several on sale B&Q also got the £50 brother label machine and love it ! Veto all day long for "vertical Tool storage" and have used toughbuilt for a long time and love it too! Adapted a Small Veto with an old toughbuilt to clip etc...also made a wooden top for my tstak boxes ideal for sawing etc....should make some videos, but then remembered only the "chosen few" are allowed a proper go😅..
My place of work bought me the new megger when I started. I've used the older unit every day for the past 10 years and apart from changing leads twice a year had no issues. This new unit however, seems to take so much more time getting live results. There has been a few occasions where it's taken a good 3 minutes just to decide on a Ze reading! I dont know if this is an issue with them all or maybe just mine.
Really appreciate the honest reviews. Agree on Brother printer. Haven't had screen issues but always find all and PC software a real pain to use. On look out for alternative in 2025. happy New Year everyone
The t-stak drawers are also sold as Stanley and I think they are cheaper. There's also keter drawers which are supposed to be good. Thanks for the honest reviews. Interestingly people search for replacement screens for the brother printer because it auto fills, so you're not the only person who's had a duff screen. Unfortunately no spares are available.
Happy new year mate love the vids totally agree on the brother printer bad customer service I have issues on printing fuse board labels. Going to take it to one of the shows.
Thanks Adam, some useful insights for sparks in this. The work table is great, but it isn't your "40, 50.... maybe 60 quid" I'm afraid. I have the original Keter branded one I got in Costco probably getting on 10 years ago. It was about £35 then but Screwfix, B&Q, Toolstation do it but it's priced at £90, though Costco do it for £65 if anyone is interested. Happy New Year and I look forward to seeing more of your content.
Thank you for the price update!! When I got mine it was an about 45 from toolstation years ago, out of touch with that pricing obviously so I apologise! Have a great new year!!
That knipex t & e stripper. I don't use it to strip t & e, I use it to strip flex and it's brilliant. Much easier than that other ergo strip. Give it a try 👍
The T-Stak / Stanley Drawers are great but I've given storing small items in ie Screws etc as every bump & pothole in the roads throws the contents about occasionally jammimg up the sliding drawers always at a time when your in need of quick access.
If you ever want rid of the wera adjustable spanners let me know your price, for me they are absolutely tremendous in my line of work. I’ve got the normal ones all sizes but I want the vde ones just don’t want the vde price!
i got myself a set of wera jokers, and must say they work great when you have the space, also, the bigger the bolt the beter. I sometimes help a friend do maintenance on industrial concrete mixers and such, if you have a tight space and maybe a bolt/nut at an angle, don't bother with the jokers, get a normal wrench or a socket. But on a demolition job where we did a lot of bigger bolts in a big range of sizes it was much beter to cary 3 jokers and not have to change sockets on the impact all the time. i personaly like the joker a lot
Im not an electrician , but enjoyed your review introduction to tools I didnt know exsisted , used to sell tools , totally agree with the wera spanner review ,over complicated over priced and difficult to use stick to COMBINATION spanners , or more popular now ratchet spanners , all the best
Great video nice to see one that is recommending or not products/tools that have been put through everyday use and not just because they have been given for free.
It’s got to be honest and genuine, I probably burnt some potential bridges here but I don’t want hard working men wasting their money. Best wishes for the new year!!
Great video,got yourself a new subscriber. What work trousers do you use? Iv used snickers orginals n then switch to their stretch for years now n just wanted your thoughts
Do you keep a Rotwieller in back of that van buddy. Just joking. Big fan of Velocity. Great to see the first bag in the flesh. Had rogue 5. Too big gave to another engineer, Rogue 2 now but outgrown. Definitely going for 4.0 Xs
Yes a bit of cloth, I just thought honestly what has been the most useful thing this year to me that has not let me down, enabled me to carry on working in terrible weather, and it was this. I don’t have a link but if you google - rear van door canopy it will come up 👍👍
The Tesla charger is fine but you will need to have PEN fault detection installed also, personally I would choose the Simpson and partners EV charger, I have done a few videos on them, one with me building one myself, check them out
Surprised about the Brother label maker. I’ve used one for many years, and it’s been brilliant. Brother, you need to raise your game regarding service. Look after your customers! The shelter would be handy, but no use with the awful back doors of the Vauxhall Vivaro and others of the same shape. The doors never stay open, and have no proper stays or locking mechanism. Bit of a shame, as the shelter would be handy. All the best sir.
@ I’m sure if I rigged up something like a shower pole, I could make them stay open. Rubbish van to be honest. Ad blu issues with almost every van in the pool. Stay clear!
Hi mate, I don’t have a link but if you google rear van door cover they will come up, I’ve had mine about 2 years now. And the impact bits… I got these from Amazon a few years ago again and they don’t sell them anymore!! Sorry I can’t really help with that. Have a great new years!!
Great video! What do you think of the Engelbert trousers? I've been looking at getting a pair. Also, have you had a look at Holstery? You should check out their modbelt pro and rip belt.
Thank you!! Personally I love the englebert trousers and highly recommend them!! They have an elastic waist which is very forgiving. I am aware of holstery but not those products so il check them out!!
If the manufacturer is selling them then yes, however if the customer is not doing any vehicle to grid charging then there is no need as far as I can see
What was your reason in upgrading the MFT Adam, other than having the latest version? Agree with the Brother printer. Brother have absolutely no backup to end users like us as a one man band.
I’ll never understand the hate for the wera jokers. Are you guys using them the flipside? I work on 3/8 high pressure hoses all day long and they never slip. Wish the head was a little thinner, but that is all.
I work in Telecommunications and we do “hot work” when turning up new power lines. We mostly use insulated nut drivers, but sometimes a spanner comes in handy. It’s not an everyday use tool and not really preferred but that is the only instance I can think of for them.
@@vince613 hi, that explains the requirements. I have normal fully insulated tools, but couldn't envisage a need for these spanners the thought of sticking a spanner into a live panel is totally no no for me
I have the same issue as you with the Brother printer. It seems crazy to me that they can't offer any sort of repair. I also asked when at ELEX and they were unfortunately useless. Surely we can pay X amount plus postage to get a new screen? I will be looking elsewhere when I come to buy a new one.
@@sotaelectrical Shame as a lot of electricians I know have one (and UA-camrs) you would have thought you would be able to get a replacement screen maybe a sales person is not the person to speak to?
@@sotaelectrical Did the screen go like this by the screen being pushed in (pressure) If you just turned it on and its come on like this or over time you should feel the screen should last a reasonable length of time proportion to use.
Honestly the Wera spanners work better on pipework than for a sparks - I never use mine outside of doing heating. The 25mm nails on the spit gun and the gun in general could be best tool of the year every year. I've had the brother printer for a few years and it's buggy - the software is buggy it's batteries might last one night in the cold van great when it works though. I want the Megger X1 when it's working it's great but I won't give up my 1741+ I'll have both.
The spit gun is incredible but it simply can’t win every year 🤣 fair comments on the spanner’s, lots of people are having issues with the brother printer and it’s a shame you have to keep your 1471+ as I do, just in case. Not great for confidence is it
A lot of the bugs ironed out now on the X1 with the latest update by the looks of it but would seem a small percentage of the X1’s have just been a lemon straight off the production line for some reason. Mine is doing ok 🤞and I have the additional battery carrier that you just pop AA batteries in which is a re-assurance 👍🏼
Re issues with your printer. Don't worry if it's out of warranty , return to the retailer you bought it from and ask them to repair it under Consumer Rights Act , 2015. Need anymore info message me
i have the X1 love hate with it to be honest and still use my 1741+, i also have the wera self adjusting spanners (no insulated) and love the bigger ones for 25mm glands and ac stuff. I have had my printer for over 5 years and all good until i took it out of the hard case and used a soft case big mistake and cant get a replacement screen 🤬
I find it interesting that quiet a few of us with the X1 are keeping hold of their 1471+ just in case where when I had just the 1471+ I didn’t have a back up tester, that says something right? Good to hear the different applications that the spanner’s are being used in that work and the brother printer…. Another one bites the dust.
@@sotaelectrical the 1741+ is without doubt the best tester i have had hands down and the battery life is excellent, the X1 battery is 💩i do like the sending results straight to my certificate and the updates are getting it better so hopefully it will be worth it 🤞
happy new year,,, . The megger x1 is [edit to remove the expletive not very good] it's a bloody tester not a smartphone. Marxman are not too spendy for what they do
Daft question, has your Label Printer been dropped or did the screen just deteriorate? I've had the same screen issue on my Metrel MI3000 Tester but admittedly I dropped it. HA.
The new T-Stak boxes incorporate a steel rod in the locking clip. I've been abusing this type of clip for a few years now on their empty boxes and they have yet to fail me. I overload them with too many (mechanic's) tools and have had no issues.*** When I spray paint tools I use hot pink! Easy to see and no one wants to steal them because , ,, hot pink!
@@sotaelectrical As far as I know the tstack design hasn’t changed , the tough system has it’s a ts2 now, You can still get the single / double drawer configuration & although more robust they are slightly larger and more expensive.
I’m on my 4th Megger X1 in 18mths and I’ve told them it will be my last. Gotta hand it to their customer service as they have dug out blind to get me a replacement next day. But I can’t keep having the tester fail. If it goes again then I’ll ditch, get my money back and go with a Kewtech KT66-DL
Said years ago about the wera joker ratchet spanners being disappointing. Yet people still bladder them all over the internet saying they’re great… keep your money people.
@sotaelectrical happy new year mate wasnt picking, just incase anyone wanted to buy them. They're decent. The rogue bags look really good, I've had my eye on one for a while
Those little pouch bag things, I got a rock climbers chalk bag , £8 and its ace. Either carry all screws/Wagos etc or use it as a tiny bin for all your trimmings
Pretty sure that 'EV Ultra' stripper is a Weicon No 8-27 with a 100% markup, for anyone looking to buy one..
I like that you spray your tools an you got a subscription for not advertising brands that dont support you 👍🏿
Absolutely. A tool pack is extremely personal. It’s your best friend out in the field. I have to be extremely mobile so I end up having to tote my tools around constantly, my wheeler Veto is my right hand man.
It is a personal thing!! We all use/need different things, nice to hear you agree!! Best wishes for the new year sir
Glad I watched this! Like you I have an incurable tool addiction! Nice to see someone being totally honest about what they’ve bought rather than have the “fanboy” mentality and love that you spray your drills etc! Good on ya👍🏻! The drill bits you use, they look like Bosch not Dewalt am I right? I use them, drill through anything! Cheers for the vid I’m off to buy a door cover!👍🏻
Hi mate! Yeah look honesty is the only way to be. The drill bits.. yes your right, I get my words mixed up a lot, what is in my head is not always what comes out my mouth so my mistake! Thanks for watching and best wishes for the new year 👍👍
LOVE LOVE LOVE Your tool of the year. I’m a chippie and I’ve been Thinking about one myself for Ages. Makes perfect sense when I see someone else using one.
Happy New Year 👍🏾
Thank you!! Yeah honestly it’s the best thing I have ever bought. Have a great new year!! 👍👍
My van doors dont lock open, so I'm thinking about 3d printing a latch type thing to screw to the end of a bit of baton to hold them open, then I can get a shelter
@ that’s a great idea!!
That Makita sds drill is golden, it's definitely worth its weight in gold if you drill a lot out of homes.
I bought it because the company I worked for only provide battery sds drills and if you have ever had to drill through thick granite walls you'll know it's a heartbreaking task, go through 3 batteries easily without getting right through and having to wait until they cool down and charge again.
The Makita drill with a decent meter drill bit also from screwfix for about £14 goes through big thick granite walls no problems.
Saved me so much time doing broadband installs, doing 4-6 a day impossible with granite walls and using battery drills, paid for itself in the first day using it.
Amazing mate
I went Veto Vswap and had custom panels made for what i need .. i like the knipex cutters great on 50mm, get the CK cutters, same tool but for half the price , ive got the DeWalt version of your drill and that right angle adaptor comes in handy on big existing boards and panels, i went for the tough system draws and 3d printed some inserts, powerbanks are handy i went the ecoflow route.. best tool for me this year was the Cembre B500e its saved my arms a ton of work.. sadly left the trade in Nov due to being f**ked about with money ... and i agree 1741+ i hated the X1 ... great video Adam ... Happy New Year
Thank you and happy new year to you too!!
Tstak draws a revelation, brought several on sale B&Q also got the £50 brother label machine and love it ! Veto all day long for "vertical Tool storage" and have used toughbuilt for a long time and love it too! Adapted a Small Veto with an old toughbuilt to clip etc...also made a wooden top for my tstak boxes ideal for sawing etc....should make some videos, but then remembered only the "chosen few" are allowed a proper go😅..
Great info and thanks for sharing!! Get out there and start making videos!!
Love it. Very useful video.
Great video. I love that it's no nonsense and no fluff.
Thank you sir! Have a good evening and best wishes for the new year
My place of work bought me the new megger when I started. I've used the older unit every day for the past 10 years and apart from changing leads twice a year had no issues. This new unit however, seems to take so much more time getting live results. There has been a few occasions where it's taken a good 3 minutes just to decide on a Ze reading! I dont know if this is an issue with them all or maybe just mine.
Really appreciate the honest reviews. Agree on Brother printer. Haven't had screen issues but always find all and PC software a real pain to use. On look out for alternative in 2025. happy New Year everyone
Appreciate you commenting!! The brother printer I feel has been a hidden issue!! Happy new year to you also!
The t-stak drawers are also sold as Stanley and I think they are cheaper. There's also keter drawers which are supposed to be good. Thanks for the honest reviews. Interestingly people search for replacement screens for the brother printer because it auto fills, so you're not the only person who's had a duff screen. Unfortunately no spares are available.
Thank you for your comments!!
Happy new year mate love the vids totally agree on the brother printer bad customer service I have issues on printing fuse board labels. Going to take it to one of the shows.
Be interested to hear how you get on, happy new year to you also!! 👍
Thanks Adam, some useful insights for sparks in this. The work table is great, but it isn't your "40, 50.... maybe 60 quid" I'm afraid. I have the original Keter branded one I got in Costco probably getting on 10 years ago. It was about £35 then but Screwfix, B&Q, Toolstation do it but it's priced at £90, though Costco do it for £65 if anyone is interested. Happy New Year and I look forward to seeing more of your content.
Thank you for the price update!! When I got mine it was an about 45 from toolstation years ago, out of touch with that pricing obviously so I apologise! Have a great new year!!
Happy new year mate, my printer has done the same as your 😢😢
So many victims of the brother printer failure!! Happy New Year mate, keep smashing it!
Happy New Year! Thanks for the content this year, your video quality and tricks are excellent. 😃👍
Happy new year to you too!! Thank you for watching my content!! I appreciate you
Thanks for all the content throughout 2024 🙏 Happy New Year!
Thank you for watching and best wishes for the new year!!
Happy New year Adam to you and your family👍👍👍
Happy new year to you and your loved ones also sir!
Great video, really enjoyed the tool/equipment review. All the best and looking forward to watching more videos in 2025 👍🏻⚡️🛠️
Thank you for watching and best wishes to you and your family for the new year 👍👍
That knipex t & e stripper. I don't use it to strip t & e, I use it to strip flex and it's brilliant. Much easier than that other ergo strip. Give it a try 👍
That is interesting!! I will give that a go!!! Thanks for the tip 👍👍
The T-Stak / Stanley Drawers are great but I've given storing small items in ie Screws etc as every bump & pothole in the roads throws the contents about occasionally jammimg up the sliding drawers always at a time when your in need of quick access.
That’s fair enough, fortunately I’ve not really had any jamming issues!
Great video Adam, honest and to the point, have a Happy New Year!!!
Thank you! Happy new year to you also!! 👍
Happy new year. Loved your content. From a fellow electrician👍
Thank you and happy new year to you also sir!
If you ever want rid of the wera adjustable spanners let me know your price, for me they are absolutely tremendous in my line of work. I’ve got the normal ones all sizes but I want the vde ones just don’t want the vde price!
Il let you know buddy 👍👍
No mention of moisturiser,, stay safe feller hopefully a great 2025 for you 👍👍😀
Ahhh must have forgot!! 🤣 same to you, best wishes for the new year sir
With that cable reel holder doesn't the twin and earth come off twisted?
Nope never
Tha piece of cloth in the end is something brilliant!
I would definitely like to buy the one.
Can you link it, please, or write the name 🙏
I don’t have a link but if you google rear van door canopy they will come up 👍👍
i got myself a set of wera jokers, and must say they work great when you have the space, also, the bigger the bolt the beter. I sometimes help a friend do maintenance on industrial concrete mixers and such, if you have a tight space and maybe a bolt/nut at an angle, don't bother with the jokers, get a normal wrench or a socket. But on a demolition job where we did a lot of bigger bolts in a big range of sizes it was much beter to cary 3 jokers and not have to change sockets on the impact all the time. i personaly like the joker a lot
That is absolutely fair enough, it all depends on the application, thank you for sharing!!
Honest reviews👌love my milly drill. ⚡👍
Amazing, love mine too!!
Im not an electrician , but enjoyed your review introduction to tools I didnt know exsisted , used to sell tools , totally agree with the wera spanner review ,over complicated over priced and difficult to use stick to COMBINATION spanners , or more popular now ratchet spanners , all the best
Thank you for sharing and watching my video!
04:15 - The Dewalt Masonry Drill bits you mentioned, look like Bosch, not Dewalt 🤣
Yeah I know I said the wrong thing 🤣🤣
Thanks for doing this and your views on these
Thank you for watching!
I do recommend the Bosch 18v 28c sds. Absolute beast with a 8amp battery in.
I will take a look into it! Best wishes for the new year!!
Great video nice to see one that is recommending or not products/tools that have been put through everyday use and not just because they have been given for free.
It’s got to be honest and genuine, I probably burnt some potential bridges here but I don’t want hard working men wasting their money. Best wishes for the new year!!
Thank you, very helpful advice. Cheers
Thank you 🙏
Great video,got yourself a new subscriber. What work trousers do you use? Iv used snickers orginals n then switch to their stretch for years now n just wanted your thoughts
Thank you! The trousers I wear are by englebertstrauss - expensive but very good! I have tried the snickers but I keep going back to these
Do you keep a Rotwieller in back of that van buddy. Just joking. Big fan of Velocity. Great to see the first bag in the flesh. Had rogue 5. Too big gave to another engineer, Rogue 2 now but outgrown. Definitely going for 4.0 Xs
Got an Alsatian I keep in the van mate 🤣 the 4.0xs is a good bag for sure!! Good choice!!
Best tool, A bit of cloth! But what’s it called and have you a link please. Great year, thanks👍
Yes a bit of cloth, I just thought honestly what has been the most useful thing this year to me that has not let me down, enabled me to carry on working in terrible weather, and it was this.
I don’t have a link but if you google - rear van door canopy it will come up 👍👍
Always great videos thank you for the content
Thank you for watching and best wishes for the new year!!
Great video. Very thorough.
What charger you recommend for a tesla ?the tesla charger or another brand ?
The Tesla charger is fine but you will need to have PEN fault detection installed also, personally I would choose the Simpson and partners EV charger, I have done a few videos on them, one with me building one myself, check them out
Top vid with some great tools but where did you get the rain cover from or do you have a link !
Yeah I completely forgot to mention that!! Google rear van door canopy and they will come up 👍
Surprised about the Brother label maker. I’ve used one for many years, and it’s been brilliant. Brother, you need to raise your game regarding service. Look after your customers!
The shelter would be handy, but no use with the awful back doors of the Vauxhall Vivaro and others of the same shape. The doors never stay open, and have no proper stays or locking mechanism. Bit of a shame, as the shelter would be handy.
All the best sir.
Yeah I was disappointed with the brother and customer care to be honest, that’s a shame about the van for you, it’s a really great accessory
@ I’m sure if I rigged up something like a shower pole, I could make them stay open. Rubbish van to be honest. Ad blu issues with almost every van in the pool. Stay clear!
Do have link for the door cover and what impact screwdriver bits you use please the longer ones great video thanks
Hi mate, I don’t have a link but if you google rear van door cover they will come up, I’ve had mine about 2 years now. And the impact bits… I got these from Amazon a few years ago again and they don’t sell them anymore!! Sorry I can’t really help with that. Have a great new years!!
Nice video, what’s the collapsing table?
It’s a keter workbench, you can buy it at Screwfix, happy new year!
Screwfix sell it under the Mac Allister brand
First time watcher..but it won't be the last.. brilliant video marra 👍
Thank you sir! Best wishes for the new year 👍
Very interesting ideas, even for us civilians and DIY people.
Happy new year 👍👍
Great video! What do you think of the Engelbert trousers? I've been looking at getting a pair.
Also, have you had a look at Holstery? You should check out their modbelt pro and rip belt.
Thank you!! Personally I love the englebert trousers and highly recommend them!! They have an elastic waist which is very forgiving. I am aware of holstery but not those products so il check them out!!
Ah, I had the same issues with the megger x1 and changed to the kewtech kt66 and it is much much better
The x1 has failed so many people it’s unbelievable
I have a Makita drill that I have had for 45 years and the only thing I have done to it is put a new set of brushes in it fantastic drill
Excellent!! Happy new year to you sir
Happy new year 🎉
Happy new year to you also!!
I have a smaller battery pack. Under passenger seat . Charges off my 12v and I use to charge battery's 😊
Nice touch!!
Totally agree on the 240 SDS, any bigger holes, cores or chasing my making 240 absolutely destroys any other battery SDS on the market
Finally someone who agrees with me!! Best wishes for the new year sir
Would any sparks be stupid enough to core drill with a battery drill 😮😂
Just going of subject Adam, are you installing bi directional protective devices on EV cahrgers?
If the manufacturer is selling them then yes, however if the customer is not doing any vehicle to grid charging then there is no need as far as I can see
on extension work why use batteries?
What was your reason in upgrading the MFT Adam, other than having the latest version?
Agree with the Brother printer. Brother have absolutely no backup to end users like us as a one man band.
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@@sotaelectrical will need to set up on there first😂
Brilliant video. Just one question, where did you BUY that WORKBENCH from?
🤣
I need a link for that pop up workbench.
Can you please provide it and thank you!
I don’t have a link but you can get it at Screwfix 👍
@@sotaelectrical thanks much appreciated!
I’ll never understand the hate for the wera jokers. Are you guys using them the flipside? I work on 3/8 high pressure hoses all day long and they never slip. Wish the head was a little thinner, but that is all.
I think they just work better in different applications to what I need them for. Best wishes for the new year sir
What is best way to get Velocity Bags in Canada? Over here I would call these legendary items. I love having rare tools that no one else has.
I’m not sure if they ship there! Try and make a purchase at the toolmonster.store
Great video no.5 👍
Thank you sir 👍
Don't understand the Joker spanners? Why do you need insulated shafts?
I work in Telecommunications and we do “hot work” when turning up new power lines. We mostly use insulated nut drivers, but sometimes a spanner comes in handy. It’s not an everyday use tool and not really preferred but that is the only instance I can think of for them.
@@vince613 hi, that explains the requirements. I have normal fully insulated tools, but couldn't envisage a need for these spanners the thought of sticking a spanner into a live panel is totally no no for me
Good reviews did u not think much of the sleeve it ?
Sleeve it is good but I wanted to talk bout the daily use stuff for me. Happy new year good sir!!
Happy new year.
Happy new year to you also!!
Did I miss it? I didn't catch the van canopy make or brand. Where's it from?
I’ve had this two years so I don’t Evan know! If you google rear van door canopy on google it will come up. Have a great new years!!
I have the same issue as you with the Brother printer. It seems crazy to me that they can't offer any sort of repair. I also asked when at ELEX and they were unfortunately useless. Surely we can pay X amount plus postage to get a new screen? I will be looking elsewhere when I come to buy a new one.
I had no idea that the printer screen was such an issue!! A few have commented on this now!! Me too, il be looking for an alternative
@@sotaelectrical Shame as a lot of electricians I know have one (and UA-camrs) you would have thought you would be able to get a replacement screen maybe a sales person is not the person to speak to?
@@anthonybragg I’m going to follow this up, get in touch with Brother and see what I can sort for everyone
@@sotaelectrical Did the screen go like this by the screen being pushed in (pressure) If you just turned it on and its come on like this or over time you should feel the screen should last a reasonable length of time proportion to use.
@ so I have never put pressure on the screen as it’s not touch screen, it just started happening
The Dewalt drill bit you mentioned looks like a Bosch not Dewalt ?
They are Bosch, I stand corrected
@ They are good bits , Have a great new year 👍
Bosch blue 👍🏼
Dude, customizes his own tools definitely zesty
I was so confident that it would have been the De-buring tool ....didnt even get a mention 😂
Ahhhhh I forgot about that!! 🤣🤣
Bought one, the end came loose and got lost.
@ yeah you need to keep an eye on the little screw on the side 👍👍
i have a box of that gas refills as i just use the nails on my m18 milwakee
Interesting!
Honestly the Wera spanners work better on pipework than for a sparks - I never use mine outside of doing heating.
The 25mm nails on the spit gun and the gun in general could be best tool of the year every year.
I've had the brother printer for a few years and it's buggy - the software is buggy it's batteries might last one night in the cold van great when it works though.
I want the Megger X1 when it's working it's great but I won't give up my 1741+ I'll have both.
The spit gun is incredible but it simply can’t win every year 🤣 fair comments on the spanner’s, lots of people are having issues with the brother printer and it’s a shame you have to keep your 1471+ as I do, just in case. Not great for confidence is it
A lot of the bugs ironed out now on the X1 with the latest update by the looks of it but would seem a small percentage of the X1’s have just been a lemon straight off the production line for some reason. Mine is doing ok 🤞and I have the additional battery carrier that you just pop AA batteries in which is a re-assurance 👍🏼
@ I did not know about the additional battery carrier!! Where did you get that from??
I think the canisters are available in VJ technology if thatbhelps u
I will have a look, thank you!!
What masonry drill bits are they?
They are bosh - you can get them from Screwfix 👍
Re issues with your printer. Don't worry if it's out of warranty , return to the retailer you bought it from and ask them to repair it under Consumer Rights Act , 2015. Need anymore info message me
I bought it from brother at a trade show so I guess I’m just contact them?
Guess Velocity isn't in the states? Looks like they have nice products.
I don’t think they are at the moment!
Brothwr printer battery life is always pants too, seems to last 5 minutes which is crap when you have a lot of labels to make
Yes lots of problems, I think I may make one on this highlighting the issues
i have the X1 love hate with it to be honest and still use my 1741+, i also have the wera self adjusting spanners (no insulated) and love the bigger ones for 25mm glands and ac stuff. I have had my printer for over 5 years and all good until i took it out of the hard case and used a soft case big mistake and cant get a replacement screen 🤬
I find it interesting that quiet a few of us with the X1 are keeping hold of their 1471+ just in case where when I had just the 1471+ I didn’t have a back up tester, that says something right? Good to hear the different applications that the spanner’s are being used in that work and the brother printer…. Another one bites the dust.
@@sotaelectrical the 1741+ is without doubt the best tester i have had hands down and the battery life is excellent, the X1 battery is 💩i do like the sending results straight to my certificate and the updates are getting it better so hopefully it will be worth it 🤞
Hello does anybody know what is holding his steps to the roof of the van ??
Hello mate it’s called a jet rack and if you browse my videos I have made one on it and how to install it
@ thanks mate steps are a pain in the arse lol
lot of tough built what's your verdict?
I like the bits I have bought so far, can’t vouch for all their range though without using it 👍
Stuck a link for the gas canisters for the spit gun, looks like it’s been removed……
Ahh I have not removed it, must be UA-cam!! That would have been super useful!!
Happy new year and thanks for all your advice looking forward to your new videos
Happy new year to you also!! Best wishes for the year ahead
What about reviewing the van itself as without that you can’t get to site!!!
The van is the most important tool for sure!!
happy new year,,, . The megger x1 is [edit to remove the expletive not very good] it's a bloody tester not a smartphone. Marxman are not too spendy for what they do
constant 'pe is hazardous live'... no it isn't
also say happy new year to ty ;')
Thank you for your comments!! Best wishes for the new year!!
Daft question, has your Label Printer been dropped or did the screen just deteriorate? I've had the same screen issue on my Metrel MI3000 Tester but admittedly I dropped it. HA.
Nope never dropped it, I have taken really good care of it actually. Sorry to hear about your tester!! Happy new year!!
Feel sorry for you if that dewalt tstak drawer falls sideways 😂😂
If it happens I will tag you 🤣
better to install inverter installed on the Van rather than buying the powerbank battery
Maybe so! That is another option!
it looks like bosch to me @4:25
It is
What’s the 5 about?
Played in a charity football match plumbers v sparks, we beat them 11:0, just kept my number
Sound
someones gone wild with the black spray 😂. more power to you
🤣🤣
The new T-Stak boxes incorporate a steel rod in the locking clip. I've been abusing this type of clip for a few years now on their empty boxes and they have yet to fail me. I overload them with too many (mechanic's) tools and have had no issues.*** When I spray paint tools I use hot pink! Easy to see and no one wants to steal them because , ,, hot pink!
Great info on the new T-Stak, if mine ever fails you recommend them still? Love the pink spray paint idea 👍👊
@@sotaelectrical They've never let me down .
@ superb thank you
@@sotaelectrical
As far as I know the tstack design hasn’t changed , the tough system has it’s a ts2 now,
You can still get the single / double drawer configuration & although more robust they are slightly larger and more expensive.
@ interesting, il have a google and check them out 👍👍
An electrician, cleaning up, taking all their crap away with them? 🤔🤣😉
Yes we exist!!
I’m on my 4th Megger X1 in 18mths and I’ve told them it will be my last.
Gotta hand it to their customer service as they have dug out blind to get me a replacement next day. But I can’t keep having the tester fail.
If it goes again then I’ll ditch, get my money back and go with a Kewtech KT66-DL
Sounds more than fair
Looks like you’ve got an hole in your cover😂😂
After two years of abuse it’s still going and nothing a patch won’t fix! Happy new year my friend
Ada fixings
Said years ago about the wera joker ratchet spanners being disappointing. Yet people still bladder them all over the internet saying they’re great… keep your money people.
Absolutely agree, a well marketed tool!
The X1 is an awful machine. I think Megger will regret dropping the 1741+ just because of their Bluetooth component source issue.
I think your right, constant problems
Bosch dril bit..... 4mins
Yeah I said the wrong word, happy new year!! 👍👍
@sotaelectrical happy new year mate wasnt picking, just incase anyone wanted to buy them. They're decent.
The rogue bags look really good, I've had my eye on one for a while
@@andyking05 no it’s cool mate, I often get words mixed up 🤣 if your after a rogue, get the XL one over the smaller one definitely. All the best! 👍
Spraying your drill because you aren't advertising for free? Jesus how bitter do you sound there.
No mate you got it all wrong, I’m not bitter at all, I am working with other brands and I can’t advertise competitors
A lot of UA-camrs do that when they have other brands that they are working with but use the main stream tool brands
You look like a try hard fashionista not electrician just observation sorry continue
🔔END you are the tool of the year
Cool story bro