Just remember to wind back the torque setting to the minimum once you've finished using the driver. This takes the pressure off of the spring, meaning that the settings will stay in calibration longer. Just wondering if there is any requirement to have the driver calibrated each year. Most manufacturers of higher end torque tools recommend an annual check.
@@steveshippelectrical335 Wera are stating that the driver should be calibrated every 5000 load changes or every year, whichever comes first. I assume that if you are required to demonstrate that you have tightened terminals to manufacturers specifications, you will also have to demonstrate that you are using the tool as the manufacturer specifies (ie having a calibration certificate that is less than a year old). Wera charge 54 Euro (incl VAT) for the calibration.
@@ashmanelectricalservices4318 Wera do VDE torque screwdriver handles with ranges of 0.3-1.2Nm, 1.2-3.0Nm and 1.7-3.5Nm, however they only do the kits with the handle that does 1.2-3.0Nm, and the higher and lower torque ranges seem to be very difficult to source. Seems rather shortsighted. A better bet is the Wiha TorqueVario kit. It is slightly more expensive than the Wera, but the handle adjusts from 0.8-5.0Nm.
A good review but I think I will be going for the Wiha kit. There are few different variations of the kit available. The one I like has a Nm range of 0.8-5.0, comes with an additional bit holder and similar in price to the kit you have. The Wiha also seems to have a clearer Nm reading on the handle and the bits are more compact.
At the moment, the price for that wiha set is around 260 euros, whereas this wera is around 130. Literally double. I got the other wera kit that is very slightly more expensive and has an extra non-torque handle.
Your videos are great but do yourself a favour and get a dedicated mic for sound as that would make a world of a difference please.. all the best and keep it up
shame there is no colour coding or easy read markings . on my ordinary screwdrivers i mark the hand end with - : flat X : Phillips Z: pozidriv , but does anybody still use Phillips, shame there is no PZ3
The manufacturing of the torque handle is a lot more expensive than a plain driver. Also the cost of calibration has to be factored in to the sale price.
Torque wrenches and torque screwdrivers are calibrated and needs to be recalibrated regularly! They are expensive to buy but even more expensive to own.
Just remember to wind back the torque setting to the minimum once you've finished using the driver. This takes the pressure off of the spring, meaning that the settings will stay in calibration longer.
Just wondering if there is any requirement to have the driver calibrated each year. Most manufacturers of higher end torque tools recommend an annual check.
Good tip!
I hope there won’t be a requirement to calibrate them as this will be yet another cost we got to fork out yearly!
@@steveshippelectrical335 Wera are stating that the driver should be calibrated every 5000 load changes or every year, whichever comes first.
I assume that if you are required to demonstrate that you have tightened terminals to manufacturers specifications, you will also have to demonstrate that you are using the tool as the manufacturer specifies (ie having a calibration certificate that is less than a year old).
Wera charge 54 Euro (incl VAT) for the calibration.
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Great review 👍
The tpn boards we use are 3.5 nm on the main switch I got one of these and was gutted when I came to use it 😂
Oops! 😬
armeg torque screwdriver goes up to 6Nm
I was saying the same thing to my apprentice, the torque range is quite low when you consider most SPD torque settings are greater than 3 Nm.
@@johnb.9190 Armeg's are great, I just wish the carry case weren't so bulky. Wiha's slimfix seems to have the right balance.
@@ashmanelectricalservices4318 Wera do VDE torque screwdriver handles with ranges of 0.3-1.2Nm, 1.2-3.0Nm and 1.7-3.5Nm, however they only do the kits with the handle that does 1.2-3.0Nm, and the higher and lower torque ranges seem to be very difficult to source. Seems rather shortsighted.
A better bet is the Wiha TorqueVario kit. It is slightly more expensive than the Wera, but the handle adjusts from 0.8-5.0Nm.
A good review but I think I will be going for the Wiha kit. There are few different variations of the kit available. The one I like has a Nm range of 0.8-5.0, comes with an additional bit holder and similar in price to the kit you have. The Wiha also seems to have a clearer Nm reading on the handle and the bits are more compact.
At the moment, the price for that wiha set is around 260 euros, whereas this wera is around 130. Literally double. I got the other wera kit that is very slightly more expensive and has an extra non-torque handle.
Looks like a quality piece of kit- do wera manufacture a torque handle that can be set higher than 3nm?
For the price you're paying for them, you shouldn't have to buy extra's to go higher than 3 Nm.
The 7444 VDE handle has a range of 1.7-3.5Nm. Good luck finding a stockist though as most only stock the 1.2-3.0Nm handle or the kit.
great review. I only use Wera screwdrivers. Think a kit like that is next on my list
Thanks yeah they are great!
Your videos are great but do yourself a favour and get a dedicated mic for sound as that would make a world of a difference please.. all the best and keep it up
Thanks I just got myself a Rode wireless mic!
shame there is no colour coding or easy read markings . on my ordinary screwdrivers i mark the hand end with
- : flat X : Phillips Z: pozidriv , but does anybody still use Phillips, shame there is no PZ3
the bag looks cheap though no?
The packaging and roll bag cost more than the tool.
True 😂
It's the first one you use and yet you claim it's the '' best'' without even testing it' s accuracy and long term durability/accuracy
£108 🙄 why are torque screwdrivers so dear cant be that much to em ?? The wera set is only £25 so £80 for the torque shaft piece 🙄🙄
The manufacturing of the torque handle is a lot more expensive than a plain driver. Also the cost of calibration has to be factored in to the sale price.
Yeah totally!
Torque wrenches and torque screwdrivers are calibrated and needs to be recalibrated regularly! They are expensive to buy but even more expensive to own.
Wera a German company bought through a US company how patriotic?
Not sure