Practical electrical installation guides, diagnostic methods and tool recommendations compared against the technical wiring standards of this national edition.
Avis, comparatifs, marques et repères de prix.
Normes, risques, protections et contrôles.
Fonctionnement, installation, entretien et dépannage.
Wera from its 1936 beginnings to Kraftform and Tool Rebels: the history, the technical ideas, and why my own tools have left me disappointed.
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Wera Kraftform or Wiha SoftFinish: why I prefer Wiha after a broken Wera VDE blade and awkward changes, with handle, profile and blade details compared.
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HellermannTyton cable ties and conduit: my visit to Trappes, demonstrations of SPH275 and Fast'N'Tube, ISO certifications and practical product choices.
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Field review of Ilkott Fresh Collection PY56 3/4-length work trousers with knee pads, compared with the full-length PY55 and AA61 tool pouch. Photos and use differ.
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Review of the C.K Tools Dextro VDE Slim screwdrivers: slim insulated blades, Glow series, Modulo tips, magnetic ring and torque hold on terminal blocks.
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KNIPEX Cobra ES 87 51 180 water pump pliers: technical specs, hands-on handling, push-button adjustment, 180 mm format and usage framework.
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Knipex, Wiha or Wera: compare equivalent VDE pliers and screwdrivers by ergonomics, certification and field use for professional electricians.
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KNIPEX 86 03 180 pliers wrench: 35 mm capacity, 13 positions, variants, smooth jaws, verified uses and maintenance for electricians.
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Review of the Taravello Pro cable pulling needles: grip, stiffness, accessories, a quote from the manufacturer, and the pulling, rodding and detection range.
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Electrician’s review of PICARD 0001701-0200, Meisselmeister 0030490-600 and HALDER SUPERCRAFT 3377.050: real use, handling and manufacturer specs.
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What the C.K Tools RedLine VDE T3973-160 and T3910-210 pliers are worth: shear cutting, stripping, LOOP eyelet, and 1 000 V insulation, after testing.
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Review of the Klauke EK30IDML: die-free hydraulic crimping from 6 to 120 mm², 30 kN of force, connector scope and documented specifications.
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Founded in 1879 in Remscheid, Klauke moved from watchmaker's pliers to lugs and crimpers. Its history, range and place in electrical engineering.
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STABILA, a German manufacturer founded in 1889: the 1886 joint patent, the Meterfabrik in Annweiler, lasers and the brand's standing in France.
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The Stabila electronic level measures angles and slopes. I detail its uses, its limits and the users for whom it is worth the money.
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Field test of the Klauke K32 TWIST-it and K 507 WF manual crimping tools, supplied by the brand: 0.14-10 and 0.5-50 mm² ranges and verdicts.
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Klauke EK 50 ML: verified specifications, compatible dies, the contents of the case and the limits for wiring and crimping before buying.
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KNIPEX DPT50 pipe cutter (90 23 02) : diameters 32, 40 and 50 mm, price, blade durability and relevance for the work of an electrician.
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Founded in 1882 in Germany, Knipex makes the pliers chosen by professional electricians: history, innovations and a lasting commitment.
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