Slim in line 240V connectors

[optima21]

yeah thats why they have a clamp on the cable like any plug to stop the wires being pulled out

 

[Cyberprog]

yeah thats why they have a clamp on the cable like any plug to stop the wires being pulled out

Err, I wouldn't hang them like that. All that clamp is for is to stop you ripping the cable out when the lead gets caught or tripped. Long term handing the tool from it's cable will damage the cable internally, causing the plastic sheath to stretch and the strands to separate.

 

[Parm]

Are they the blue ones or the power Con true 1 version

Which ever version make sure you have plenty of spare cash

Sir they are expensive but as I do some free H&S stuff for my mate I just help myself to almost whatever I want from his workshop, he always gets more from me than he gives but there is no price for emergency call outs

 

[BrokenBiker]

yeah thats why they have a clamp on the cable like any plug to stop the wires being pulled out

that cable clamp is there as mechanical protection from snags and tugs. prolonged use could weaken the clamp (as most of them are just flimsy little plastic clips that snap) and then result in the cable being held in only by the connections. I wouldn't normally worry about it but I spent 3 months of my apprenticeship repairing broken power tools after the cables had been ripped out of them

 

[optima21]

yeah I forgot many people are much more heavy handed than me, but its been ok for the last 4 years, if I have issues at a later time I'll have a rethink.

 

[Robotstar5]

That's exactly the type of thing that's in a B&D Pro 4.5" grinder I picked up years ago. It was supposed to be the start of a power connecting system they were going to use on all their Pro range of tools, but for some reason it fell by the wayside.

I've exactly the same grinder, and you say, it never took off.

 

[Cyberprog]

For angle grinders I've found that B&Q sell some handy ladder hooks that nestle the grinder wheel quite nicely. Then you can pop the looped cable over the top and into the rest of the hook.

 

[Maker]

that cable clamp is there as mechanical protection from snags and tugs. prolonged use could weaken the clamp (as most of them are just flimsy little plastic clips that snap) and then result in the cable being held in only by the connections. I wouldn't normally worry about it but I spent 3 months of my apprenticeship repairing broken power tools after the cables had been ripped out of them

3 Months. I take it you were doing other things too (I hear sharpening drills is a common apprentice task), in three months, just changing leads you could probably replace around 3000.

 

[Wendelspanswick]

Milwaukee power tools tried the same thing for a while, a female connector on the power lead plugged into the handle/body of the tool.
Don't think they still do it.

 

[brightspark]

Milwaukee power tools tried the same thing for a while, a female connector on the power lead plugged into the handle/body of the tool.
Don't think they still do it.

and we know why . no flexibility 2 much strain on cable and plug

 

[BrokenBiker]

3 Months. I take it you were doing other things too (I hear sharpening drills is a common apprentice task), in three months, just changing leads you could probably replace around 3000.

no, punishment for proving one of the engineers wrong. I had to sharpen a few drills, but as I was a leccie I only sharpened what I needed really.

 

[shakyman]

why not use a curly "stretchy"kettle type flex? .extend with little resistance...make up one and swap between tools as and when....

 

[Wallace]

I've exactly the same grinder, and you say, it never took off.

Same here, my plug is an awful thing to try and remove and hardly a quick swap.

 

[Cobbler]

Same here, my plug is an awful thing to try and remove and hardly a quick swap.

I've got one as well, was their Profesional range as I recall, really nice grinder, but my leads knackered as well, I have cobbled it up where it goes into the connector, but it really needs a a new one, price of a cheap grinder when I looked.

 

[howardm]

Thanks SteveH,
They look good, impact resistant rubberised too.!
I will try these along with the neutrix connectors for comparison.

 

[AndyStobbs]

I ended up getting some connectors from 10 amp wilkinsons when I went with short leads on power tools. I've not had an issue with the connectors getting caught on things. I did it because I kept on getting cables getting messy when working under cars, also you can't accidently turn an angle grinder on if its not connected.

Wishing I had the photoshop skills to 'hang' my welder from the wall by the wire.

 

[howardm]

Job done, well, 6 tools done so far.
Now I have a 2 or 5 or 10 metre extension to suit where I am working.
No more dragging an extension reel up a roof, no more tripping over masses of leads on the garage floor.
Currently using the MK 3 pin rubberised plugs, if I find a similar 2 pin plug, I would swap it out.
Quite content with this arrangement.
All I need now is a rack on the wall to hang all the blessed things.

 

[Maker]

Job done, well, 6 tools done so far.
Now I have a 2 or 5 or 10 metre extension to suit where I am working.
No more dragging an extension reel up a roof, no more tripping over masses of leads on the garage floor.
Currently using the MK 3 pin rubberised plugs, if I find a similar 2 pin plug, I would swap it out.
Quite content with this arrangement.
All I need now is a rack on the wall to hang all the blessed things.

Sounds good.

Picture?

 

[howardm]

Here is where I get "outed" as a mere wood butcher

 

[mangocrazy]

Might make them less attractive to tea-leaves, as well... ?