FEATURE 23
A bad worker blames their tools !
By
Rory Macnamara
Indeed , the headline may well be deceiving as it really indicates that the individual has not been trained correctly in the use of the tool . In this second part of our tools series , we look at what is described as ‘ light ’ tools .
As has been stated time and again , if you buy cheap and nasty you are setting yourself up for failure , never mind injury and damage to the customer ’ s property and the plumber . There is nothing wrong with doing some homework as to costs and looking for a good tool at the best price . There is also nothing wrong with a second hand set of tools if they are top of the range and such a manufacturer may well be disposed to cleaning them up for you and checking their ‘ roadworthiness .’ Of course , there will be a fee for this , but all in all one ends up with top end tools that may fit the budget !
This month we look at Adendorff ’ s offering in the ‘ light ’ end of tools . They have an impressive showroom and knowledgeable staff to assist , whilst at the same time emphasising a tool is an investment not just a purchase .
The range includes plastic pipe welding machines from a neat handheld model to the larger machines usually used by the contract plumber on the job which fits into the heavy-duty category ( which we will discuss next issue ).
All images : © Rory Macnamara | IMD
Range of vices .
On the subject of the welding of plastic pipe , we extracted this piece on the types :
Plastic-welding solutions are generally performed using the following polymer-based materials :
• Polytetrafluoroethylene , which is resilient , stable and features the ability to withstand exposure to harsh chemicals .
• Polyvinyl chloride , which is lightweight and rigid as well as known for its strength and fire-retardant properties .
Hydraulic crimper set .
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