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Things you never knew you needed

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Just bits for tips and tricks. items I cant live without. anything to save you money or time is in this list
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Cable Fishing equipment

need to get a cable from A 2 B look here

 
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you wont know you need this until you have one. by far the best in its class, always finds the way
Super Rod Cable Tongue 3.6m
 
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same as above, but glow in the dark
C.K T5460 Gloworm Cable Router, Phosphorescent, 4 Meter
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yes they are expensive, but they are built extremely well
Super Rod CRSK12 12m 36ft Installation Kit with 13 Cable Handling Attachments
 
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like the super rods. quality is good. just a tad cheaper, i personally use the ck rods. but have loads of super rod accessories
C.K T5410 Mighty Cable Rod Set, Set of 14 Pieces
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hard to lose, easy to use. this has saved my bacon on a few plasterboard jobs that the cable tongue couldn't make
Super Rod - Gekko Gripper - Magnetic Cable Puller
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Drill bit accessories

Drill bits to make your day quicker and life easier

 
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the bosh impact bits are a game changer, being able to drill a hole for a plug on a light fitting then swap back to ph2 is mustard
Bosch Professional 35 pieces MultiConstruction Drill Bit & Impact Control Screwdriver Bit Set (Pick and Click, HEX-9, Accessories for Impact Drivers)
 
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bits without the set
AMK® Bosch 5 Pcs Multi Construction Impact Masonry Wood Metal Tile Drill Bit Set
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impact friendly, quick cut, honestly couldn't recommend this hole saw set any more
5 x SabreCut HSMK5A 16mm 20mm 22mm 25mm 32mm High Performance Thin Wall Sheet Steel Hole Saws Feature Steel Body and HSS M42 Cobalt Arbour with Progressive Tooth Profile for Wood, Plastic and Steel
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after you use these bits, youll never buy another brand
Bosch Professional 6 + 1 pc. Self Cut Speed Spade Bit Set (for fast and rough drilling in Softwood, Ø 16-32 + Extension, Accessories Drill Driver)
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I don't use these often, but when I do need a nut driver, being able to use I'm drill or impactor is a game changer
Hakkin 3PCS Impact Grade Socket Adapter/Extension Set Turns Power Drill Into High Speed Nut Driver Torque Impact Wrench. 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" Drive
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Hang on your bag

keep things safe an at hand 

 
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have this on the side of your bag, keep your go to bits at hand
katerk 6pcs 1/4 inch Hex Shank Aluminum Alloy Screwdriver Bits Holder Light-Weight Quick-Change Extension Bar Keychain Drill Screw Adapter Change Portable(6 Colors with Black Carabiner)
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ever had your socket tester break in your bag. just hold it on the side
Generic Super Rod Jakoda Socket Tester 3-Pin-Plug Holder With Karabiner Bag Hook,SRSTH
 
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screws, pens, wagos what ever you need, keep organized on the side of your bag or in it with mini bags like this
HAUTMEC 3 Pieces Small Tool Pouch, Multi Function Zippered Tool Poly Bag with Mesh Window, Heavy-Duty Clip Organizer HT0126-TB
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unless you own a vlocity bag, just wack this on the side. can come in handy to light up an area when youre working
Small Flashlight, 1000Lumens Bright Rechargeable Keychain Flashlights, COB Mini Flashlight with 3 Light Modes, Portable Pocket Light with Folding Bracket, Bottle Opener and Magnet Base for Walking
 
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Charge your phone off your batteries
£4.49 | PD USB C fast charger rack for Dewalt DCB200 XR 20V 54V 60V li-ion battery for makita for bosch for Einhell
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Marking equipment

easy marking 

 
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best for sparks on the market, cant beat a  deep hole marking device
TRACER Complete Deep Hole Marking Kit - (including Double-Tipped Deep Hole Permanent Marker, Deep Hole Construction Pencil, 6x Replacement Lead Dispenser Site Holster)
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cant live without these
MarXman Green Standard x2 Chalk Black Deep x2 Marking Pen Hole Marking Tool Set
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Testing and Fuseboards

testing hacks and equipment 

 
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easy null and r1/r2 with these test leads
Greenbrook Super Rod R1 R2 Magnetic Test Link
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easy to locate MCB, only ever turn off the right one
Martindale FD550 Elite Fuse Finder, Yellow
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over heating connections, broken under floor heating, even seeing the joists these and other brands are amazing
TOPDON TC001 Thermal Imaging Camera for Android, Infrared Thermal Imager USB C, 256x192 High Resolution, Testing Range -20℃-550℃, 0.1℃ Test Precision for Phone/Tablet/Windows
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Are you even an electrician if you don't have a decent lock off kit? I don't use mine enough, but having it on my bag for that one job that's packed with other trades gives me peice of mind
Mega Consumer Unit Safety Lockout kit Universal kit for Most MCB, RCD's
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Use this instead of the grommet strip they provide, game changer
Universal Car Door Edge Protector Strips 10m U Shape Rubber Edge guard Trim Strip Weather Stripping for most Car Mental Edges (black)
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Hand tools

 
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One tool you never knew you needed
Westinghouse Lighting 7009900 7 in. Fixture Chain Pliers
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