Originally posted by rusty nuts
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Originally posted by David Jenkins
Why oh why do they insist on putting short cables on mains-powered electric drills?
Could be why most tradesmen seem to use cordless tools these days
blakep82 - 5/4/14 at 04:01 PMAfter reading that, I don't agree, I just feel embarrassed for you
Get a decent extension cable. I've got one about 10m long, never struggled to reach a ceiling using it. Not sure why you cant reach the ceiling with an extension tbh
As for rants, try harder next time
[Edited on 5/4/14 by blakep82]
owelly - 5/4/14 at 04:23 PMI have a really short one. I never quite reaches where I want it to. Even swmbo says it's not long enough to be of any use to her. I think that's why she borrows my mates because his is longer. She's even mentioned a battery powered one so I guess that's what I need.
James - 5/4/14 at 04:29 PMI agree- too short is bloody annoying! I guess it saves money on flex!
A single gang extension lead would be the quick and dirty option instead of cracking the casing open and replacing the flex!
James
[Edited on 5/4/14 by James]
Irony - 5/4/14 at 05:07 PMI have two corded drills. One with a 3m cord and one with a 10m. The 10m is bloody annoying to store and get out. Constantly kinks. Nah don't agree.
I wouldn't put them in room 101.
jacko - 5/4/14 at 05:49 PMquote:
Originally posted by owelly
I have a really short one. I never quite reaches where I want it to. Even swmbo says it's not long enough to be of any use to her. I think that's why she borrows my mates because his is longer. She's even mentioned a battery powered one so I guess that's what I need.
poor you Owelly
Macbeast - 5/4/14 at 06:07 PMHowever long it is, there are going to be times when it's not long enough.
David Jenkins - 5/4/14 at 07:54 PMquote:
Originally posted by Macbeast
However long it is, there are going to be times when it's not long enough.
Story of my life!
David Jenkins - 5/4/14 at 07:59 PMI don't care if you lot think my rant is second-rate - the short lead has been annoying me for the past 3 days! All the holes I had to drill were over the door frames, and every time I had to put my extension reel on the top rung of my steps so I could get unrestricted access.
Anyway - the job's done now, so I'll probably forget about it until I need to do something else in 6 months' time and get all cross again!
MikeRJ - 5/4/14 at 09:28 PMquote:
Originally posted by blakep82
After reading that, I don't agree, I just feel embarrassed for you
Get a decent extension cable. I've got one about 10m long, never struggled to reach a ceiling using it. Not sure why you cant reach the ceiling with an extension tbh
Carrying the weight of an extension lead very the flex makes the drill cumbersome and isn't great for the flex and connections anyway.
blakep82 - 5/4/14 at 09:41 PMquote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
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Originally posted by blakep82
After reading that, I don't agree, I just feel embarrassed for you
Get a decent extension cable. I've got one about 10m long, never struggled to reach a ceiling using it. Not sure why you cant reach the ceiling with an extension tbh
Carrying the weight of an extension lead very the flex makes the drill cumbersome and isn't great for the flex and connections anyway.
if the weight of a bit of cable is a problem, a longer cable won't fix that
and i can't see how one of these will weigh much more than a longer cable?
http://cdn.toolstation.com/images/130125-UK/images/library/stock/webbig/85415.jpg
MikeRJ - 10/4/14 at 08:15 AMquote:
Originally posted by blakep82
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Originally posted by MikeRJ
quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
After reading that, I don't agree, I just feel embarrassed for you
Get a decent extension cable. I've got one about 10m long, never struggled to reach a ceiling using it. Not sure why you cant reach the ceiling with an extension tbh
Carrying the weight of an extension lead very the flex makes the drill cumbersome and isn't great for the flex and connections anyway.
if the weight of a bit of cable is a problem, a longer cable won't fix that
and i can't see how one of these will weigh much more than a longer cable?
http://cdn.toolstation.com/images/130125-UK/images/library/stock/webbig/85415.jpg
It's not the weight of the cable, it's the fact that if you are up a ladder or standing on a chair etc. with a short flex and an extension lead, the extension lead socket assembly will be dangling in the air unless you can find somewhere convenient to rest it on. A longer flex on the drill avoids this.
David Jenkins - 10/4/14 at 09:36 AMThe plug/socket is also vulnerable and can easily be hit, or pulled too much.
As it happens, I think I've found a solution - I might get one of these Duraplug connectors:
They're made for lawnmowers and the like, but its current-carrying capacity is well above the requirements of my SDS drill, and it's not too big to hang from the drill lead while I'm up on a ladder.
DW100 - 10/4/14 at 11:59 AMIt seems to be an issue with power tools designed for DIY use. I have plenty of Trade Bosch blue, Makita and ELU stuff that have leads around 3-4 meters and are fine. I also have a Black and Decker jigsaw that the lead isn't even long enough to run across a 4 foot sheet without an extension.
Guess they are just cutting back on the cost, but it does make the job more difficult and dangerous having extension leads balanced on things.
David Jenkins - 10/4/14 at 01:44 PMYes - just about every other power tool that I own has a respectable lead length - circular saw, jigsaw, angle grinder, etc - but electric drills seem to get lumbered with the short leads.