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Post by JohnV on Nov 1, 2018 16:14:04 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2018 16:20:12 GMT
I bought a full set of Ebrauer tools from screwfix for the boat - including screwdriver/drill, angle grinder,jigsaw, circular saw and multi-tool ... they all take the same batteries and for the money are quite good AND all still working even after the fit out was completed. Good man! ππ»π’π¨ Did Foxy lend you the scissors? I'm afraid they aren't as useful as a grinder or jigsaw.
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Post by Jim on Nov 1, 2018 16:21:14 GMT
Crimping tool and a variety of crimped wire connectors. Tubular joins, male and female spade ends, ring ended connectors. A small stock for doing repairs, re wiring switches etc. I've used one of the cheaper crimping tools for years, but recently replaced all my battery leads (so all the same length from busbar) so I got a heavyweight ratchet crimper to put ring ends on the cables. It does a good job of the smaller connectors too.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2018 16:22:27 GMT
Slightly confused, is a DC clamp meter the same as a multi meter? Β No. Yes and no. We have an AC clamp meter that will do volts AC/DC, resistance, diode check, continuity check with a buzzer and possibly temperature - can't remember on that score. On a boat a DC clamp meter with the above functions is about all you need.
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Post by duncan on Nov 1, 2018 18:05:48 GMT
As I said earlier a UT203 is a good start. Slightly confused, is a DC clamp meter the same as a multi meter? I think I am correct in saying, as an example; If you were testing a wire for a current, with a multi meter you would need to put the meter in series at one end of the wire. With a clamp meter I believe you can clamp it anywhere around the wire, it will detect the current through the insulation.
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Post by Gone on Nov 1, 2018 18:08:46 GMT
Slightly confused, is a DC clamp meter the same as a multi meter? No. Yes it is if it measures volts, ohms and amps, but the ut203 is not good at little currents but then on a boat you are generally measuring A rather than mA. That said I have a βnormalβ multimeter which pre dates my clamp meter, but I use both.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2018 18:31:37 GMT
Many thanks for all the replies, beginning to understand my choices now.
One other thing, Oil changes! Yanmar BS engine - do I need something to suck the oil out, if so what? (sorry about all the questions, just gradually getting my head around things). Last time I changed the oil was simple, jack car up, put bricks in place to stop potential of crushing, crawl underneath with some sort of tray, undo sump plug, ignore mouthful of oil (it's good for you!). reverse process.
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Post by thebfg on Nov 1, 2018 18:52:40 GMT
I bought a full set of Ebrauer tools from screwfix for the boat - including screwdriver/drill, angle grinder,jigsaw, circular saw and multi-tool ... they all take the same batteries and for the money are quite good AND all still working even after the fit out was completed. but you've not used your angle grinder yet. when I'm playing I have three each one set up for cutting, grinding and a flap disc. helps when yiur welding isent the greatest.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2018 18:54:13 GMT
Does the engine not have a "sump pump"?
I'm not convinced by the validity of them anyway but they do simplify the process.
Obviously Foxy Is The Oil Guy but other than that there are ball shaped suction pumps and some cylinder shaped ones which can be used to pull sump oil out of the dipstick hole.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2018 19:02:10 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2018 19:10:42 GMT
For clamp meters I'd keep an eye on eBay for LEM / Heme DC clamps. they made some good units. I think the tool brand "taskmaster" sold a LEM DC clamp meter under their own name once as well. It seems to me to be okay to use second hand high quality gear rather than new stuff in a non professional environment.
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Post by naughtyfox on Nov 1, 2018 19:21:47 GMT
Many thanks for all the replies, beginning to understand my choices now.
One other thing, Oil changes! Yanmar BS engine - do I need something to suck the oil out, if so what? (sorry about all the questions, just gradually getting my head around things). Last time I changed the oil was simple, jack car up, put bricks in place to stop potential of crushing, crawl underneath with some sort of tray, undo sump plug, ignore mouthful of oil (it's good for you!). reverse process.
Some kind of cheap hand pump for engine oil. You may have to go to Skipton to get the right-sized tube to go down the dipstick hole, though.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2018 19:22:40 GMT
Does the engine not have a "sump pump"? I'm not convinced by the validity of them anyway but they do simplify the process. Obviously Foxy Is The Oil Guy but other than that there are ball shaped suction pumps and some cylinder shaped ones which can be used to pull sump oil out of the dipstick hole. MM knocks it out the park Have a look here and work out what you can store. pacermarine.co.uk/product/pela-oil-pump-2l-4l-6l-6-5l-14l/The 6l cylinder ones are a bastard nuisance to store. 4l and below will mean having to empty it before you have extracted all the oil. I have a Sealey 6l extractor that I couldn't live without.
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Post by naughtyfox on Nov 1, 2018 19:22:55 GMT
One other thing, Oil changes! Yanmar BS engine - do I need something to suck the oil out, if so what? (sorry about all the questions, just gradually getting my head around things). Last time I changed the oil was simple, jack car up, put bricks in place to stop potential of crushing, crawl underneath with some sort of tray, undo sump plug, ignore mouthful of oil (it's good for you!). reverse process. Angle grinder for cutting sump plug off.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2018 19:23:50 GMT
I bought a full set of Ebrauer tools from screwfix for the boat - including screwdriver/drill, angle grinder,jigsaw, circular saw and multi-tool ... they all take the same batteries and for the money are quite good AND all still working even after the fit out was completed. but you've not used your angle grinder yet. when I'm playing I have three each one set up for cutting, grinding and a flap disc. helps when yiur welding isent the greatest. So you are a grinder rather than a welder then
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