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Access Equipment

Welcome to the access equipment section of our tool reviews. Here you can find a range of product reviews to help you carry out jobs safely and efficiently, such as ladders, platforms and hop-ups.

Check out the reviews to find out which access equipment product is right for you…

Quickwire T-Connector Plug & Socket

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Time saving device that allows you to connect downlighters quickly and efficiently Compact design that will fit through a […]

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CK Magma Technician’s PRO Wheeled Case

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Durable chassis, wheels and telescopic handle for domestic, site and commercial use 50 different compartments and pockets for your […]

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Knipex Cable Shears

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Insulated handles and VDE tested Chrome plated, hook blade for an even cut Suitable for cutting copper, aluminium and stranded […]

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Klein 160mm Insulated Diagonal Cutters – 2206EINS

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Newly designed diagonal cutter. VDE rated up to 1000V Unique three part insulation, with a white under layer which […]

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Super Rod – Mega Set CRMX

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: 16 different rods of varying flexibility and strength, with 15 attachments included in the special Anniversary Set. Includes 5 […]

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Bosch GTC 400C Thermal Camera

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Integrated visual camera and infrared sensor resolution of 160×120 pixels. Quickly visualise and analyse differences in temperature, and document […]

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Klein Tools Self Adjusting Wire Stripper/Cutter

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Cuts and strips cable up to 4mm twin and earth and up to 6mm single. Tension thumb wheel gives […]

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Scruffs Workwear Trade Active Polo Top

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Lightweight, Slimfit design active polo top Suitable for logo customisation Zipper chest pocket and piping detail The Scruffs workwear […]

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Irwin Tools Vise-Grip Cable Cutters 8″

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Made from chromium nickel steel, with moulded ProTouch handles for extra comfort Cuts through copper and aluminium wire, up […]

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Klein Insulated Wire Stripper and Cutter

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Cuts, strips and crimps both solid and stranded wire. Spring loaded return on handle, for self opening. Insulated up […]

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Wiha Soft Finish 7 Piece Screwdriver Set

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Set of VDE rated screwdrivers, x 2 pozi (#1 x 80 and #2 x 100mm) and x 4 slotted […]

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Diall LED Rechargeable Work Light 10W

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: IP54 rated 10W work light, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Long 3 hour run time and 5 […]

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Scruffs Workwear and Safety Footwear

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Your professional image is very important to your business and career. If you want to get positive reviews and referrals, […]

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Klein Tools Non-Contact Voltage Tester Comparison

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Klein Tools have produced three non-contact voltage testers that make finding cables and detecting voltage simple and accurate. Each voltage […]

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Fluke 561 Infrared and Contact Thermometer

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Comes with a K type thermocouple Measures both infrared and contact temperature Single point laser sighting with a temperature […]

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Klein Tools Wireless Jobsite Speaker

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: 10 hour battery life and drop protected up to 2 meters Speaker connects wirelessly to your phone via Bluetooth […]

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Van Vault 3, Stacker XL and Stacker

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

In the spirit of Christmas, we have teamed up with Van Vault to give away a brand new Van Vault […]

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Wiha TriCut Installation Pliers

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Three tools in one: diagonal cutter, stripping pliers and skinning pliers. VDE rated and individually tested for up 10,000V. […]

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Wiha SlimVario VDE Screwdriver Set (16 pieces)

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Set includes: SlimVario screwdriver bit holder and 15 interchangeable SlimBits, all contained in a roll up pouch. Integrated blade […]

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Adjustable Spanner Comparison: Monument, Ox and Bahco

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Many assume it is just plumbers who use spanners on site, but they are also an extremely useful tool for […]

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Weidmuller Ratchet Crimping Tool for Bootlace Ferrules

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Quick and precise crimping with adjustable rotating head. Will crimp from 0.14mm² to 6mm² cable. Rotating die head allows […]

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Starrett Debris Collector

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Silicone bowl flexes to keep dust and debris inside and contained, removing any clean up time. Works alongside holesaw […]

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Knipex 95 12 500 Cable Shears

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Large cutting capacity shears with 27mm diameter, perfect for cutting copper lengths, multi stranded cables and aluminium single conductors. […]

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Quickwire Prewired Junction Box

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Time saving prewired junction box that speeds up installation time on site. At 32mm thick, it is small and […]

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CK Tools VDE CombiCutter3 160mm

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: VDE rated combination cutters, tested up to 10,000V and protects you working up 1,000V. Ergonomic handle design with rubberised, […]

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Klein Tradesman Pro Organiser Tool Bag with LED Light

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Secure, large tool bag with a variety of 31 storage pouches for tools and documents. Hard, waterproof base to […]

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CK Tools VDE Stubby Screwdriver

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: The world’s first fixed VDE rated stubby screwdriver, with a variety of sizes available: slotted 4mm and 5.5mm, PZ2 […]

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Kewtech KEW8031F Phase Rotation Tester

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Fused test leads with guards for added safety when holding in place. Rotating disk indicator which is designed to […]

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Wiha VDE Stubby Screwdriver Set

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Interchangeable VDE rated SlimVario blades, pop on and off to change. Pocket sized stubby screwdriver for those hard to […]

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Starrett Oops Arbor for Hole Enlargements

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Suitable for when you need to drill out a hole and make it bigger. Works by attaching a same […]

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Jokari Cable Knife System 4-70

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Easy stripping and dismantling of cables with just one tool. New design has increased safety features, with automatic blade […]

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Nut Inserts – Compact Riveting Gun and Threaded Rivet Set

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Prolongs the life of a metal clad consumer unit, where the screws are loose and the thread is worn […]

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Klein Tools High Tension Hacksaw

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Handy blade storage in the handle, for both long and short blades. Adjustable tension up to 30000 PSI for […]

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Jokari All Rounder Wire Stripper

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Can strip any type of flat cable and round flex from 4-15mm. Useful, handy small size to carry in […]

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Magnepull Wire & Cable Pulling System

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Eliminate damage to walls and numerous trips in and out of attics while on the job. Strong magnet that […]

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Skil X-act Laser Distance Measure

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Fast laser measuring technology that produces accurate reading, with a typical accuracy of ± 3.0mm. Precise measurements of length, […]

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Klein 3 Piece Slotted Screw Holding Screwdriver Set

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Guaranteed no-slip, screw holding screwdrivers with split blade driver. Set of 3 screwdrivers: 5mm, 6mm, 8mm tips. Simple, easy […]

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MarXman Pen

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Marks drilling spots through firing chalk into holes up to 45mm deep (another version is available for 45mm+ deep […]

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Klein Auto Loading Retractable Utility Knife

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: High quality auto loading blades, for a safer and quicker blade change. Internal blade storage, which will hold up […]

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CK Tools Sheet Steel Holesaw Set

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Set of 3 holesaws: 20mm, 25mm, 32mm Cut depth of 1.6mm Quicker, clearner and smoother than previous holesaw designs […]

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Klein VDE Insulated Screwdriver Set

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: VDE rated up to 1000V and meets the current regulations. Lifetime guarantee and includes 5 screwdrivers (3 slotted and […]

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Hitachi 18V Cordless Drill Set – Driver and Combi Drill

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Driver drill is suitable for wood and steel, while the combi drill covers wood, steel and masonry. Pivoting work […]

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NWS VDE Cable Cutters

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Designed for cutting and stripping aluminium and copper cables Precise, clean cut Crimp free cutting ensured by the ratchet […]

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Knipex 250mm Plier Wrench

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Jaw capacity of 46mm and overall length 250mm Nickel plated finish and crafted from chrome vanadium steel Multi-purpose tool: […]

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Newlec Multi Purpose MCB Lock Off Kit

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

A lock off kit is essential to any electrician, providing the ultimate security for electrical circuits. After completing the safe isolation […]

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CK Tools Plasterboard Punch

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Three steeped steel shafts, 5mm, 6mm and 7mm. Shatterproof acetate handle with steel strike-through cap to withstand hammer blows. […]

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Kewtech KEWISO2 Safe Isolation Kit

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Kit contains three core elements of safe isolation: lock off kit, proving unit and UK specific KT1780 two pole […]

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CK Tools ArmourSlice

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: “50% quicker than conventional stripping methods” Robust metal alloy body for strength and durability Capacity for wide stripping of […]

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CK Tools 1000v VDE Interchangeable Screwdriver Set

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: 1000V VDE High Torque Screwdriver Handle 1000V VDE Precision Screwdriver Handle 1000V VDE Screwdriver Interchangeable Blades: – Slotted sizes: […]

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Klein Pliers & Screwdrivers

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Since 1857, Klein Tools have been dedicated to professional tradesmen worldwide. CEF recently approached us to review three of their most […]

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Draper Tools Combination Ladder and Platform

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Versatile access equipment that can be utilised in 3 different positions: straight ladder, ‘A’ frame ladder and a work […]

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Heat Gun & Heat Shrink Tubing

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Micro-therm heat guns can be used in confined spaces and heats up to 650°C. Heat shrink tubing comes in a […]

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Wago Connectors

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Wago styles and sizes available: Multi-way lever connectors Multi-way Push wire connectors Lighting connectors Lever connectors junction box Wago connectors […]

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Knipex Crimping Tool

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Crimping Tool Features: Tool is for crimping end sleeves (ferrules) from 0.25 up to 2.5 mm² For reliable connections between […]

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Wera VDE Adjustable Torque Screwdriver Set

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: 1,000v VDE torque screwdriver fully rated and conforms to IEC60900: 2004 Adjustable torque setting range of 1.2-3Nm; adjustment by […]

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Jokari Flat Cable Stripper

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

Features: Two or three core flat cables (and with uninsulated copper earth continuity conductor) PVC sheathed and insulated Easy to […]

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Lighthouse COB LED Torch

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

The Lighthouse COB LED Torch is perfect for any job; whether you are in the trade or not. This slimline, […]

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Kewtech KT65DL Multifunction Tester

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

KT65DL Features: Continuity with auto null Insulation 250V, 500V and 1000V Loop – high and low current PSC/PFC Measurement RCD with […]

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Armeg VDE Adjustable Torque Screwdriver Set

EC4U Rating:
★★★★★

When City Electrical Factors (CEF) came in to show us Armeg‘s brand new VDE Adjustable Torque Screwdriver Set, we knew we had to buy […]

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