On-site with econ Have a look in every Electrical Contractor’s kit and without exception, you’ll find a simple yet absolutely indispensible tool – a pair of pliers. So in search of the perfect pair of pliers for the job, ECON recently went on-site with Michael Galea from PLC in Sunshine West, Victoria as he put a pair of Wattmaster Heavy Duty Linesman pliers through their paces. ECON: Ok Michael, start stripping! ECON: How is the cross-thatching for gripping ECON: So overall opinion and rating? when twisting cables together? MG: Too bloody cold for that! MG: Very good product and highly recommend MG: Very good, although as they’re brand new, them to anyone looking to purchase a new set ECON: First impressions? they’re a little bit s tiff but easy enough to twist of Heavy Duty pliers. Soft grip handle is a great MG: Soft feel grip handle and at the same time, a cable together. Should loosen up nicely after a feature compared to its competitors. 9 out of 10 good heavy-duty feeling set of pliers. few uses. for mine. ECON: How did that wire strip? ECON: Thoughts on the integrated crimper? ECON: So you’d buy a pair? MG: Really easily and stripped very clean MG: Crimper’s excellent. No dramas in crimping MG: Don’t have to – I’m going to pinch these – nice result. cable from 2.5mm to 6.0mm. ones!