the TOP 10 Safety - DIY & Tools - 11/05/2008
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STANLEY FATMAX OPEN TOTE BAG 18IN
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£25.30 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details & conditions
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£19.95
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Review for Draper 69933 Safety Helmet with ear defenders and visor:
Draper 69933 Safety Helmet with ear defenders and visor
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£15.45
Review for Draper 69933 Safety Helmet with ear defenders and visor:
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Einhell Ask90 Alloy Trolley 22.601.10
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£19.98
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Review for Draper 52304 DIGITAL TYRE PRESSURE GAUGE &:
It beeps when the pressure reading is ready, which I think is quite useful, even though I tend to find beeps from devices gratuitous and annoying.
A sticker on the back of the device gives the pressure range as 2.0-99.5 PSI, or 0.15-7.00 bars (7.00 bars is actually 101.5 PSI). This makes more sense than the range given in Draper's catalogue (and on the product packaging!) and reproduced on Amazon, and matches the range given for the Draper"Expert" (as called by Amazon) pressure gauge. The resolution is 0.5 PSI, or 0.05 bars. Draper don't specify this, though they specify an accuracy of +/-1 PSI. I wonder if they're confusing accuracy with resolution (and still getting it wrong).
The instruction leaflet cautions:"No serviceable parts or adjustments can be made. (Battery should be replaced by competant [sic] persons only.)" There are two small cross-head screws, and I imagine the heads and threads would survive at least one battery change. (I haven't looked inside.)
Looking at the image and description of the more expensive Expert (Draper stock no. 73183), I see no advantage of this over the 52304. The display of the 52304 is on the front, immediately readable, while the Expert's display is on the left side, needing the hand to be turned to read it; presumably this is rather awkward if the device is held in the left hand and turned the right way up. Unlike the 52304, Draper don't quote the accuracy of the Expert. All they say is"Expert Quality", which is meaningless without elaboration.
Overall, I'll give the 52304 4/5, on the basis that it does all right and I haven't seen anything better.
Draper 52304 DIGITAL TYRE PRESSURE GAUGE &
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£9.35
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Review for Draper 52304 DIGITAL TYRE PRESSURE GAUGE &:
Pretty good
The Draper 52304 gauge is easy to use, and locates positively on the tyre valve with a minimum of air leakage. Unlike another, mechanical, gauge I own, it's a good fit on VW dust caps, which don't need to be removed to measure the pressure.It beeps when the pressure reading is ready, which I think is quite useful, even though I tend to find beeps from devices gratuitous and annoying.
A sticker on the back of the device gives the pressure range as 2.0-99.5 PSI, or 0.15-7.00 bars (7.00 bars is actually 101.5 PSI). This makes more sense than the range given in Draper's catalogue (and on the product packaging!) and reproduced on Amazon, and matches the range given for the Draper"Expert" (as called by Amazon) pressure gauge. The resolution is 0.5 PSI, or 0.05 bars. Draper don't specify this, though they specify an accuracy of +/-1 PSI. I wonder if they're confusing accuracy with resolution (and still getting it wrong).
The instruction leaflet cautions:"No serviceable parts or adjustments can be made. (Battery should be replaced by competant [sic] persons only.)" There are two small cross-head screws, and I imagine the heads and threads would survive at least one battery change. (I haven't looked inside.)
Looking at the image and description of the more expensive Expert (Draper stock no. 73183), I see no advantage of this over the 52304. The display of the 52304 is on the front, immediately readable, while the Expert's display is on the left side, needing the hand to be turned to read it; presumably this is rather awkward if the device is held in the left hand and turned the right way up. Unlike the 52304, Draper don't quote the accuracy of the Expert. All they say is"Expert Quality", which is meaningless without elaboration.
Overall, I'll give the 52304 4/5, on the basis that it does all right and I haven't seen anything better.
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Review for Draper 69294 Small First Aid Kit&:
I have bought this to add to a walking rucksack, I will add a few extras, but it more or less does the job.
Draper 69294 Small First Aid Kit&
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£4.47
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£4.01
Review for Draper 69294 Small First Aid Kit&:
Reasonable
Not a great amount of stuff in this kit, BUT it is a very good starting point for you to add your own bits and bobs to. A nice compact bag that at least can keep evrything you need in one place.I have bought this to add to a walking rucksack, I will add a few extras, but it more or less does the job.
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Review for W/Craft 5505 Adjustable Trolley Ts600:
W/Craft 5505 Adjustable Trolley Ts600
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Review for W/Craft 5505 Adjustable Trolley Ts600:
Just the job
I have had this trolley for 2 months and it is great. Sturdy and well made, and has coped with delivering boxes, moving a fridge freezer and washing machine, shifting furniture etc. No faults noted so far. Not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for!15
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STANLEY FATMAX TECHNICIAN BAG 18IN
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£24.94
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Safety, Draper& 18050 Safety Goggles (to EN166B CE spec)&, STANLEY FATMAX OPEN TOTE BAG 18IN, Draper 69933 Safety Helmet with ear defenders and visor, Town & Country The Gardener Glove TGL209, Einhell Ask90 Alloy Trolley 22.601.10, Draper 52304 DIGITAL TYRE PRESSURE GAUGE &, Draper 69295 first aid kit, FIRST AID KIT HSE COMPLIANT ONE TO TEN PERSON, IDEAL FOR OFFICE AND SMALL FACTORY, FIRST AID KIT, 70 PIECE IN BAG, HSE STANDARD, Draper 13962 14mm Cable Staple(Box Of 1000)&, Draper Expert 54553 Heavy Duty Industrial Gloves Large &, DBL PKT LTHR TOOL BELT, Draper 69294 Small First Aid Kit&, W/Craft 5505 Adjustable Trolley Ts600, KIDDE - Fire Blanket, STANLEY FATMAX TECHNICIAN BAG 18IN, T/Cntry TGL200S Ladies Master Gardener GLoves Sm, 5 Pairs Ear Plugs SNR 37dB, Kidde Full Home - En3 1kg Fire Extinguisher, Draper Safety Spectacles
, Draper& 18050 Safety Goggles (to EN166B CE spec)&, STANLEY FATMAX OPEN TOTE BAG 18IN, Draper 69933 Safety Helmet with ear defenders and visor, Town & Country The Gardener Glove TGL209, Einhell Ask90 Alloy Trolley 22.601.10, Draper 52304 DIGITAL TYRE PRESSURE GAUGE &, Draper 69295 first aid kit, FIRST AID KIT HSE COMPLIANT ONE TO TEN PERSON, IDEAL FOR OFFICE AND SMALL FACTORY, FIRST AID KIT, 70 PIECE IN BAG, HSE STANDARD, Draper 13962 14mm Cable Staple(Box Of 1000)&, Draper Expert 54553 Heavy Duty Industrial Gloves Large &, DBL PKT LTHR TOOL BELT, Draper 69294 Small First Aid Kit&, W/Craft 5505 Adjustable Trolley Ts600, KIDDE - Fire Blanket, STANLEY FATMAX TECHNICIAN BAG 18IN, T/Cntry TGL200S Ladies Master Gardener GLoves Sm, 5 Pairs Ear Plugs SNR 37dB, Kidde Full Home - En3 1kg Fire Extinguisher, Draper Safety Spectacles




Helmet let down by poor internal fittings
I bought this for visiting construction sites and was interested in the additional ear and eye protection. With the hinged back strap the helmet is better fitting and more comfortable than most, but within weeks both plastic cross members holding the back strap in place snapped off. Whilst this was remedied by physically stapling the two parts of the strap together, one of the lugs securing the harness into the helmet broke off last week rendering the helmet, and of cause its additional attachments, useless. This would be a good helmet if the quality of the interior plastic fittings were better.