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Safe Block - who sells 'em?
I'm after what we used to call a "safe block" - although I think that
was a trade name. It's a quick way of applying power to something that only has bare wires on a trailing lead. A safe block is 3 spring loaded clamps in a small box with a hinged lid, and attached to a trailing mains lead with plug. (but no power is applied until you close the box lid, so no exposed live terminals). Anyway, it would be useful to apply power to pumps and valves in my central heating to make sure they're good, before the fixed wiring is done. Anyone name a reasonably priced supplier, or products that fulfill the same function but go by a different name? |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
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@u7g2000yqm.googlegroups.com, " wrote: I'm after what we used to call a "safe block" - although I think that was a trade name. It's a quick way of applying power to something that only has bare wires on a trailing lead. A safe block is 3 spring loaded clamps in a small box with a hinged lid, and attached to a trailing mains lead with plug. (but no power is applied until you close the box lid, so no exposed live terminals). Anyway, it would be useful to apply power to pumps and valves in my central heating to make sure they're good, before the fixed wiring is done. Anyone name a reasonably priced supplier, or products that fulfill the same function but go by a different name? I've got one upstairs but Google gives several Ebay choices or: http://www.test-meter.co.uk/products...t/pat-testing- accessories/quicktest-block-safetest-block/ -- John W I you want to mail me, replace the obvious with co.uk twice |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
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Safe Block - who sells 'em?
On Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:53:10 -0800, wrote:
I'm after what we used to call a "safe block" - although I think that was a trade name. A safe block is 3 spring loaded clamps in a small box with a hinged lid, and attached to a trailing mains lead with plug. (but no power is applied until you close the box lid, so no exposed live terminals). I remember them. Haven't seen one for quite a while. I was afraid elf 'n safety had got rid of them, but Google shows they are still around. Google for SafeBloc (no 'k'). There's another unrelated product with the same name, so you'll need to filter those out! -- Use the BIG mirror service in the UK: http://www.mirrorservice.org |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
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Safe Block - who sells 'em?
Ebay...
- 350267949459 - Quicktest Test Block Mains with Neon - £20 - 310187263681 - ELECTROVISION BLACK QUICK TEST BLOCK WITH COLOUR CODED - £30 Not the cheapest in fact. Do a google for "Mains Test Block". - DJSoundKit £20 - TestMeter.co.uk £20 block with orange lid / cord / plug - RS Components 458-926 £19 |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
To add...
- Cliff CL1850 - Farnell do under 658716 £19, out of stock The cheapest solution is an adaptable box with 1/4-turn fasteners, Wago Lever Clips to power cord, gland, BS1363 plug. Strip 10mm off the cable, open wago lever, insert, close lever, then plug into the mains. |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
wrote in message ... I'm after what we used to call a "safe block" - although I think that was a trade name. It's a quick way of applying power to something that only has bare wires on a trailing lead. A safe block is 3 spring loaded clamps in a small box with a hinged lid, and attached to a trailing mains lead with plug. (but no power is applied until you close the box lid, so no exposed live terminals). Anyway, it would be useful to apply power to pumps and valves in my central heating to make sure they're good, before the fixed wiring is done. Anyone name a reasonably priced supplier, or products that fulfill the same function but go by a different name? This is what you want http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/search/pr...sp?sku=PL10638 Click on "Further Information" at the bottom to get a picture. Toby... |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
js.b1 wrote:
To add... - Cliff CL1850 - Farnell do under 658716 £19, out of stock Wago Lever Clips...... Crikey, now they're clever little dooberries aren't they..! Bought a small batch on ebay just now, they look really useful. |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
On Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:46:35 +0000, Toby wrote:
wrote in message ... I'm after what we used to call a "safe block" - although I think that was a trade name. It's a quick way of applying power to something that only has bare wires on a trailing lead. A safe block is 3 spring loaded clamps in a small box with a hinged lid, and attached to a trailing mains lead with plug. (but no power is applied until you close the box lid, so no exposed live terminals). Anyway, it would be useful to apply power to pumps and valves in my central heating to make sure they're good, before the fixed wiring is done. Anyone name a reasonably priced supplier, or products that fulfill the same function but go by a different name? This is what you want http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/search/pr...sp?sku=PL10638 Click on "Further Information" at the bottom to get a picture. That's the beast. They (or something very like them) used to be known as "Keynectors". Very good. -- Mick (Working in a M$-free zone!) Web: http://www.nascom.info Filtering everything posted from googlegroups to kill spam. |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
Steve Walker has brought this to us :
Mmmm, I know what you mean - I've seen them used in electrical retailers. Personally I always end up using insulated test leads with mini croc clips when I want to try a batch of components, but it's a bit fiddly and I wouldn't mind a "safe block" for the workbench (old trembly hands nowadays....) The 'safe' part is that before you can get to the croc clips - opening the cover disconnects the supply. -- Regards, Harry (M1BYT) (L) http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
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, " writes I'm after what we used to call a "safe block" - although I think that was a trade name. It's a quick way of applying power to something that only has bare wires on a trailing lead. A safe block is 3 spring loaded clamps in a small box with a hinged lid, and attached to a trailing mains lead with plug. (but no power is applied until you close the box lid, so no exposed live terminals). Anyway, it would be useful to apply power to pumps and valves in my central heating to make sure they're good, before the fixed wiring is done. Anyone name a reasonably priced supplier, or products that fulfill the same function but go by a different name? I've bought them from CPC in the past -- geoff |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
mick wrote:
That's the beast. They (or something very like them) used to be known as "Keynectors". Very good. Ah! Keynectors. Thats the name I remember. -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
Harry Bloomfield wrote:
laid this down on his screen : I'm after what we used to call a "safe block" - although I think that was a trade name. I use a couple on my test benches and is the name I use. Anyone name a reasonably priced supplier, or products that fulfill the same function but go by a different name? I think I heard something about them being discontinued on H&S grounds and the usual suspects do not seem to stock them. Curiously - Nothing found on ebay either. Another H&S myth. A quick search reveals that the usual suspects do supply them. RS, reassuringly expensive http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/s...+block&x=0&y=0 |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
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Harry Bloomfield wrote: I think I heard something about them being discontinued on H&S grounds and the usual suspects do not seem to stock them. Urban myth which pushed up the secondhand prices. ;-) All the usual suspects stock them - RS Components etc. They're safer than any other form of temporary connection like a connector strip. -- *OK, who stopped payment on my reality check? Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
On Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:06:46 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote: In article , Harry Bloomfield wrote: I think I heard something about them being discontinued on H&S grounds and the usual suspects do not seem to stock them. Urban myth which pushed up the secondhand prices. ;-) All the usual suspects stock them - RS Components etc. They're safer than any other form of temporary connection like a connector strip. Agreed. I regularly use a couple of them. I've heard of some of them nicknamed "LEN" blocks, since the terminal clips are labelled "L","E" and "N". -- Frank Erskine |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article , Harry Bloomfield wrote: I think I heard something about them being discontinued on H&S grounds and the usual suspects do not seem to stock them. Urban myth which pushed up the secondhand prices. ;-) All the usual suspects stock them - RS Components etc. They're safer than any other form of temporary connection like a connector strip. Or wire nuts. |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
On Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:00:30 +0000, Rob Horton wrote:
Harry Bloomfield wrote: laid this down on his screen : I'm after what we used to call a "safe block" - although I think that was a trade name. I use a couple on my test benches and is the name I use. Anyone name a reasonably priced supplier, or products that fulfill the same function but go by a different name? I think I heard something about them being discontinued on H&S grounds and the usual suspects do not seem to stock them. Curiously - Nothing found on ebay either. Another H&S myth. A quick search reveals that the usual suspects do supply them. RS, reassuringly expensive http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/s...+block&x=0&y=0 I've a 30-year old RS one - no colour-coding and has bare metal clips. Bet that wouldn't be sold nowadays! -- Peter. The head of a pin will hold more angels if it's been flattened with an angel-grinder. |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
In message , Rob Horton
writes Harry Bloomfield wrote: laid this down on his screen : I'm after what we used to call a "safe block" - although I think that was a trade name. I use a couple on my test benches and is the name I use. Anyone name a reasonably priced supplier, or products that fulfill the same function but go by a different name? I think I heard something about them being discontinued on H&S grounds and the usual suspects do not seem to stock them. Curiously - Nothing found on ebay either. Another H&S myth. A quick search reveals that the usual suspects do supply them. RS, reassuringly expensive http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/s...?method=search Products&searchTerm=safe+block&x=0&y=0 Which is why I bought from CPC -- geoff |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
On Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:38:42 +0000, geoff wrote:
In message , Rob Horton writes Harry Bloomfield wrote: laid this down on his screen : I'm after what we used to call a "safe block" - although I think that was a trade name. I use a couple on my test benches and is the name I use. Anyone name a reasonably priced supplier, or products that fulfill the same function but go by a different name? I think I heard something about them being discontinued on H&S grounds and the usual suspects do not seem to stock them. Curiously - Nothing found on ebay either. Another H&S myth. A quick search reveals that the usual suspects do supply them. RS, reassuringly expensive http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/s...?method=search Products&searchTerm=safe+block&x=0&y=0 Which is why I bought from CPC Given the RS acronym, here's another: Can't Pack Competently -- Use the BIG mirror service in the UK: http://www.mirrorservice.org |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
In message , Bob Eager
writes On Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:38:42 +0000, geoff wrote: In message , Rob Horton writes Harry Bloomfield wrote: laid this down on his screen : I'm after what we used to call a "safe block" - although I think that was a trade name. I use a couple on my test benches and is the name I use. Anyone name a reasonably priced supplier, or products that fulfill the same function but go by a different name? I think I heard something about them being discontinued on H&S grounds and the usual suspects do not seem to stock them. Curiously - Nothing found on ebay either. Another H&S myth. A quick search reveals that the usual suspects do supply them. RS, reassuringly expensive http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/s...?method=search Products&searchTerm=safe+block&x=0&y=0 Which is why I bought from CPC Given the RS acronym, here's another: Can't Pack Competently Crap Products Company -- geoff |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
In message , PeterC
writes I've a 30-year old RS one - no colour-coding and has bare metal clips. Bet that wouldn't be sold nowadays! Why not? The clips aren't live until the knife blades are home. You *should* really use it with an isolating transformer but.... -- Clint Sharp |
Safe Block - who sells 'em?
On Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:45:04 GMT, "The Medway Handyman"
wrote: mick wrote: That's the beast. They (or something very like them) used to be known as "Keynectors". Very good. Ah! Keynectors. Thats the name I remember. They were deemed 'less safe' that the Safebloc as they only had a single phase disconnect and I suspect that was the main reason they died a death in the catalogues a decade or so ago. It's not a huge problem if it's a permanent installation on a test bench but move it into the field and a phase/neutral reversal could leave a piece of equipment live - if you were stupid enough to go inside said equipment relying on the keynector for isolation. :) -- |
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