Not really a gadget as such, but I was wondering which staple gun/cable tacker you recommend. I don't use them often, but they are ideal when fixing cables under carpets etc.

Any suggestions, or links?

Not really a gadget as such, but I was wondering which staple gun/cable tacker you recommend. I don't use them often, but they are ideal when fixing cables under carpets etc.

Any suggestions, or links?

Rexel Titan i think is the make of the one's i use and most alarm suppliers stock them.

there are two sizes T28 for 4 & 6 Core T36 for 8 core and can be used on sat cable and RG59 with longer staples. i'd avoid the Arrow one as it carries less staples, easier to skewer the cable with it and has only one pressure,

staple guns can make the work very fast and almost worth another man on the job, but you need to exercise great care as a shorted cable from a misplaced clip is a real pia.

regs

alan

Edited November 7, 200718 yr by arfur mo

Rexel Titan i think is the make of the one's i use and most alarm suppliers stock them.

there are two sizes T28 for 4 & 6 Core T36 for 8 core and can be used on sat cable and RG59 with longer staples. i'd avoid the Arrow one as it carries less staples, easier to skewer the cable with it and has only one pressure,

staple guns can make the work very fast and almost worth another man on the job, but you need to exercise great care as a shorted cable from a misplaced clip is a real pia.

regs

alan

staples oh no rough as you like..

We have band them. Clips only for everything.

staples oh no rough as you like..

We have band them. Clips only for everything.

nah it`s just like any tool, needs to be used right

rapisco

staples oh no rough as you like..

We have band them. Clips only for everything.

i know many companies don't like them especially those who have bonus schemes or tight time allowed for installation engineers, but imo fare better than having hiats clips sticking up through the carpet which will eventually crack and let the cable end up on the smooth edge due to the vacuum cleaner

regs

alan

staples oh no rough as you like..

We have band them. Clips only for everything.

bull, i'm with angus.

if you use them right there is no problem with them.

your brain washed by the old nacoss ways

besides what would i do on those grotty LBHA jobs without my trusty staple gun.

Like I said in my original post, there is a time when they are better than normal clips,like under carpets,I'm not looking to abuse them like the BT boys do. I had a Draper one many moons ago,but that was toilet.

nah it`s just like any tool, needs to be used right

rapisco

thats the one's,

my memory. i've known the ruling 'alf as long as my cable tacker and to sruggle to remmember her name too

you can tell when your getting old, your dreams are dryer - and your farts get wetter

regs

alan

i know many companies don't like them especially those who have bonus schemes or tight time allowed for installation engineers, but imo fare better than having hiats clips sticking up through the carpet which will eventually crack and let the cable end up on the smooth edge due to the vacuum cleaner

regs

alan

see for me i like them for the LBHA jobs [skirting boards here i come] but if i was happy to lift the carpet they would be going under the floor boards. i know chipboard can be a pain but normally a way around it.

What does LBHA stand for?