Buying guides, tool comparisons, and technical tips from ESCO experts
Hand Tools
Sharpened a chisel razor keen, only to lose the edge in minutes? Angle is the decisive variable. A guide to …
Hand Tools
A tight nut rounded off by an open-end wrench? The difference between wrench types is not cosmetic — it is …
Hand Tools
A new cutter with a permanent notch in its edge after one wire? Cutters are rated for material hardness. A …
Power Tools
A brand new bit losing its edge in a single hole in steel? Wrong speed is usually the reason. A …
Power Tools
Bit spinning in place instead of cutting, or holes coming out oversize? The chuck is the first suspect. A practical …
Power Tools
Your drill cuts out, sparks more than usual, and runs again after a tap? That is usually a wear item …
Electrical Tools
Earthing does not swallow electricity; it provides a low impedance path so protective devices operate fast. Earthing versus bonding, and …
Electrical Tools
An MCB protects the cable, not people; an RCD protects people, not the cable. The difference between MCB, RCD and …
Electrical Tools
Correct cable size is not set by current alone but by current, distance and installation conditions. The principles of voltage …
