Gadgets & Tools

Plastic cuts with a twist of the wrist

Don’t let go of the little things

The Rocut Plastic Pro from Rothenberger cuts PE, PP and PVC pipes, resulting in re-engineered blade cuts cleanly and squarely without deforming the pipe.

This second generation design cuts and mm pipe and is capable of cutting wall thickness of up to mm. The cutter needs mm of working area, so it may not be suitable for cutting in situ pipes in close quarters – in this case you might need a ratchet cutter.

To use the Rocut, simply place the pipe in the cutter, give it a squeeze and turn till the cut is complete. The blade is easy to change and a spare blade is supplied with the cutter. phamnews.co.uk/

We all manage to drop small things in hard-to-reach places, which is why RAK has developed its Magnetic Pickup Tool with the job when screws and other metal items slip down cracks in the work area, but it’s also useful in a myriad of other situations, especially the van.

The powerful magnetic head is good for retrieving items such as nuts, bolts, and screws, and the strong magnetic base lets you use it as a hands-free light. Simply place it on a magnetic surface, like the side of a boiler or on a toolbox, and ° telescoping neck is extendable to in for maneuvering around hard to reach places, and three super bright LED lights illuminate dark, tight, hard-to-reach places for greater visibility. It’s powered by four LR batteries (the little disk-like coin cells),which are included in the purchase price. phamnews.co.uk/

Go-anywhere, do-anything pressure washer

Pressure washers can be incredibly useful for any number of tasks, and now Makita has created one that doesn’t require plugging in. The new V LXT Cordless Brushless Pressure Washer features a litre storage tank, enabling users to tackle dirt and grime anywhere – be it your van, your tools, or the site you’ve been working on, such as a customer’s walkway or pavement.

Featuring a selfpriming function to extract water from an external water source, such as a rainwater tank, the new Pressure Washer can be supplied with water not only from a tap, tank or bucket, but features a storage case that doubles up as a -litre capacity water tank to create a functional pressure washer without the need for a mains water supply.

Powered by two 8V LXT batteries in series to supply energy to a powerful 6V brushless motor, this cordless pressure minutes of run time when used with two 6. Ah LXT batteries. With two pressure selections, the solution delivers a maximum water litres per hour.

Standard accessories are supplied with the washer, with other accessories available (sold separately) like the curved underbody spray lance, extension pipe set, wash brush and foam nozzle, perfect for cleaning vehicles. The rotating brush head accessory is ideal for cleaning smooth surfaces such as glass or garage doors. phamnews. co.uk/