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  • Date Created: 11 Sep 2019 11:16 AM Date Created
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CatDogFox #7 : Unboxing Prizes

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11 Sep 2019

Having recently been happily awarded a $100 (or £81) prize for CatDogFox in Remote Monitoring and Control I splashed the cash on a Knippex wire stripper (after being encouraged by shabaz 's article on wire stripper. I might not use it that much but it is really nice, plus I can strip larger diameter wires as well, which could well be useful. I also purchased a coupe of the Easyradio eRIC wireless transceivers. I have wanted to get some radio transceivers for some time as I have used the Easyradio ER400TRS modules previously and always found them good, but a bit expensive. The eRICs are cheaper and possibly better so I will have a play with them sometime.

 

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The whole unboxing process is shown below. I still have not quite managed the art of unboxing using one hand but hopefully it is not too unfocused.

 

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  • shabaz
    shabaz over 6 years ago +3
    Hi Dubbie, Interesting radio module : ) I've not used these before. Also, that's one of the best style wire strippers, it will be good to hear your feedback on them. That's a tool definitely not to loan…
  • clem57
    clem57 over 6 years ago +3
    Nice wire cutters. I just may get some if I had extra cash available... Clem
  • clem57
    clem57 over 6 years ago +2
    BTW, reminder for ntewinkel , update your status.
  • dubbie
    dubbie over 6 years ago in reply to shabaz

    Good to know about the blades lasting a long time. I've had tools before that I have kept for long periods for special use within their capabilities and then one day in a moment of madness, you just need something to do something, and they are never the same again.

     

    Dubbie

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    ntewinkel over 6 years ago in reply to clem57

    LOL it's very suitable though, isn't it?

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  • ntewinkel
    ntewinkel over 6 years ago in reply to shabaz

    I agree, those do look like great wire strippers!

    I love how easy those tools make it.

     

    >I'd worry they'd use it on heavy mains solid-core wire or something, and come back with blunt blades

    This is where you need a cheap decoy set to loan out image

     

    I did actually pick up a bigger pair from Canadian Tire last year that's designed for the heavier house and automotive wiring.

     

    Cheers,

    -Nico

     

     

     

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    clem57 over 6 years ago

    BTW, reminder for ntewinkel , update your status. image

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    clem57 over 6 years ago

    Nice wire cutters. I just may get some if I had extra cash available...

    Clem

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