New plumbing Pliers

[jtwoltd]

We have developed a new set of pliers that aid the installation of copper pipe. We are trying to go into production with the tool but have been told that we might need to get the tool approved first. I have asked WRAS for there opinion but as many of you already know WRAS do not deal with things associated with installations.

Does anybody know of an organisation i should approach to get the pliers approved for use?

Regards

Andrew

 

[Ermintrude]

Get paititent and then speak to rothenburger they love new tools and easy to market route

 

[jtwoltd]

We are looking at producing the tool ourselves. We did approach a tool manufacture and it was them that said they would like it approved first.

 

[LPC]

'aid the installation of copper pipe'?

I'd be very interested to know how a pair of pliers will do that.

 

[Killy Bing]

Hmm, this will be interesting to see?

 

[AWheating]

what approval do they want? what body would even approve tools?

if they make tools then they must be able to make it to meet current manufacturing and safety standards etc......

they only approval you reall want and need is from tradesmen buying and using it.

 

[Ray Stafford]

I can see why power tools would need approvals, but not handtools.

I don't ever recall a tool-salesman mentioning it.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

chuck a few our way,we will evaluate it,test it to destruction and if its anygood recommend it as a tool to have

 

[Dotty]

chuck a few our way,we will evaluate it,test it to destruction and if its anygood recommend it as a tool to have

Agreed. Mods first........

 

[SimonG]

No you need the real workers first, you mods are too busy doing a good job with the forum

 

[solutions]

We have developed a new set of pliers that aid the installation of copper pipe. We are trying to go into production with the tool but have been told that we might need to get the tool approved first. I have asked WRAS for there opinion but as many of you already know WRAS do not deal with things associated with installations.

Does anybody know of an organisation i should approach to get the pliers approved for use?

Regards

Andrew

Take a look at tools with similar characteristics on the market and see what eu or better still British Standards they state that the tools comply with that should give you a rough idea of the standards to look at, that your tool will likely need to comply with. Should also give you enough information to search for a product testing company that can certify to the relevant standard.

 

[Masood]

Agreed. Mods first........

Oi! You're commercial. You don't use anything smaller than 24" Stillies...

 

[Phil]

Don't forget plumbers like quality tools and have no issues with paying a premium for decent gear......to get quality now (apart from a few exceptions) you have to go back in time and buy 2nd hand from ebay. Don't skimp on quality and go for the diy market, give us something to compare to Footprint & Knippex for example.

No room in my toolbag for Chinese made low quality dross.

Good luck with your venture.

 

[REDSAW]

Agreed. Mods first........

if your going to succeed in life..

start at the top and work your way down, aint that right bod?

is it c.e. and kite mark there looking at, i think there taking the cow pat. what about all the chinese import stuff?

 

[Mickyplumb]

We have developed a new set of pliers that aid the installation of copper pipe. We are trying to go into production with the tool but have been told that we might need to get the tool approved first. I have asked WRAS for there opinion but as many of you already know WRAS do not deal with things associated with installations.

Does anybody know of an organisation i should approach to get the pliers approved for use?

Regards

Andrew

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