PHAM NEWS | NOVEMBER 2026 Gadgets & Tools


Corrugated conduit cutting


With the Knipex BiX CT56 insert (90 22 10 E03), installers can use the BiX pipe cutter to cut corrugated conduit along the outer corrugation, reducing the risk of damaging cables inside. Suitable for corrugated pipes measuring


19-56mm in diameter, the insert can be rotated 180° to accommodate fine and coarse corrugation profiles, with corrugations up to 4.7mm wide. The tool can also cut rigid plastic pipes measuring 20-56mm and sealing sleeves when the insert is removed. The insert is available separately to


Portable tower lights the site


The new portable ML014G Tower Light from Makita provides bright task lighting on sites where there is no power source. Compatible with both 18V LXT and 40V XGT batteries, and providing a maximum luminous flux of 15,000 lumens, the Makita Tower Light is easy to carry and setup. Furthermore, the cordless, battery-operated site light offers true flexibility; trade professionals can adjust both the height and light angle extensively, to suit the application and provide optimal illumination.


For workshops and mobile technicians that rely on impact drivers day in, day out, Jefferson Tools’ 54-piece Tundra Impact Bit Set is the most comprehensive kit in the Tundra Impact Bit range, built to withstand repeated high-torque use. Made from S2 impact-grade steel, the bits


convert a compatible BiX, or as part of a complete set. Two spare blades are stored inside the tool. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/1126/13


feature Flex Shank Torsion Technology to reduce stress on the bit and fastener under heavy loads. The set includes Philips, Pozi, TRX-Star and Torx Security profiles, 25mm and 50mm bits, a magnetic quick-lock holder, two nut drivers and a 60mm magnetic extension bar. The interlocking case keeps components organised and easy to transport. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/1126/14


The ML014G Tower Light features an


integrated tripod, offering simple and stable set up via a slide handle. Highly adaptable, users can manually adjust its height ranging from 1,085mm to 2,430mm. Crucially, the light angle can be adapted too. Designed to be as flexible as possible, its light base is combined with three separate light heads that can individually rotate 180° vertically and horizontally. Kevin Brannigan, marketing manager


at Makita, comments: “With excellent portability, the new ML014G Tower Light addresses all of the key challenges when it comes to providing illumination on construction sites.” ◼ phamnews.co.uk/1126/15


Straight edges, precise results


When precision matters, even the simplest tools can make a big difference. Whether marking out materials, cutting wallpaper, fitting floor coverings or checking a finished surface, a straight edge needs to do more than simply look straight. Maun Industries’ Steel Straight Edges provide an accurate reference for checking, marking, scoring and cutting. The 3.25mm-thick carbon steel


blades feature a precision-finished bevelled edge and accuracy of 0.001 inch per foot. Surface ground for a smooth finish and case hardened to HRC 57, they provide a durable guide for professional and DIY applications. ◼ phamnews.co.uk/1126/16


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