I use this tool to tighten the terminations in a meter can and main lugs in electrical panels. It makes process quick, safe and same torque every time. I use a 1000v rated isolation adapter to not energize me or the tool!
This tool was basically am impact driver that Kobalt changed a part to make into an impact wrench l, hence the screw mode. As for speeds it depends on if you are worried about tightening something too tight otherwise running it at max speed and feather the trigger.
The 1/4 to 1/2" adapters typically start to break just above150+ foot-lbs give or take. This saves that adapter (and torque loss), but they do open up the impact driver to also being an impact wrench.
I really hope Kobalt revamps more of these tools like they did the oscillating multitool. The tools work well, but the designs feel dated at this point.
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I use this tool to tighten the terminations in a meter can and main lugs in electrical panels. It makes process quick, safe and same torque every time. I use a 1000v rated isolation adapter to not energize me or the tool!
Great video. I’m new to this wrench. Bought in yard sale with no manual… can you tell me best speed to use? Also what is the screw button for?
This tool was basically am impact driver that Kobalt changed a part to make into an impact wrench l, hence the screw mode. As for speeds it depends on if you are worried about tightening something too tight otherwise running it at max speed and feather the trigger.
What is the benefit of this over the impact driver? Seems you need this or the driver, but not both
The 1/4 to 1/2" adapters typically start to break just above150+ foot-lbs give or take. This saves that adapter (and torque loss), but they do open up the impact driver to also being an impact wrench.
I really hope Kobalt revamps more of these tools like they did the oscillating multitool. The tools work well, but the designs feel dated at this point.