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I bought a Sealey one at the NEC Last year. I went with the more compact pistol format because I think it fits well in smaller spaces and is easier to hold. Although the format that is like a long traditional ratchet suits some situations better.
It is more powerful and capable than I expected with very good battery life despite the battery being very compact.

I already own a beast of a Milwaukee 18V impact driver for large stubborn things and a brushless Makita impact screwdriver that can take an adapter to drive sockets. The Sealey item is cheap and simple and you can of course get multi tool kits.
   https://www.toolden.co.uk/power-tools/cordless-kits/sealey-cp1200combo2-12v-cordless-power-tool-combo-6pc-kit/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw17qvBhBrEiwA1rU9w7CT0k7gP0gW35JIOMTqURndKRNb7Y_nM4wBdyqt-l8J0ve8XSGV5hoCjDYQAvD_BwE

Eric

Cheers John

Not fitted yet.

Note the expansion tank nozzle is on the top but they moved it to be the same as the original.

Company called Coolex and a helpful chap called Steve
I have the impression someone else here has ordered from them in the past

info@coolexperts.co.uk

Hi Jon where are you getting your radiator from ok please ?
C

Indeed, I wish I had got my impact driver years ago!

These electric ratchets are a little different.. they are less impact, and more smooth turning. Other difference is they are less drill shaped so they can fit most places you can put a spanner due to a 90 degree head.

I recently had to buy a Clarke CEW1000 Impact Wrench for a little job on the Fiat Panda (Strut replacement) and it was superb. It's a mains 450Nm one and now I'm wondering why I didn't buy one before. Probably because it's £90 or so and then you might end up buying a ton more impact sockets.....

Guy

Morning all, I've been looking at the increasing use of battery operated ratchet spanners and might get one. Most reviews seem to avoid the big brand names so a bit sceptical.

I already have a 1,000 Nm impact wrench for the heavy stuff so I'm after something for the more normal bolt loosening and tightening.

Does anyone have any experience or recommendations?

I'm looking at the servo right now, it's got a bit of corrosion on the bottom of it and I'd like to refurbish it. I don't know if it's serviceable yet (must read the books) but has anyone ever disassembled one? Ideally I'd want to get the body replated rather than paint it after de-rusting the pits that are on it. Somehow I thought I had a spare one lying about but it's hiding right now...

Guy

Bottom of the A pillar. I feel your pain, it's a complex area to repair but very strong indeed once done.