New rubi cutter- dc250 1200 now available in uk!

[RubiUK]

That it is an added security measure

 

[AliGage]

In what way?

 

[Bubblecraft]

So are you saying the security feature is that if the machine were to be stolen, they wouldn't have a power cable if it were removed? Surely for the cost of the power cable compared to the machine, it's hardly a deterrent?

 

[AliGage]

I see a certain amount of sense there but the cable should at lest be supplied.
If that is the reason Gus I think a power on key would be a much better option.

 

[Bubblecraft]

A key would make more sense but easy enough to bypass & work without one

 

[RubiUK]

I appreciate all of your comments and some would prefer the cable to be included but at this time, it's not and I cannot see this being changed any time soon. In addition to it being a security measure, it is also offered as an optional as some Tilers and other building professionals may already have a cable for other tools. By not having a cable included we're trying to reduce costs for those who don't necessarily need it. Not huge amounts but a saving is a saving. Some users may have preferences as to the length of cable they want so may decide to make their own or purchase somewhere else if they choose. As these cutters are available worldwide the decision has been to supply all large professional machines without a cable giving users the option to add on if they choose. It's easier to add on as oppose to removing items already included in packaging and price. The change would not have been made without thorough research and feedback across all of the regions that RUBI sell to, so we will continue to work with what we have in place and of course pass on any queries or concerns anyone has to the relevant department(s).

 

[Ian]

I suppose it no different to buying a cordless tool body only. It's still daft though.

 

[David - Tradetiler]

The cable is not supplied mainly so Rubi can manufacture one machine and sell it in a several countries that share the same voltage and frequency (offering the relevant lead for the applicable country), it allows Rubi to be hugely more efficient. In the old days they had to build and warehouse their ranges of machines with various power leads to suit every county. When I was in Rubi's Santa Oliva factory In Spain it was mind blowing the huge warehouse area and resources they had to dedicate to storing and manufacturing electric tile saws

I see the security aspect as being - You remove the lead from the machine when you are at lunch or finished for the day so you don't get the brickies etc sneaking in using your cutter, accidentally hurting themselves and suing you.

When available, Tradetiler will be supplying the Rubi DC-250 complete with a complimentary UK cable so our customers wont have to worry about remembering to get one.

 

[stone tiler]

The cable is not supplied mainly so Rubi can manufacture one machine and sell it in a several countries that share the same voltage and frequency (offering the relevant lead for the applicable country), it allows Rubi to be hugely more efficient. In the old days they had to build and warehouse their ranges of machines with various power leads to suit every county. When I was in Rubi's Santa Oliva factory In Spain it was mind blowing the huge warehouse area and resources they had to dedicate to storing and manufacturing electric tile saws

I see the security aspect as being - You remove the lead from the machine when you are at lunch or finished for the day so you don't get the brickies etc sneaking in using your cutter, accidentally hurting themselves and suing you.

When available, Tradetiler will be supplying the Rubi DC-250 complete with a complimentary UK cable so our customers wont have to worry about remembering to get one.

Dave when you get a price on these can you drop me a message on here please.

I started a thread a week or so ago about a new cutter. Basically I need a cutter capable of ripping down 100mts of 1200mm long, 25mm thick limestone slabs for a job starting in Sept. I was thinking of either the Rubi model ? hand saw with water feed/guide tracks or the Rubi ds1500 bridge saw. Now this has come out it might be suitable depending on the price. The ds1500 I think is just too much to spend for the odd large format job.

Cheers

 

[Dan]

I can understand the cable thing I think. Sort of like a 'one machine can do 240 or 110' type situation, but in this case one machine does a dozen countries.

The unplugging the cable for lunch would work too! Until this becomes super common and all traders have a dozen leads ha

Alright for now though!