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A general set covers a size range so something fits whatever appears. An application set covers one job completely, and outside that job most of it will not be used. They are bought for opposite reasons.

On drive size and the size ladder it covers, not on piece count. A set with gaps in the middle of the range is worth less than a smaller unbroken one, and the drive has to match the handles already owned.

The common nut sizes on 1/2 inch drive at 7 pieces, with a separate extractor set for nuts already damaged and a 3 piece alloy set at 150mm that reaches a recessed wheel without marking it.

Because the sockets are longer and thinner than standard to reach the plug without fouling the head. The extra long set runs 35mm at 6 pieces and a thin wall PSG set holds 18.

A Bosch diesel injector pump socket set at 5 pieces, an injection line socket set at 3 pieces on 1/2 inch drive, and an EGT sensor socket set at 6 pieces, none of which a general set carries.

Splined fastener heads that a hexagon socket cannot engage. The extra long E-Type set runs 6 pieces on 1/2 inch drive and the external Torx Plus set holds 19.

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There are two kinds of set on this leaf and they are bought for opposite reasons. A general set covers a size range so that whatever fastener appears, something fits. An application set covers one job completely, and outside that job most of it will never be used. Most workshops end up holding both, one for the unexpected and several for the jobs that repeat.

General sets are read on drive size and the size ladder they cover rather than on piece count, since a set with gaps in the middle is worth less than a smaller unbroken one. Drive size fixes what the sockets will run on, so it is matched to the handles already owned.

Application sets are read on the job. Wheel nut sets at 7 pieces on 1/2 inch drive cover the common nut sizes, with an extractor set for nuts already damaged and a 3 piece alloy set at 150mm long that reaches into a recessed wheel without marking it. Reading what the set actually contains is more useful than the piece count printed on the case.

Diesel work has its own sets because the fittings are unusual. Glow plug sets run extra long at 35mm and thin wall PSG at 18 pieces, and Bosch injector pump, injection line and EGT sensor sets cover fittings no general socket reaches. E-Type and external Torx Plus sets cover splined heads. Questions go over WhatsApp on 07754288583. Thin wall PSG and extra long forms exist because the plug well leaves no room for a standard socket.

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Sealey AK5613TD Impact Socket Set 13pc 1/2" Drive Total Drive®

Model No	AK5613TD
Brand	Premier
Quantity of Sockets	13
Type	1/2"Sq Drive - Standard
Contents	10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24mm

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Model No	AK2745B
Brand	Premier Black
Configuration	6-point Lock-On™ Socket
Contents	10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24mm, Socket Rail
Depth	Deep

Model No	AK6114
Brand	Premier
Socket Quantity	14
1/4"Sq Drive	E4, E5, E6, E7, E8 x 50mm
3/8"Sq Drive	E10, E11, E12, E14, E16 x 63mm

Model No	SX031D
Brand	Sealey
Drive	1/2"Sq
Nett Weight	1.39kg
Sizes	17, 19, 21mm

Model No	SX051
Brand	Sealey
Contents	30, 32, 36mm
Drive	1/2"Sq
Nett Weight	1.45kg

Model No	S01237
Brand	Siegen
Contents	1/2"Sq Drive Standard Sockets; 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 27, 30, 32mm, 1/2"Sq Drive Extension Bars; 125, 250mm, 1/2"Sq Universal Joint, 1/2"Sq Drive Adaptor, 1/2"Sq Drive Ratchet Wrench
Nett Weight	3.0kg

Model No	AK690
Brand	Premier
Drive	1/4"Sq
Contents	Standard Sockets; 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13mm, 3/16", 1/4", 9/32", 11/32", 3/8", 1/2", Deep Sockets; 4, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13mm, 3/16", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 1/4"Sq Drive 48-Tooth Gear-to-Gear Quick Release Ratchet Wrench, Spinner Handle, 110mm Sliding T-Bar, 150mm Flexible Extension, Universal Joint, Extension Bars; 50, 100, 150mm
Nett Weight	1.95kg

Model No	AK6926
Brand	Premier
Contents	Low Profile Go-Through Sockets; 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19mm, 75mm Go-Through Extension Bar, 72-Tooth 3/4" Spline Drive Flip Reverse Ratchet Wrench.
Nett Weight	1.10kg

Model No	SX032
Brand	Sealey
Contents	3/8"Sq Drive; 22mm(7/8") Offset Oxygen Sensor Socket - 30mm, 3/8"Sq/1” Wrench Drive; 22mm(7/8") Wide Slot Oxygen Sensor Socket - 90mm, Narrow Slot Vacuum Sensor Socket - 80mm, 3/8"Sq Drive/1-1/8" Wrench; 27mm(1-1/16") Oil Sender Unit Socket - 74mm, 1/2"Sq Drive; 27mm(1-1/16") Injector Socket - 85mm, 29mm Oxygen Sensor Socket - 90mm, 1/2"Sq Drive (8-Point); 22mm(7/8") Offset Heated Oxygen Sensor Socket - 50mm
Nett Weight	1.99kg

Model No	AK56001
Brand	Premier
Contents	5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17mm.
Drive	1/2"Sq Drive
Maximum Length	80mm

Model No	AK56004
Brand	Premier
Contents	M5, M6, M8, M10, M12, M14, M16, M18.
Drive	1/2"Sq Drive
Maximum Length	80mm

Product Dimenstions (L x W x H)	230 x 65 x 65 mm
Product Weight	0.6 Kg

Model No	AK56002
Brand	Premier
Contents	T30, T40, T45, T50, T55, T60, T70, T80.
Drive	1/2"Sq Drive
Maximum Length	80mm

Model No	AK7923
Brand	Premier Platinum
Contents	Standard Metric Sockets; 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24mm, Deep Sockets; 8, 10, 12, 13, 17, 19mm, Standard Imperial Sockets; 1/4", 5/16”, 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2", 9/16”, 5/8”, 11/16”, 3/4", 3/8"Sq Drive Gear-To-Gear 90-Tooth Ratchet Wrench with Quick Release, Extension Bars; 75, 150mm, Universal Joint, 1/2"Sq Drive Female - 3/8"Sq Drive Male Adaptor
Standard Metric Sockets	6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24mm
Deep Sockets	8, 10, 12, 13, 17, 19mm

Model No	AK7922
Brand	Premier Platinum
Contents
Standard Sockets6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24mm
Deep Sockets	10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19mm

Model No	SX050
Brand	Sealey
Contents	29, 30, 32, 34, 36mm
Drive	1/2"Sq
Nett Weight	3.42kg

Model No	AK5625M
Brand	Premier
Contents Table
Sizes10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 27, 30, 32mm.
Nett Weight	2.1kg

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