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Brilliant tool. .. remember to put grease in the gear box every now and then. There's a panel on the top that unscrews ... Most people don't know about that and eventually it will fail.
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Titan TTB278SDS 6.3kg Electric SDS Plus Drill & 9 Piece Accessory Kit 230-240V £53.99 with code Delivered from Screwfix
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Well reviewed mains SDS drill delivered (or C+C) for just £53.99. Comes with 5 x SDS+ drill bits (6 x 150, 8 x 150, 10 x 150, 12 x 150 and 14 x 150mm), 2 x SDS+ chisels (14 x 250mm flat and point), M13 chuck and adaptor, carry case. 2 year warranty.
Warning, this thing is a heavy powerful beast! It can do drill, hammer drill & chisel (i.e. roto-stop) modes, so its good for breaking up concrete, lifting tiles as well as the usual drilling tasks.
This can often be had for £60, even though Screwfix claim the normal price is £70, but £54 is still 10% the "real" price.
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Buy some ear defenders while you are there, only £2.68 if using the discount. You're gonna need them.......
Warning, this thing is a heavy powerful beast! It can do drill, hammer drill & chisel (i.e. roto-stop) modes, so its good for breaking up concrete, lifting tiles as well as the usual drilling tasks.
This can often be had for £60, even though Screwfix claim the normal price is £70, but £54 is still 10% the "real" price.
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Buy some ear defenders while you are there, only £2.68 if using the discount. You're gonna need them.......
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goemonIf you will use it a lot just remember to clean out the grease and repack with fresh the gearbox access is at the top and if doing a lot of demolition put a light coat of grease (just regular lithium grease) on the tool shaft up to the max depth it goes into the chuck this will help if any grit/particulates that could make it into the locking mechanism and cause the bit to get stuck in the chuck - which can be incredibly difficult to separate usually requiring the help of a bench vice and swearing.
the titan 6.3kg is great its right on the top end of power for SDS+ the only issue I occasionally found was that because it is so large it can sometimes be hard to get the desired angle for some tasks but its excellent for light demolition and can even be used with core drill bits (for soil pipes etc) thanks to the safety clutch.- goemon
kendzi107/10/2021 19:55
Can I use it with a holes aw for fan extractor?
yes use this drill in conjunction with core drill bits to make fan extractor holes in masonry, a hole saw is just for wood and similar density materials.
while this drill will manage to drill core holes it is always dangerous to do even though this drill has a Mechanical Safety Clutch that disengages the drill if it gets stuck it can still transfer quite a lot of force into the operator so if you aren't strong/heavy enough it can still transfer enough force to cause an injury, a drill of this type without a Mechanical Safety Clutch will usually break the operators arms/wrists/fingers and sometimes jaw/teeth/face depending on the position it was used when it gets stuck, even with a mechanical safety clutch it can still whip round if you are careless. - Anonymous UserJust be warned...I bought one of these to drill a couple of small holes for picture hooks. I lined the drill up and pressed the trigger. Drill had control and took me for a 5 minute ride. I couldn’t even let go of the handle I was so out of control. I ended up completely demolishing two walls in my house. Don’t even have a wall left to hang my pictures now. This is a serious piece of equipment.
- Gog
KendallC07/10/2021 14:03
Just ordered as at some point I will need to drill holes into concrete …Just ordered as at some point I will need to drill holes into concrete pads to anchor a gazebo and I don't want to mess it up. Hopefully this will make a better job of it that any of my battery drills. Sounds like it may also come in handy from time to time in future based on everyone's comments but even if it just does the one job I want it for I'll be happy at this price.Should I assume the supplied bits aren't great and buy something better?
@KendallC For the DIY work I have done, I have found the drill bits that came in the kit to have been robust enough when I have drilled into concrete. I have since bought the set of bits and chisels that Screwfix sell in the blue box which gave a bigger selection and longer bits. These were also fine. screwfix.com/p/s…49v. I presume that a tradesperson would prefer to use something else (including a different brand of drill), but for DIY I think they are fine.
As others have mentioned, it's a heavy drill. It's therefore worth carrying the weight of the drill, especially when drilling horizontally, to avoid flexing the drill bit (that is, when the drill bit is in the hole, don't let the weight of the drill hang off it when drilling) . - smephone Author
stec7707/10/2021 11:31
How long will this discount last? Tia.
The 10% voucher code expires on the 11th October. 
meltedSuper.Noob07/10/2021 09:38
Novice DIY here, so will this easily drill hole into brick wall. As my …Novice DIY here, so will this easily drill hole into brick wall. As my cordless drill seem to always struggle
SDS will drill holes where no other drills can. And do it easily, where a normal hammer drill would just give you a headache!
They use an electro-pneumatic hammer mechanism, the pneumatic hammer directly hits the end of the bit.
If you get one with rotation stop, which this has, you can also use it with a chisel, or attachment to sink socket boxes chase cables and even for small breaking jobs. I'd prefer a lighter weight one myself for most drilling jobs, especially if using it one handed at the top of a ladder. (edited)- Gog
smephone08/10/2021 12:26
Note that that's a 3rd party seller refurbished with a 12 month return to …Note that that's a 3rd party seller refurbished with a 12 month return to base warranty. The new one from Screwfix is 2 years also RTB, but you can just take it back to any Screwfix branch. £44 is so cheap though, I'd be tempted if I didn't already have one.
Thanks @smephone for pointing out it is a refurbished item. I was rushing to add it to the post to give someone a chance for a cheaper price. 
KeepForgettingPasswordSilentone10/10/2021 14:00
If you want a manual then you can download it from Screwfix on the Drill …If you want a manual then you can download it from Screwfix on the Drill Specifications page.
cheers for that, the manual says it should be checked every 5 hours of use, and topped up with general purpose lithium based grease.
j_hankeyThis is a beast for the money, i bought it last time for a bit more than this as I was struggling to drill into a brick wall to mount security lights. This went through brick like butter. Be warned its very heavy but a brilliant drill in my experience.- smephone Author
Super.Noob07/10/2021 09:38
Novice DIY here, so will this easily drill hole into brick wall. As my …Novice DIY here, so will this easily drill hole into brick wall. As my cordless drill seem to always struggle
This thing will drill through to next door if you aren't careful!
This is how I look/feel when I plug it in:
NthSuper.Noob07/10/2021 09:38
Novice DIY here, so will this easily drill hole into brick wall. As my …Novice DIY here, so will this easily drill hole into brick wall. As my cordless drill seem to always struggle
Even a light SDS drill will easily drill holes in a brick wall compared to a normal hammer drill. The hammering action of an SDS drill is a hammer on anvil type of action (in the form of a piston and connecting rod like in a car engine) whereas a normal hammer drill uses a cam action (in the form of two ridged plates that knock against each other when pressure is applied). The SDS drill strikes much harder so you'll notice the difference immediately. (edited)
XadryxilYes, got one of these to make hole for tumble dryer vent. After getting nowhere with standard Bosch domestic hammer drill, leaning full weight on it and blunting drill bits. Bought this and actually laughed out loud the first time I tried it, it went into the brick like it was plasterboard (who drills butter? ) (edited)
SandyRavageSandyRavage07/10/2021 11:05
Got one of these.It's never failed to make holes to break walls, but it …Got one of these.It's never failed to make holes to break walls, but it does weigh considerably more than the competition thus the lower price.Still, a good thing to have in the arsenal if you expect to have to break concrete and such.
And absolutely get ear defenders.
i_AmrSuper.Noob07/10/2021 09:38
Novice DIY here, so will this easily drill hole into brick wall. As my …Novice DIY here, so will this easily drill hole into brick wall. As my cordless drill seem to always struggle
This drill is an animal. Check the videos on YouTube it will go through brick and concrete like butter- fritz8Thanks for posting, just got one and the ear defenders.
- smephone Author
KendallC08/10/2021 17:16
Cheers. I certainly don't need anything professional from a long term use …Cheers. I certainly don't need anything professional from a long term use point of view. I just want to drill 16 perfect holes in the concrete to put in some sleeve anchors to hold a gazebo in place. Hopefully one of the supplied bits will do the job based on your comments.That said if anyone wants to recommend any bits that might make the job easier/neater I'll look into those too. It seems everything I've looked at so far has both good and bad reviews as is often the case with anything, so I'm none the wiser.
I've had good success with the included bits when drilling both concrete and some very hard bricks. I've never found the quality of SDS bits to be anywhere near as important as normal masonry bits, I think the drill does most of the work. It's probably more important for professionals drilling loads of holes.
If you do find the included ones don't last the 16 holes, then I've always found the cheap Toolstation ones (Heller I think?) to be good enough. 
PAISALflux07/10/2021 11:14
Better off getting a cordless SDS for that. This thing is for big holes …Better off getting a cordless SDS for that. This thing is for big holes and destruction and its heavy too. If you are talking electric cable / conduit hole.. cordless. If you are putting a water waste pipe through, this.
They’re a novice DIYer. They’ve already got a cordless and it’s not working well. So £53, and the one hole they’re probably wanting to do, I’d say it’s better to get this than spend more money on another cordless/SDS. (edited)- tipperman
j_hankey07/10/2021 09:47
This is a beast for the money, i bought it last time for a bit more than …This is a beast for the money, i bought it last time for a bit more than this as I was struggling to drill into a brick wall to mount security lights. This went through brick like butter. Be warned its very heavy but a brilliant drill in my experience.
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Dona3853This is brilliant. Done all sorts with it from breaking up a concrete path, removing old concrete fence post foundations, taking up floor tiles, drilling hole for extractor hood and numerous holes through cavity walls. Bought for about this price and wouldn't be without it.- Dona3853
Super.Noob07/10/2021 09:38
Novice DIY here, so will this easily drill hole into brick wall. As my …Novice DIY here, so will this easily drill hole into brick wall. As my cordless drill seem to always struggle
People sometimes struggle when using rubbish or blunt drill bits. Can make a big difference. - SandyRavageGot one of these.
It's never failed to make holes to break walls, but it does weigh considerably more than the competition thus the lower price.
Still, a good thing to have in the arsenal if you expect to have to break concrete and such. 
fluxThese are brilliant. I've had mine for years and i've given it some serious abuse.
For all the jobs a cordless SDS can't handle, its great to have one of these in the arsenal.- smephone Author
Joshimitsu9107/10/2021 16:55
Would this be suitable to use with 1m SDS drill bits for drilling a hole …Would this be suitable to use with 1m SDS drill bits for drilling a hole through an exterior wall to run cables?I appreciate it might be overkill but it seems to me that cordless ones are more expensive and I'm just looking to get the job done. If this ends up having a future use for more heavy workloads that will just be a bonus.
That's exactly what I've been using mine for. See my "I have the power" gif above for instructions of what you have to do when you've attached the 1m bit. 
kendzi1goemon07/10/2021 22:40
yes use this drill in conjunction with core drill bits to make fan …yes use this drill in conjunction with core drill bits to make fan extractor holes in masonry, a hole saw is just for wood and similar density materials.while this drill will manage to drill core holes it is always dangerous to do even though this drill has a Mechanical Safety Clutch that disengages the drill if it gets stuck it can still transfer quite a lot of force into the operator so if you aren't strong/heavy enough it can still transfer enough force to cause an injury, a drill of this type without a Mechanical Safety Clutch will usually break the operators arms/wrists/fingers and sometimes jaw/teeth/face depending on the position it was used when it gets stuck, even with a mechanical safety clutch it can still whip round if you are careless.
Thank you- Gog
goemon07/10/2021 16:35
If you will use it a lot just remember to clean out the grease and repack …If you will use it a lot just remember to clean out the grease and repack with fresh the gearbox access is at the top and if doing a lot of demolition put a light coat of grease (just regular lithium grease) on the tool shaft up to the max depth it goes into the chuck this will help if any grit/particulates that could make it into the locking mechanism and cause the bit to get stuck in the chuck - which can be incredibly difficult to separate usually requiring the help of a bench vice and swearing.the titan 6.3kg is great its right on the top end of power for SDS+ the only issue I occasionally found was that because it is so large it can sometimes be hard to get the desired angle for some tasks but its excellent for light demolition and can even be used with core drill bits (for soil pipes etc) thanks to the safety clutch.
The point about grease is a good one. The kit used to come with a small pot of grease, but I can't tell from the photo if it still does. - Anonymous UserWow just drilled 2 holes into brick for a hanging basket and it only took a few seconds. For £53 you can't go wrong. (Y)
- Gog
deleted155317208/10/2021 14:54
Wow just drilled 2 holes into brick for a hanging basket and it only took …Wow just drilled 2 holes into brick for a hanging basket and it only took a few seconds. For £53 you can't go wrong. (Y)
...and are you left thinking 'what do I do with this spare time I now have?'! 
davej1710I own this. It's built like a Russian shot putter.
SilentoneKeepForgettingPassword10/10/2021 13:33
I had a look in there some time ago and it looked like it had enough, is …I had a look in there some time ago and it looked like it had enough, is there a particular type or brand of grease that should be used? (manual lost long ago)
If you want a manual then you can download it from Screwfix on the Drill Specifications page. (edited)- smephone Author
IYBYISYL10/10/2021 15:36
…https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb631sds-6-3kg-electric-sds-plus-drill-22-piece-accessory-kit-230-240v/4172gHi...Is this the same drill just more accessories?
Yes. 
Super.NoobNovice DIY here, so will this easily drill hole into brick wall. As my cordless drill seem to always struggle
richb3012Likewise, I bought one of these for breaking up some concrete before I spent money on hiring a breaker.
Was really surprised by the power, broke up 6 inch concrete easily. It doesn't get used often now as it's actually too powerful for most home jobs but glad I have it if needed.
colwaymarkBought 1, cheep.
philrrobinsonj_hankey07/10/2021 09:47
This is a beast for the money, i bought it last time for a bit more than …This is a beast for the money, i bought it last time for a bit more than this as I was struggling to drill into a brick wall to mount security lights. This went through brick like butter. Be warned its very heavy but a brilliant drill in my experience.
I also bought this and concur. It is a beast and well worth the money.
greencodeCracking drill. Saved me quite a bit in hire costs when I needed to break up a load of concrete in the back garden. Like a knife through butter when drilling into brick.
SE43Had one of these for a few years, had some 'hammer' and it's still going strong. Useful as a mini jack hammer too, breaks through concrete and bricks with ease. Even used it to get rid of some giant boulders, did so without a sweat.
yogurtpotSuper.Noob07/10/2021 09:38
Novice DIY here, so will this easily drill hole into brick wall. As my …Novice DIY here, so will this easily drill hole into brick wall. As my cordless drill seem to always struggle
Yes. I have this drill and it will do alot more than drill a hole through a brick wall. Maybe you just need to get a hammer drill for your brick wall as this one is far more powerful- flux
Super.Noob07/10/2021 09:38
Novice DIY here, so will this easily drill hole into brick wall. As my …Novice DIY here, so will this easily drill hole into brick wall. As my cordless drill seem to always struggle
Better off getting a cordless SDS for that. This thing is for big holes and destruction and its heavy too. If you are talking electric cable / conduit hole.. cordless. If you are putting a water waste pipe through, this. - smephone Author
SandyRavage07/10/2021 11:06
And absolutely get ear defenders.
Even Macho Man Sandy Ravage knows to protect his hearing!
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