Are work tools a problem to get through customs?
Jun 19th 2005, 8:53 am
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Are work tools a problem to get through customs?
I've read several threads on here about having to thoroughly clean stuff that has been anywhere near the garden.
Is there any criteria for work tools? My husband is a plumber and to replace all his tools would cost an absolute fortune, but I can't quite see him sitting down with each individual spanner, screwdriver, benders etc to ensure they are all spotless.
Do customs have a problem with this as they are sometimes used for underground work?
Is there any criteria for work tools? My husband is a plumber and to replace all his tools would cost an absolute fortune, but I can't quite see him sitting down with each individual spanner, screwdriver, benders etc to ensure they are all spotless.
Do customs have a problem with this as they are sometimes used for underground work?
Jun 19th 2005, 8:55 am
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Re: Are work tools a problem to get through customs?
Originally Posted by Anne4Terry
I've read several threads on here about having to thoroughly clean stuff that has been anywhere near the garden.
Is there any criteria for work tools? My husband is a plumber and to replace all his tools would cost an absolute fortune, but I can't quite see him sitting down with each individual spanner, screwdriver, benders etc to ensure they are all spotless.
Do customs have a problem with this as they are sometimes used for underground work?
Is there any criteria for work tools? My husband is a plumber and to replace all his tools would cost an absolute fortune, but I can't quite see him sitting down with each individual spanner, screwdriver, benders etc to ensure they are all spotless.
Do customs have a problem with this as they are sometimes used for underground work?
Jun 19th 2005, 9:37 am
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Re: Are work tools a problem to get through customs?
Hi there, my hubby is a carpenter and bought his tools with us (plus household ones - drills, bits, screwdrivers, chisels etc. etc.) and YES, he did sit down faithfully and clean each and every item.
It was done rather leisurely though, in front of the tv after my daughter had gone to bed.
Tell him to buy a bumper pack of babywipes (they clean ANYTHING) and to get started now.
It was done rather leisurely though, in front of the tv after my daughter had gone to bed.
Tell him to buy a bumper pack of babywipes (they clean ANYTHING) and to get started now.
Jun 19th 2005, 10:09 am
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Re: Are work tools a problem to get through customs?
Originally Posted by Princess_atta
Hi there, my hubby is a carpenter and bought his tools with us (plus household ones - drills, bits, screwdrivers, chisels etc. etc.) and YES, he did sit down faithfully and clean each and every item.
It was done rather leisurely though, in front of the tv after my daughter had gone to bed.
Tell him to buy a bumper pack of babywipes (they clean ANYTHING) and to get started now.
It was done rather leisurely though, in front of the tv after my daughter had gone to bed.
Tell him to buy a bumper pack of babywipes (they clean ANYTHING) and to get started now.
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Jun 19th 2005, 10:18 am
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Re: Are work tools a problem to get through customs?
Originally Posted by Anne4Terry
I've read several threads on here about having to thoroughly clean stuff that has been anywhere near the garden.
Is there any criteria for work tools? My husband is a plumber and to replace all his tools would cost an absolute fortune, but I can't quite see him sitting down with each individual spanner, screwdriver, benders etc to ensure they are all spotless.
Do customs have a problem with this as they are sometimes used for underground work?
Is there any criteria for work tools? My husband is a plumber and to replace all his tools would cost an absolute fortune, but I can't quite see him sitting down with each individual spanner, screwdriver, benders etc to ensure they are all spotless.
Do customs have a problem with this as they are sometimes used for underground work?
Jun 19th 2005, 10:39 am
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Re: Are work tools a problem to get through customs?
AQIS are only concerned with soil & vegetable matter, oil and grease are your problem. .................. 
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Jun 19th 2005, 12:24 pm
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Re: Are work tools a problem to get through customs?
Originally Posted by fraser
Well he wont need his hand benders or pipe slices for a start as Aussie pipe is a different size.
Not made it into a plumbers merchant yet to check other things out.
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Jun 19th 2005, 3:54 pm
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Re: Are work tools a problem to get through customs?
aussie pipes r diffrent size 2 English pipes so theres no point in takin his "tools"
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Jun 19th 2005, 8:50 pm
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Re: Are work tools a problem to get through customs?
Originally Posted by Princess_atta
Hi there, my hubby is a carpenter and bought his tools with us (plus household ones - drills, bits, screwdrivers, chisels etc. etc.) and YES, he did sit down faithfully and clean each and every item.
It was done rather leisurely though, in front of the tv after my daughter had gone to bed.
Tell him to buy a bumper pack of babywipes (they clean ANYTHING) and to get started now.
It was done rather leisurely though, in front of the tv after my daughter had gone to bed.
Tell him to buy a bumper pack of babywipes (they clean ANYTHING) and to get started now.
My hubby is carpenter also, we are waiting for our visa and hoping to stay in Croydon Hills, Mooroolbark area beside my sisters.He did wonder about his tools, particularly electric hand tools. I'll get him started on cleaning the saws etc.
Thanks
Margaret
Jun 19th 2005, 10:42 pm
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Re: Are work tools a problem to get through customs?
Hi Margaret,
Give us a shout when you get here - we're in North Croydon at the mo but hoping to buy in Croydon Hills.
Give us a shout when you get here - we're in North Croydon at the mo but hoping to buy in Croydon Hills.
Jun 20th 2005, 1:04 am
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Re: Are work tools a problem to get through customs?
Oily dirty or greasy hand tools: screwdrivers, spanners sockets etc. can be run through a domestic dishwasher to clean them efficiently. You'd have to wait until the Mrs was at work or in bed There's no trace of any oil or grease in the dishwasher afterwards either 
Just a light wipe over with an oily rag ensures no rusting in transit on items that may be susceptible. My power tools just got a wipe over with the same rag after a clean with some solvent cleaner from the local hire shop.
As has been said they are mainly concerned with items that could have soil contamination on them. Garden tools can be jet washed off and if your really concerned you could hammerite the steel ends and make them look like new.
There's no trace of any oil or grease in the dishwasher afterwards either Just a light wipe over with an oily rag ensures no rusting in transit on items that may be susceptible. My power tools just got a wipe over with the same rag after a clean with some solvent cleaner from the local hire shop.As has been said they are mainly concerned with items that could have soil contamination on them. Garden tools can be jet washed off and if your really concerned you could hammerite the steel ends and make them look like new.
