Electrical Tools for House Wiring
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What are the the tools required for wiring a house… |
Electrical Tools for House Wiring
Background: Ismail Shola, a Electrician from Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
[ad#block]Question: Please list the tools required for wiring a 3 phase house.
Additional Comments: I don’t know what to call it but is extra ordinary superb.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Ismail Shola.
A good tool pouch is necessary to have your tools at your side right when you need them.
The pouches on the opposite side will have the items necessary for the phase of work that I am doing.
During the rough-in phase of wiring a home I have at least two sizes of Romex staples and screws for mounting junction boxes. I have provided the following links that lead to fully detailed information on this website that will assist you with your electrical question:
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