By Dave Rongey Summary: Here are some of the Cordless Power Tools I have used on most all of my electrical jobs and projects.
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Drill Drivers: Multiple uses for driving screws and drilling holes.
Reciprocating Saws: Used for cutting wood and metal materials.
Flashlights: Keep your work well lighted.
Stud Finder: Locate frame studs and other materials.
Cordless Power Tools and Rechargeable Batteries
Install electrical projects much faster with the help of a cordless power tool.
These cordless battery operated power tools are available in a variety of voltages, including 20 volt.
Fast battery chargers recharge the high capacity lithium ion batteries to deliver full power when you need it. Most brand name tools come with interchangeable batteries for a variety of tools.
Package deals can provide a great discount on most cordless tools, batteries and battery chargers.
Drill Drivers
The versatile cordless drill is available with a 3/8 inch chuck, however I personally recommend the half inch chuck which will allow me to work with hole saws and larger drill bits. Available options are variable speed and torque settings.
Reciprocating Saw
The cordless reciprocating saw is extremely helpful for cutting electrical conduit and pipe, and is great to use when you need to do some demo work, or open up a section of drywall. Be sure to say clear of obstacles such as electrical wiring and plumbing pipes.
Flashlight
The cordless flash light is a must when working in the attic or under a house. Most cordless flashlights come with a sturdy base and adjustable light head to get the light right where you need it.
Head Mounted LED Flashlight
This head mounted LED flashlight has an elastic strap and adjustable lamp that will always shine the light where you are looking and working with your hands. I can't say enough about how great this LED light is for so many work projects where I have used it.
Stud Finder
Locate ceiling joists, framing studs, and other obstacles inside the wall. Great to use before you cut open the wall, or when you need to located a stud to anchor something to a wall, such as surface mounted conduit or a ceiling mounted light fixture . The stud finder pictured here also locates metal studs and electrical circuits.
Laser Plumb Bob
This laser light plumb bob is ideal for helping you locate the position of ceiling light fixtures from a for layout. This eliminates the need to use a measuring tape while your up on the ladder, which will save you allot of time.
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Home Improvement Electrical Wiring
All home electrical wiring projects should be performed correctly by trained and qualified individuals who understand the principles of electrical circuit wiring and the basic fundamentals of home construction. Detailed information is provided throughout areas of this website about the complexity of specific projects to help assist with you to understand the scope of work involved.
The following categories will provide more specific information for each project - below is an Example:
Electrical Project Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and a Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time:
Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area. Electrical Safety:
Identify the electrical circuits found in the project area, turn them OFF and Tag them with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
Home Electrical Parts and Materials:
Electrical parts and materials for home wiring projects should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections:
Installing additional home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.
This is a testing tool that is a Non-contact tester that I use to easily Detect Voltage in Cables, Cords, Circuit Breakers, Lighting Fixtures, Switches, Outlets and Wires. Simply insert the end of the tester into an outlet, lamp socket, or hold the end of the tester against the wire you wish to test. Very handy and easy to use.
This is great to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring, is also used by most inspectors to test for power and check the polarity of circuit wiring.
It detects probable improper wiring conditions in standard 110-125 VAC outlets
Provides 6 probable wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency
Lights indicate if wiring is correct and indicator light chart is included
Tests standard 3-wire outlets UL Listed Light indicates if wiring is incorrect, Very handy and easy to use.
A wire stripping tool used to safely strip electrical wires.
This handy tool has multiple uses:
The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation.
The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets.
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