Electrical Safety Gear

Electricians Tools for Electrical Work

By Dave Rongey
Summary: Here is the safety gear that I use on most all of my electrical jobs and projects.

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Example of Electrical Safety Gear:

Head Protection: A hard hat is worn to protect your head.

Eye Protection: Safety glasses protect your eyes.

Dust Mask: A dust mask will prevent inhaling hazardous materials.

Ear Protection: Ear plugs provide protection for your hearing.

Hand Protection: Work gloves protect your hands, and electrical rated gloves protect against electric shock.

Knee Pads: Knee pads help to cushion and protect your knees.

	A Hard Hat may be required on some job sites. Safety Glasses	Work Boots and Protective Clothing
	Dust Mask
	Ear Protection
	Work Gloves and Knee Pads


		Ladder Safety
		Be well supported and braced when using power tools while on a ladder. Us only well supported Non-Conductive Ladders with Proper Weight Ratings


	Roof Safety When working on the roof make sure that you and your tools and materials are safely secured with a rope.

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Electrical Wiring Tips for Home Electrical Wiring Projects

Tripping Circuit Breaker, Outlet at a Wall Switch, Light Fixture without a Ground Wire, Help with Home Electrical Wiring Projects.

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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.

Electrical Wiring Tools

The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!
The Non-Contact Electrical Tester

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.

The Quickest Way to Check for Faulty Electrical Wiring!
The Plug-In Outlet Tester

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.

Strip Off Wire Insulation without Nicking and Damaging the Electric Wire!
The Wire Stripper and Wire Cutter

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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Electrical Safety Gear

Electricians Tools for Electrical Work

Jobsite and Electrical Construction Safety

Electrical Video #1

Basic Home Electrical Wiring by Example

Helping You to Wire It Right!

See more Home Electrical Wiring Videos

See the Electrical Wiring Video #2 Below:

Example of Electrical Safety Gear:

Electrical Wiring Video #2

Electrical Wiring Tips for Home Electrical Wiring Projects

See more House Wiring Videos from Ask The Electrician:

Home Electrical Wiring Videos

Learn more with my Home Electrical Video Course:

Basic Home Electrical Wiring by Example

See How to Wire it Right!

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