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By Dave Rongey
Summary: Here are the actual electrical tools I use on most all of my electrical jobs and projects. |
ELECTRICAL TOOLS ESSENTIAL FOR THE ELECTRICIAN
Good quality hand tools to get the job done right.
There are a variety of great tools available from several manufacturers. Be sure you are using a good quality set of tools.
A good set of electrician's tools will help the job to go much smoother, and you will not fatigue as easily due to the stress of not having the right tools for the job.
ELECTRICAL TOOLSElectrical Hand ToolsHere are the actual tools I use on most all of my electrical jobs and projects. |
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ELECTRICAL TOOLSElectrical Testers and MetersDigital Testers, Induction Testers, Continuity Testers, Tic-Tester, Polarity Tester and stud sensor. |
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ELECTRICAL TOOLSCordless Power ToolsBattery Operated Drill Motor, Reciprocating Saw, Flash Light, battery charger and more. |
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ELECTRICAL TOOLSElectrical Power ToolsElectrical power tools including drill motors, Hole Hawg, Right Angle Drill, Reciprocating Saws, Circular Saws and more. |
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ELECTRICAL TOOLSElectrical Safety GearElectrical drop light, flashlight, eye protection, ear protection, dust mask and knee pads. |
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ELECTRICAL TOOLSElectrical Conduit BendersElectrical Conduit Benders and Knock-Out Punch Tools. |
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Electrical Wiring Tools Questions and Answers |
The Safest Way to Test Electrical Devices and Identify Electric Wires!The Non-Contact Electrical TesterThis is a testing tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and is the first test tool I grab to help identify electrical wiring. It 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 TesterThis is the first tool I grab to troubleshoot a problem with outlet circuit wiring. This popular tester 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 CutterMy absolute favorite wire stripping tool that I have had in my personal electrical tool pouch for years, and this is the tool I use 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.. The wire stripper will work on both solid and stranded wire. This tool is Very Handy and Easy to Use. |
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