Every Beginner And Professional Electrician Needs The Top 10 Power Too

If you’re a professional electrician, you’re probably looking for the latest and greatest tools that can deliver excellent results quickly for all your electrical work. In this article, we’ll help you choose some of the tools that every home user, beginner, or professional electrician needs in their toolkit:

 

1. Tape Measure

A must-have for beginners and professional electricians alike, a tape measure is essential for measuring the height of switches and outlets, centering lighting fixtures, and more.

2. Multimeter

Checking voltage and current is vital to any electrical work. The multimeter is used to measure voltage, current, and resistance in the circuit, and can help locate the cause of power fluctuations and another important shoddy wiring all in one tester.

3. Wire stripping pliers

A convenient tool for stripping or cutting off the insulation of the wire. Good quality wire stripping pliers do a clean job every time and are designed with cutting sections and various sizes of cutting teeth for different sizes of wire or cable. Top models include ergonomically designed handles that require less hand force and curved cutting blades to ensure a cleaner, more precise cut. We offer many quality wire stripperoptions and you can choose from prices as low as $10.

4. Fish Tape

Also known as wire pulling/tape, electricians use fish tape to run new wires through walls, metal, electrical, and PVC conduits.

5. Non-Contact Voltage Detector

Many times you need to perform a quick safety check to see if the current is present or if the circuit is indeed energized. Voltage detectors are automatic or have an on/off switch. Choose one that fits your budget and needs. We recommend Klein voltage testers; durable testers that provide accurate test readings and long life on the job site, in the shop, and at home.

6. Pliers

There are several types of pliers, depending on what needs to be done. For example, side-cutting or miter pliers are designed for wire cutting. Their tips reach the tips of the pliers and make it easy to trim wires in tight spaces. You also need a set of high-quality, multi-purpose pliers. They can cut wires, use their square tips to twist wires together, and clamp and pull wires.

7. Grades

Excellent installations start with the right basics. Levels are used to ensure that everything you do is level, including straight outlet covers, wall plates, and switches.

8. Flashlight

Any professional electrician will tell you that proper lighting is the key to any electrical job and that you should never attempt to access a panel without proper lighting. When lighting conditions on a job site are not the best, a good flashlight or work light can save the day.

9. Crimping pliers

Electrical problems are often difficult to track down, and problems can often be intermittent and the result of poor connections. The crimping tool is one of the best ways to make a faulty circuit connection on a repaired wire. Investing in a quality crimping tool will ensure a long-lasting seal and provide you with decades of reliable use.

10. Screwdrivers

A quality set of screwdrivers will last forever. You will need different types, such as Phillips screwdrivers for Phillips head screws and a set of straight edge screwdrivers. There are plenty of options to choose from, including electronic screwdrivers, magnetic screwdrivers for better grip, multi-head screwdrivers with interchangeable tips, precision screwdriver sets, pocket clip-on screwdrivers, and more.

 

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