​The best tools for electricians to make every job easier

As an electrician, having the right tools for your job can
make a real difference in time and ease.

In this article, we’ve identified the best tools for your
toolbox for exceptional electrical work.

Whether you’re just starting out as an electrician, or
you’re a seasoned pro, these tools will make every job easier and more
efficient.

We cover hand tools, electrical testing tools, power tools
and safety equipment.

Hand Tools

Screwdrivers

Screwdrivers are handheld tools used to turn screws and
bolts of various sizes and head types, including Phillips and flathead options.

Pliers

Pliers are handheld tools used to grip and manipulate cables
and wires, as well as other materials. There is a variety of different plier
types, such as lineman, diagonal and needle-nose.

Top tip: Choose parallel pliers (like these from Maun)
if you want a really secure grip. The parallel-action jaws grip along their
whole length, and there is a V-slot in one jaw especially for getting a firm
grip on wire. This helps to generate more friction when compared to
scissor-type pliers, helping you make fewer mistakes and get the job done
right.

Side Cutters

Side cutters (also known as diagonal cutting pliers) are
sharp cutters that offer a clean cut due to their diagonally angled cutting
jaws. Perfect for multiple cuts on electrical wire.

Top tip: Choose
a set of cutters with high-leverage and powerful cutting jaws (like these cutters)
as these will make it easy to make multiple wire cuts without tiring out your
hand on a large job. WARNING: this tool must not be used on live electrical wire.

Wire Strippers

Wire strippers are handheld tools used to remove insulation
from electrical wires, available in various sizes and types.

Crimpers

Crimpers are tools used to crimp connectors onto the ends of
wires, available in various sizes and connector types.

Top tip: Choose high-leverage crimpers to save you
hand energy during long days (like these).

Fish tape

Fish tape is used to pull wires and cables through ceilings
and walls. This thin, long and flexible metal tape can be fed through a narrow
opening.

Electrical Testing Equipment

Multimeter

Multimeters are electrical testing instruments used to
measure electrical metrics like resistance, current and voltage. These handheld
devices normally have probes that enable them to make contact with electrical
circuits.

Voltage Tester

Voltage testers are simple electrical testing devices used
to see if circuits are live or not. These devices normally have probes that you
can insert into an outlet or circuit.

Continuity Tester

Continuity testers are devices used to check if a circuit is
complete or not by sending small currents through circuits to see if the
current flows through them or not.

Insulation Tester

Insulation testers are used to check the resistance of
electrical insulation on a wire or cable to determine if it is intact and
operating efficiently.

Circuit Tester

Circuit tracers are devices used to identify the paths of
electrical circuits, consisting of a transmitter and receiver that can be used
to trace the paths.

Power Tools

Drills

Drills are power tools that use rotating drill bits powered
by an electric motor to create holes in materials such as metal, wood and
concrete.

Saws

Saws are power tools used to cut materials like metal, wood
and concrete. Popular saws include reciprocating saws, circular saws and
jigsaws.

Grinders

Grinders are power tools used to remove materials like wood,
concrete and metal, typically with abrasive wheels or discs.

Impact Wrenches

Impact wrenches are power tools used to tighten and loosen
bolts and nuts using rotary motion.

Hammer Drills

Hammer drills are power tools that give you the efficiency
of a drill and a hammer simultaneously to create a hole in a hard material like
stone or concrete.

Safety Equipment

Gloves

Gloves are used to protect the hands from shocks, cuts and
burns, available in a wide range of styles and materials.

Goggles

Goggles are used to protect the eyes from hazards like dust
and debris when carrying out electrical work such as drilling or grinding
materials.

Earplugs

Earplugs are used to protect the ears from loud noises that
can occur during electrical work, especially when using power tools.

Hard Hats

Hard hats are used to protect the head from falling objects
and various other hazards that might be present during electrical work.

Safety Vests

Safety vests are used to make electricians more visible to
colleagues and the public when working on a site, available in various colours
and styles to promote safety and increase visibility.

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed our post on the best tools for
electricians.

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