Any electrician who wants to be able to make a good deal needs these tools in this bag! When you’re just starting out as an electrician, you naturally ask, how much should an apprentice electrician pay for tools? Right?
He doesn’t need to run out and buy all the tools today. But as you grow in experience and skills, and your job becomes more diverse, so will your tooling needs.
Seaweed
A good quality pair of pliers is a must for twisting wire. This is a tool that may be cheap, but it is the most necessary thing in the bag. It should definitely have insulated handles that are easy to hold and grip so that one can hold it comfortably while doing any task. The opening and closing action must be smooth and the teeth must be positioned correctly to ensure that even small, thin objects can be held in place.
Side cutting pliers
These heavy-duty pliers are most useful when cutting cables to exact measurements. Try to find a mechanical side cutter that has all the insulating properties of regular pliers. It goes without saying that its sides should be sharp so that you can make a clean cut instead of a jagged one.
Needle nose pliers
Believe it or not, you need them in different sizes. This tool is absolutely necessary when it comes to various tasks. The slim retaining ends allow you to reach into small spaces to retrieve small dropped items like fasteners. They also help hold a small nut when screwing (no pun intended).
Wire stripper
This is a tool that basically makes it easy to remove the insulation around the main cable. This tool usually has a small spring attached to it which ensures that the job can be done smoothly. When buying one, just make sure the stripping tool you use doesn’t have a spring that’s too loose or too tight. It has to be exactly correct.
Channel locks
If you’re trying to install cable, you’ll be grateful for these flexible workhorses. Use 2 ¼-inch conduit locks if you are trying to work on a cable that is two inches in diameter or less. 5 ½-inch capacity channel locks work effectively for pipes or lines larger than two inches.
Screwdrivers
The first thing you should check when buying your screwdriver is to check that it is insulated. Screwdrivers come in different shapes and sizes depending on the type of task at hand. Before you finally buy the screwdriver, be sure to hold it and try to use it. It should feel comfortable in the hand. If not, then something is wrong.
Measuring tape
Tape measures come in so many different styles and types that you can go crazy with them. It’s the only thing that will show people a bit of your personality. One important thing to keep in mind is that your tape measure should definitely be light in color. It will act as a perfect bookmark and prevent it from getting lost.
Voltage meter and tester
There are more than a few essential styles of voltage testers available on the market. You can get an easy pen style or an additional complicated style that offers many options.
The voltage test follows a simple process. For those of you who are new to electrical testing, we asked our resident pro how to teach an apprentice how to use a voltmeter or multimeter.
Once you know how to use a multimeter, you can move on to troubleshooting and fixing electrical issues, checking power at outlets, checking continuity, and more.
The latest on the market and increasingly popular are clamp meters with test leads. They are very easy to view and allow for hands-free operation.
Uber for electricians
An Uber for Electrician is an on-demand electrician app that is such an important tool in the electrician’s kitty. This tool will help electricians make their services available to anyone looking for help with their electrical work instantly! The application is absolutely business critical.
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