Screwdrivers are made up of steel and they are tempered at the tip. According to the size and shape of screw different types of screwdrivers are used. Hammers are tools which are used for pounding and pulling out of nails, there are soft and hard-faced hammers.
Hard faced hammer can be used to strike hard objects and they have a cylindrical-shaped head. The soft-faced hammer is used for the rewinding process. Mostly soft-faced hammers are made up of rubber or plastic. There are different types of hammers like a claw hammer, ball peen hammer and mallet. These devices are used to drill holes in metal sheets and concrete walls, they can be used to make holes in building structures for the passage of wires and conduit.
They can be useful for indoor and outdoor wiring. Wirepullers are used to pull wires into conduit or raceways, these devices will be very helpful for wire pulling. EMT bender can be used to bend electrical metal tubing, it could be able to do back to backbend in conduits, they can also do saddle bend and can be used to straighten the conduit.
Soldering tools can be used to make splices and tap connections in wires. Many connections can be done with the help of this device. Soldering must be done perfectly in order to get a better connection. Wire gauge can be used to measure the thickness or diameter of the wires, it can be used in sizing conductors.
The wire gauge can be used to measure from gauge 0 to What are those tools? And has the list changed significantly in recent years? We asked Graybar, a North American provider of electrical tools, telecommunications tools and service solutions, to identify the tools electrical contractors buy more than any other for electrical work--power testers and VDV tools and testers are not included in this report.
Manufacturers have made tools more 'ergonomically correct,' and improved designs help cut down on hand and wrist injuries often caused by repetitive movement. Plus, they make it easier to perform the same motion over and over because the tools just feel more comfortable. While today's designs may provide more safety and comfort, they're still the basic hand tools electricians have been using for years.
Two of the most common tools an electrician can't work without are side-cutting pliers and long-nose or needle-nose pliers, Rees said. According to Rees, Klein is the most recognized hand tool name in the electrical industry, and Graybar stocks several models of Klein pliers to suit individual preferences and tasks.
Graybar's top sellers include classic models such as the high-leverage side-cutting pliers for heavy-duty cutting and connector crimping, and six-inch long-nose pliers. However, the company has seen increases in sales of the ergonomic Journeyman series introduced about three years ago.
These tools have contoured and cushioned handles that feature a pliable outer surface and hard, black inner material providing a more comfortable grip without sacrificing tool strength and durability. They also have a contoured thumb area and a flared thumb rest that further improves their feel and gripping power.
Electricians need several screwdrivers and nut drivers to work with various types of fasteners and applications. Everything fits into the same chrome-plated, heat-treated shaft with a comfortable cushion-grip handle. Replacement bits are available. The Kinetic Reflex T-Stripper is a strong new addition to the line. Ergonomic designs are one reason for their popularity. Curved handles are designed to fit an electrician's natural grip and reduce repetitive motion fatigue.
Non-slip Santoprene textured grips provide more control. A thumb guide promotes comfort while focusing kinetic energy for faster wire stripping.
Handles on impact-resistant cases are large and comfortable, so a secure grip can be maintained, even when wearing work gloves. Tape materials are suited to any type of job. Graybar's best sellers are the versions with fiberglass tape for working around live circuits and the steel tape for everyday use in longer runs with few bends. The Zoom tape is suited for shorter runs of small-diameter conduits. Omni-directional round cable design makes easy work of multibend applications.
Fish poles: Fish pole wire-installation tools facilitate wire pulling in drop ceilings, down walls or under raised floors.
Graybar offers several Greenlee models, including the and foot Fish Stix kits and the new foot Glo Stix that glows for better visibility in dark environments. Check it on a known live source before trusting it to determine if your circuit is dead.
It is essential to have a good quality set of screwdrivers. It is best to purchase them in a complete set rather than individually, as this will save you money, and increase the chances that you will have the driver that best fits the need.
The Standard blade tip 2. The Phillips tip 3. The recessed square shank or Robertson tip. The square recess screwdriver system is used extensively in Canada, but not so much in the U. In the opinion of anyone who has used them, they are a superior system to the Phillips tip, but for reasons that involve some patent dispute or disagreement, they are not common in the States. They work on most combination head receptacles, switches, and panel screws.
If you are going to take on any project beyond the most basic of jobs, such as, for example, changing out an individual receptacle or switch, you should have a good cordless drill and driver tool, along with a complete set of screwdriver bits and drill bits. This will save you a lot of time and when used properly, a power driver can be used in place of a screwdriver for most jobs.
I recommend purchasing a driver and drill instead of a basic cordless screwdriver as the quality is usually better, and one tool will perform both functions.
If you will be using it a lot as a screwdriver, then give some consideration to the weight and size when selecting the tool. For larger projects, with a lot of drilling required wood studs, etc.
You will need to have a good knife, and I prefer a standard utility knife for stripping the PVC jacket from Romex, stripping large gauge wire, and for many other jobs as well. Have a good quality wire stripper. I prefer a T-Stripper with a wire cutter, light-duty plier nose, and holes for bending termination loops on wires for most home electrical work. A combination crimper, cutter, stripper, bolt cutter and more, like those found in automotive electrical repair kits can be very handy as well, but the multi-purpose aspect means that the wire stripping function is compromised.
We use these for cutting, bending, twisting wires, etc. Also known as needle-nosed pliers. These tools are also very handy to have as a part of your electrical tool kit. They should have wire cutting knives as well. A plastic level is less likely to leave marks.
Before purchasing, check on a flat surface and note the position of the bubble, even if not quite at center. Then flip the level end for end in the exact same location and see if the bubble is in the same spot. Especially in the lower quality price range. Very handy, and essential if you are working with conduit, such as EMT, flexible conduit, or teck cable. Every electrical tool kit should have at least a roll of black electrical tape, and having a few colours like red and blue helps as well for identifying wires, etc.
Every tool kit, electrical or otherwise, must have the universal repair tool that is a roll of duct tape! Not essential, but unless you have big baggy pockets, this is a very handy thing to have, especially if you will be working off ladders, or your work area is spread out. This can save you a lot of trips by having the essential tools strapped onto your body.
Great idea to have a notepad in your toolbox to make diagrams, to take notes or reminders of how things were before disconnecting them, etc. No matter how careful you are, accidents happen.
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