Electrical Tools

Here's a few of the electrical tool articles I've compiled over the years. In them you'll find some of the must-have tools for electrical work and some pros and cons of others.

Electric chainsaws have their advantages and disadvantages. Here are some reasons to and not to buy electric chain saws.

Screwdrivers - Insulated Screwdrivers - Electrical Safety

If Christmas shopping for your father is tougher than pulling teeth, this article is for you.

Instead of a tie or a set of screw drivers this year, give your dad something he'll really like. Modernize your dad with an electronic surprise.

Electricians sometimes need to check the amperage on a wire without disconnecting from a circuit feed and clamp-on amp probes are the answer.

Learn what knockout punches are and what they are used for when doing electrical work.

Learn how to check receptacle troubles with a receptacle analyzer. With this tool, you can find out a lot about a receptacle before you ever remove it from a wall.

Learn how to test continuity with a multi-tester.

Learn what NM wire strippers are and what they are used for.

When pulling wires through pipes, an electrician's tool list wouldn't be complete without a fish tape. This coiled spool of thin wire is a must-have tool to make wire pulling an easy job. A fish tape is nimble enough to go around corners and bends in conduit and is strong enough to pull wires through piping without breaking.

Like any other project you may try to tackle, electrical work will require a few tools to accomplish the job. This is a partial list of needed tools to take care of most electrical jobs. These tools are readily available at most building material outlet stores or electrical wholesalers. The descriptions below will help you in selecting the proper tools.

A rotary cutout tool is often used to cut holes in walls for junction boxes and other obstructions.