Electrical Tools

Electronic Christmas Presents For Dad

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

Father's Day Gifts They'll Love!

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.

Clamp-on Amp Probes

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

What are Knockout Punches?

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

Analyzing Receptacles with a Receptacle Analyzer

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.

Testing Continuity With Multi-testers

Learn how to test continuity with a multi-tester.

What are NM Wire Strippers?

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

What is a Fish Tape?

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.

Top 16 Electrical Tools

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.