Electrical Installation Maintenance Tools and Equipment
Screwdriver
A screwdriver is a tool, manual or powered, used for turning screws. A typical simple screwdriver has a handle and a shaft, ending in a tip the user puts into the screw head before turning the handle. This form of the screwdriver has been replaced in many workplaces and homes with a more modern and versatile tool, a power drill, as they are quicker, easier, and can also drill holes. The shaft is usually made of tough steel to resist bending or twisting.
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Electrical tape is used to insulate wires or other items that conduct electricity. Also known as insulation tape or electrical insulation tape, it is self-adhesive and pressure-sensitive, built to resist abrasion, heat and liquids in order to protect the sensitive conducting core within electrical wiring.
It is also made from different materials, including PVC, vinyl, copper foil and glass cloth. Different varieties feature varying colours, widths, thicknesses, temperature tolerance, adhesion strength and insulating capabilities.
The colours help electricians select the correct type and also enable them to colour code the wires they are working with.
Black tape is the most widely used colour - for general insulation and in order to indicate the low voltage neutral point in a circuit. Meanwhile, in the UK green and yellow tape typically indicate the protective earthing point. Blue tape is usually used to colour code low voltage neutral wires and red marks low voltage AC wires.
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Hacksaws are fine-toothed saws designed primarily for cutting through metal. The thin blades are held at tension in an adjustable frame, between the head of the saw and the pistol grip handle. These blades can break or become blunt but are easily replaceable.
Full sized hacksaws typically feature 12-inch blades. Meanwhile junior hacksaws are typically much smaller, with even finer teeth designed for more precise work.
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Cable cutters are a staple of every electrician’s tool kit. These versatile tools feature steel blades and cut through standard wiring easily. Stronger cable shears will make short work of even thicker cabling. They also provide a handy way to strip off insulation for crimping and similar operations quickly.
Different models enable cuts of different kinds, from straight multi-purpose designs to those made especially for flush cutting or diagonal slicing. Fully insulated models are suitable for use with high voltage wiring, electrical equipment and environments high in electrostatic discharge, making them an ideal choice for electricians.
Look for models with an ergonomic grip to improve ease of use and try to avoid using particular models on material that is too hard. Look for their cutting capacity, which ranges from 0.4mm to 600mm.
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Claw hammers feature a standard hammer on one side of the tool, primarily used for inserting fixtures like nails, and a dual steel claw at the other end, which is designed to enable the easy removal of the same nails or similar fixtures by applying a robust grip
Claw hammers are useful to gain access to sealed spaces – for example, fuse boxes hidden behind the panelling.
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Needle-nose pliers also known as long-nose pliers and snipe-nose pliers, are both cutting and holding pliers used by artisans, jewellery designers, electricians, network engineers and other tradesmen to bend, re-position and snip wire.
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A voltmeter is an instrument used for measuring electric potential difference between two points in an electric circuit. It is connected in parallel. It usually has a high resistance so that it takes negligible current from the circuit.
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Ammeter
An ammeter (abbreviation of Ampere meter) is an instrument used to measure the current in a circuit. Electric currents are measured in amperes (A), hence the name. For direct measurement, the ammeter is connected in series with the circuit in which the current is to be measured. An ammeter usually has low resistance so that it does not cause a significant voltage drop in the circuit being measured.
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Clamp Meter
A clamp meter is an electrical test tool that combines a basic digital multimeter with a current sensor.
Clamps measure current. Probes measure voltage. Having a hinged jaw integrated into an electrical meter allows technicians to clamp the jaws around a wire, cable or other conductor at any point in an electrical system, then measure current in that circuit without disconnecting/deenergizing it.
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Octagonal Box
An octagon electrical box is a common type of box that is typically used for installing light fixtures on a wall or ceiling. They are usually made of metal and come in standard sizes of 4 x 4 inches, and in depths of 1 1/4, 1 1/2, and 2 1/8 inches deep
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Ceramic fuses protect against overcurrent in high-current circuits found in AC or DC electronics, appliances, and electrical equipment. They have higher interrupting ratings and withstand higher temperatures than glass fuses. These small, cylindrical fuses have an opaque body that shows no outward signs when the fuse has blown, so they're typically tested with a multimeter or ohmmeter to check their function.
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Circuit Breaker Finder
Circuit tracers locate which breaker supplies a specific electrical load without disrupting power. Electricians use circuit breaker finders to locate shorts, find ground faults, and trace wires underground or through walls.
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Wire strippers A wire stripper is a small, hand-held device used to strip the electrical insulation from electric wires.