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Useful Electrical Tools  Posted: Mar 3rd, 2009, 19:57 |
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1. Fish Tape
A fish tape is used to pull stranded or solid wire through metal or PVC conduit. Cable lube is available to assist you in pulling the wires through the pipe.
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Re: Useful Electrical Tools Posted: Mar 3rd, 2009, 19:58 |
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2. Tape Measure
A tape measure is use to measure heights for switches and outlets. You will also need it to center lighting fixture boxes.
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Re: Useful Electrical Tools Posted: Mar 3rd, 2009, 19:59 |
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3. Voltmeter
A voltmeter is used to check voltages and verify that circuits are indeed “live”.
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Re: Useful Electrical Tools Posted: Mar 3rd, 2009, 19:59 |
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4. Hammer
A hammer is used to secure boxes equipped with nail-on brackets to studs in a home. You’ll also need it to drive Romex straps when adding new Romex wiring in a home.
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Re: Useful Electrical Tools Posted: Mar 3rd, 2009, 20:00 |
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5. Channel Lock Pliers
Channel lock pliers are used to take knockouts out of the boxes, tighten down Romex connectors in the boxes, and adjust expansion-type ceiling-fan boxes.
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Re: Useful Electrical Tools Posted: Mar 3rd, 2009, 20:01 |
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6. Wire Strippers
Wire strippers are used to cut the insulation off of the wire. They are equipped with different sized cutting teeth for various sized wires. They also have a cutoff portion in order to cut the wire.
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Re: Useful Electrical Tools Posted: Mar 3rd, 2009, 20:01 |
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7. Non-contact Voltage Detector
A voltage detector is used for a quick safety check to see if there is voltage or current flow present. Some of these devices are automatic and some must be turned on via a switch. Simply place the end of the tracer beside a wire, breaker or cord to see if it’s energized.
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Re: Useful Electrical Tools Posted: Mar 3rd, 2009, 20:03 |
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8. Side Cutter Diagonal Pliers
These cutting pliers, sometimes called side snips, are used to cut wire. They are specially designed with a cutting edge that goes down to the tip of the pliers. The advantage being that you can get into tight areas to trim wires. There are some that are equipped with live wire detection capabilities.
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Re: Useful Electrical Tools Posted: Mar 3rd, 2009, 20:03 |
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9. Linesman Pliers
These pliers are the do-it-all pliers. They cut, twist wires together, and grip wires for pulling. They have a squared off end that is great for twisting wires together, a center cutting blade for cutting wire, and a grip area between the handles to pull wire.
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Re: Useful Electrical Tools Posted: Mar 3rd, 2009, 20:04 |
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10. Torpedo Level
A level is used to make sure your work is level and plumb. A great installation starts with straight switch and outlet covers.
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