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Hi All,
I'm starting an Electrical Apprenticeship next month, and i have been provided with a hand tool list by my future employer of basic tools to acquire prior to my start date. I have a few questions about the contents of the list and was hoping for some help.
First of all, the list:
Cable Knife
Claw Hammer
Double Tool Pouch
Hacksaw (Junior)
Mains Socket Tester
Mini Spirit Level
Pliers 180mm
Screwdriver Posidrive 75, 80 and 100
Screwdriver Slot 75, 100, 150, and 200
Side Cutters 160mm
Tape Measure 5m
Thread Tap (M3.5)
BT Insertion Tool
Tool Box
Now My questions:
-What is the application of a junior hacksaw compared to a hacksaw in the electricians field? Should i buy both?
-With the numbers listed for the screwdrivers are they referring to length? And how does this reflect on the head size as i wasn't aware of a standardised length to head size? does it just mean PZ0, PZ1 And PZ2? And what about the slotted sizes?
-What are the good brands of mains socket tester?
-What on earth is a BT insertion tool and where do i get one?
-What can i do with a cable knife that i can't with a stanley knife?
-And finally can you suggest any good tool wholesalers for the electrician specific tools? (online or in the Bristol Area)
Thank you in advanced for any and all help.
I'm starting an Electrical Apprenticeship next month, and i have been provided with a hand tool list by my future employer of basic tools to acquire prior to my start date. I have a few questions about the contents of the list and was hoping for some help.
First of all, the list:
Cable Knife
Claw Hammer
Double Tool Pouch
Hacksaw (Junior)
Mains Socket Tester
Mini Spirit Level
Pliers 180mm
Screwdriver Posidrive 75, 80 and 100
Screwdriver Slot 75, 100, 150, and 200
Side Cutters 160mm
Tape Measure 5m
Thread Tap (M3.5)
BT Insertion Tool
Tool Box
Now My questions:
-What is the application of a junior hacksaw compared to a hacksaw in the electricians field? Should i buy both?
-With the numbers listed for the screwdrivers are they referring to length? And how does this reflect on the head size as i wasn't aware of a standardised length to head size? does it just mean PZ0, PZ1 And PZ2? And what about the slotted sizes?
-What are the good brands of mains socket tester?
-What on earth is a BT insertion tool and where do i get one?
-What can i do with a cable knife that i can't with a stanley knife?
-And finally can you suggest any good tool wholesalers for the electrician specific tools? (online or in the Bristol Area)
Thank you in advanced for any and all help.