Discuss Tools to get started in the Electrical Tools and Products area at ElectriciansForums.net

Welcome to ElectriciansForums.net - The American Electrical Advice Forum
Head straight to the main forums to chat by click here:   American Electrical Advice Forum

magma tool bags and totes are mid-range value for money, and something like this is essential.
https://media.screwflix..com/is/image/ae235/7027J_P?$autoprodblock$
 
Beg pardon ? What stage of your training are you at and what experience do you have ?

I’m finishing up my Level 2 course, industry experience is zero. But a quick Google search brings up a Voltage Tester. As I say I’m new to the industry.
 
Last edited:
Well that's a voltage indicator. In your level 2 course you should have covered safe isolation procedure in both theory and practical, including the EAWR, HSE GS38, etc.
 
just be aware that you need 2 weeks learning to be able to do this:

Tools to get started 9cccc7b65421ec9ff4bbae206a350fa9 - EletriciansForums.net
 
What’s the difference between the two Fluke:

https://www.screwflix..com/c/electr...rs/cat7910007#category=cat7910007&brand=fluke
 
i rely on this. had it for 20 years. never failed yet. :
Tools to get started {filename} | ElectriciansForums.net
 
and for more accurate measurement, this is the dog's bollox. and before anyone posts negative waves, mine's calibrated to July 2019.

Tools to get started {filename} | ElectriciansForums.net
 
fluke T3. now discontinued.
 
I’ve just bought some Bahco braces to hold up my heavy trousers - I’m quite looking forward to using them - not an essential but a couple of years down the line when you get to the end of a long day and your trousers feel like they weigh 400lb and they won’t bend at the knee to go up the ladder and you’re tripping over stuff - IS IT ONLY ME?
 
You need a decent set of pliers for the hard work then a "girlie" pair that floats in you hand for the easier fettling work.

Tools to get started Screen Shot 2018-10-02 at 13.42.03 - EletriciansForums.net
 

Reply to Tools to get started in the Electrical Tools and Products area at ElectriciansForums.net

Electricians Tools | Electrical Tools and Products

Thanks for visiting ElectriciansForums.net, we hope you find the Electricians Tools you're looking for. It's free to sign up to and post a question yourself to find a tool or tool supplier either local to you, or online. Our community of electricians and electrical engineers will do their best to find the best tool supplier for you.

We also have a Tiling Tools advice from the worlds largest Tiling community. And then the Plumbers Forums with Plumbers Tools Advice.

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc
This website was designed, optimised and is hosted by Untold Media. Operating under the name Untold Media since 2001.
Back
Top
AdBlock Detected

We get it, advertisements are annoying!

Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website. For the best site experience please disable your AdBlocker.

I've Disabled AdBlock