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    Wire testers are essential safety tools that indicate whether power is on and determine voltage strength. Channel lock pliers are versatile for tightening connectors and removing knockouts. Screwdrivers, especially adjustable and wire-bending ones, are needed to drive screws in electrical boxes and fixtures. A hammer helps secure boxes with nail-on brackets and drives straps for Romex wiring.

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    Wire testers are essential safety tools that indicate whether power is on and determine voltage strength. Channel lock pliers are versatile for tightening connectors and removing knockouts. Screwdrivers, especially adjustable and wire-bending ones, are needed to drive screws in electrical boxes and fixtures. A hammer helps secure boxes with nail-on brackets and drives straps for Romex wiring.

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    Wire testers are essential safety tools that indicate whether power is on and determine voltage strength. Channel lock pliers are versatile for tightening connectors and removing knockouts. Screwdrivers, especially adjustable and wire-bending ones, are needed to drive screws in electrical boxes and fixtures. A hammer helps secure boxes with nail-on brackets and drives straps for Romex wiring.

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    Basic Elecrical Tools

    Wire tester

    Wire testers indicate whether the power is off or on, which makes them
    essential for safety reasons. Moreover, they also determine the strength of
    electricity, with advanced models offering digital readouts. The best wire
    tester is a multimeter that provides both voltage and continuity testing.

    Channel lock plier

    A versatile hand tool and useful electrical tool, channel lock pliers have several
    tasks to perform. They are useful when tightening Romex connectors in electrical
    boxes, removing knockouts from the boxes, and adjusting expansion-type ceiling
    fan boxes.

    Screwdriver

    Every handyman should have a set of screwdrivers. A small cordless screwdriver


    serves as a perfect addition. It comes handy when driving in screws in electrical
    boxes, electrical fixtures, or when screwing the outside plates onto the wall or
    ceiling. An adjustable screwdriver suits most applications. For electrical work, a
    wire-bending screwdriver becomes handy. Many also feature insulation for safe
    use.

    A hammer is a multifunctional tool also necessary for electrical work. It helps


    secure boxes that come with nail-on brackets and drives in Romex straps in case of
    Romex wiring. A basic one with a claw and a flat head is sufficient.
    Wire strippers remove the electrical insulation off electrical wires without damaging
    the interior wire. Manual models require some care during use, while automatic ones
    allow even novice electricians to remove insulation quickly, although the latter works
    with a certain size range of wires. Representing the most advanced models, laser wire
    strippers burn the insulation around the wire.

    A conduit bender becomes extremely useful when replacing an old electrical setup,
    wiring a new space or home, or simply rearranging the wires to suit the furniture
    placement. Good conduit benders perform common bends, such as saddle, back-to-back,
    offset, and stub-up, and also feature scales for accuracy.

    Wrench

    A versatile and essential tool, an adjustable wrench becomes handy when loosening or
    tightening nuts and bolts. Moreover, wrenches with interchangeable bits also prove
    useful. Sometimes, a vise grip wrench is required for an electrical works as well.

    A handheld power drill constitutes one of the most common hand power tools that
    electricians require. Generally, 18-volt models provide sufficient power to drill
    through any kind of material, while 12-volt pocket models are handy for their
    portability. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries make it possible to use it away
    wirelessly, so electricians can get to even the hard-to-reach corners.

    A utility knife cuts through many materials and thus serves as an essential for any
    electrical work. Portable and practical, they quickly fold into a more compact form,
    and many feature a belt clip for easy carrying. This becomes especially useful when
    climbing the ladder, as it leaves the hands free.

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