Essential Tools for the modern electrician Tools to keep electricians safe Conclusion. References

Screwdriver

A basic tool but it’s important for electricians to use the correct type of screwdriver. To protect themselves against a nasty shock they need to use one specifically designed for electrical work.
The correct type of screwdriver is an Insulated Screwdriver. These are designed with non-conductive plastic coatings. Only the tip of the screwdriver is exposed meaning the operator is protected from an unexpected live wire of the open circuit.
Electricians often need to replace hardware and they know the customer will need perfect placement of electrical sockets and light fittings. They use a Level to make sure everything lines up.

7. Electrical Tape

Electrical tape is an essential item. It has excellent resistance to moisture and corrosion and is often used to insulate electrical wiring and perform minor repairs to damaged wires. Electrical tape comes in various grades depending on how it’s being used for example cold weather tape better adhesion in lower temperatures.

Tools to keep electricians safe.
Tool bag space is always at a premium, so you need to make sure all the tools you carry pull their weight. The key to streamlining your tool bag is to select tools that are versatile, reliable, rugged, and compact. Plus, it helps if they offer multiple functions.
We recently asked electricians what they considered their top 5 essential tools—there were a few ties, so we’re sharing their top 7: a non-contact voltage tester, insulated hand tools, a clamp meter, multimeter, insulation tester, fluorescent light tester, and earth ground tester. These are the electrician’s must-have tools.
Being able to measure voltage without test leads can save you time and keep you safer. The Fluke T6-1000 Electrical Tester with FieldSense technology and an open fork design slides over the conductor to easily measure voltage up to 1000 V ac and 200 A ac. And it fits in your pocket.
2. Insulated tools
Fluke’s new line of insulated hand tools meets the same stringent requirements for safety, reliability, and ergonomics as all Fluke tools. Precision engineered and forged from German CMV steel, Fluke insulated tools deliver a lifetime of service to help keep you safe.
Certified to 1000 V ac and 1500 V dc, Fluke’s insulated screwdrivers offer superior protection from electric shock and accidental drops on live equipment. Ergonomic handle adapts to user’s hand, causing less strain and work fatigue, and providing maximum torque.
Fluke’s heavy-duty combination lineman pliers deliver a secure, powerful grip through serrated jaws and a four-point gripping hole. Their slim shape makes it easier to grab wires in tight spaces and takes up less space in your bag. And they’re 20% lighter than similar pliers.
Fluke’s long nose pliers with a slim jaw design perform double duty. Unique milled wave pattern gripping zones and four gripping points for pulling round objects, provide a non-slip grip. Plus, you can cut wires on the side cutting edge.
3. Clamp meter
Clamp the Fluke 376 FC True-RMS Clamp Meter to the conductor and read current measurements on your smart phone at a safe distance from the arc flash zone. Measure up to 1000 A ac/dc and log and trend measurements to capture intermittent faults. Create and send reports right from the field.
Here’s is a list of essential tools for the modern electrician, from heavy duty wire shears to tools that allow seamless connection of wiring. The Modern Electrician is expected to not only create a safe installation or repair of electrical equipment but meet their customers ever-growing demands.

These essential tools help electricians achieve a professional and neat finish

9. Heavy Duty Cable Cutters
When Linesman Pliers aren’t enough an electrician may opt for Cable Cutters or Shears. These are also insulated to around 10,000 volts and insulated to 1000 AC. They allow the electrician to safely cut cable without crushing it.
10. Fish Tape
If you’ve ever tried to draw a wire from behind a wall or across a ceiling you’ll know how tricky that can be. Fish Tape or Electricians snake as it’s also known helps them draw the cable quickly.
11. Coax Connector
When an electrician needs to link two cables or a cable to a device while also protecting the wire from damage such as shredding they would use a Coax Connector. These handy tools are commonly found in most hardware stores in a variety of cable sizes.
12. Cable Lugs
These are connectors added to the end of cables or wires to allow you to easily connect them to other appliances, surfaces or equipment. These lugs come in three different variants, basic type used on electrical terminals with varying pad widths, type with a sight hole used at a cable intersection and the Connector type which are commonly used with flared or chamfered barrels.
13. Terminal Block
A Terminal block is used to terminate a single wire or connect it to another circuit or system. Electricians use a Terminal Block rather than bonding two wires because its modular design and insulated frame safely secures two wires or more together.
14. Flashlight
Electricians often have to work in poorly lit locations. A flashlight allows them to continue working safely, some may wear a head touch to allow them to continue to use their hands.
15. Reaming Bit
An Electrician may need to widen the size of a pre-existing hole and they do this with a Reaming Bit. It’s a drill bit which leaves a smooth finish and allows for a higher degree of accuracy when they need the right width.
16. Conduit Bender
A Conduit Bender acts as a lever to bend angles in conduit with a measurement guide to achieve the designed angle. This allows electricians to curve conduit to accommodate a route around a wall or hidden space.
17. Splicing Connector
When an electrician needs to quickly and easily connect two or more pieces of wire they may use a splicing connector. They can use these for electrical cables, phone lines and electrical device wiring.