Tools and Equipment

November 2003
Power tools available to electricians today are compact, light but powerful, easier and less tiring to use, and more tools than ever are available in cordless models. READ MORE
October 2003
Very often, electricians must employ portable power sources to bring electrical power to their customers. READ MORE
September 2003
Examples range from easy-to-use calculators and electronic circuit finders to tablet computers and personal digital assistants (PDAs)—and from calculators developed specifically for electrical work t READ MORE
August 2003
There’s more to this tester than just the basics The clamp-on meter is one of the most basic testing devices, providing a fast, non-intrusive method for measuring electrical current. READ MORE
July 2003
As the scope of electrical contracting expands, testing equipment evolves to meet changing needs. READ MORE
May 2003
There was a time when the quality of electrical power meant little more than whether the electricity was on or off. When power was on, lights worked and the radio played. READ MORE
April 2003
Getting up in the air is easier than ever, thanks to the wide selection of elevating work platforms available today.    Aerial equipment provides the fastest, most efficient and safest way to raise pe READ MORE
March 2003
Crimpers top the list of essential tools for making electrical and data communications wire and cable connections. READ MORE
February 2003
In addition to electrical wiring, contractors today install twisted copper wiring for conventional telephone service, high-speed data transmission, computer networks, security and fire-alarm systems, READ MORE
January 2003
Zircon’s CF12 Circuit Finder has no intricate adjustments or confusing displays, so the time to locate the correct circuit is reduced dramatically. READ MORE

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