First Place Tie Clamp it on We keep a few of these inexpensive clamps on the truck all of the time. We clamp them on cables that need to be quickly identified. It is a really easy and inexpensive way to temporarily mark a...

First Place Plugging in color Have you ever tried to plug in something at a temporary power distribution center job site and forgot what cord goes to each power tool or other equipment? Depending on the length of the...

First Place Don’t get the point For anyone who has ever been stuck by the sharp tips of the needle tip probes when using a multimeter, this one’s for you. The protective rubber tips that come with the probes are usually lost...

First Place A clean heat When wiring control boxes, cabinets, electrical panels, etc., and using adhesive cable-tie mounts (sticky feet), it helps to clean the surface with alcohol wipes and heat the area. The wipes remove...

First Place A little dab’ll do When using plastic anchors in cinderblock, concrete or tile walls, I apply an instant-grab glue to ensure the anchor does not pull out. An electrician knows that the plastic anchors pull out...