“All! Kina will not be! Electricity is over! ” – This phrase, torn from the famous Soviet-era film “Gentlemen of Fortune”, is probably remembered by everyone. Indeed, what kind of movie is without electricity? Nothing! And what kind of electrician without a special tool? Right! This is not an electrician at all, but just one name. A person whose activities are at risk of electric shock must have a special set of electrics. This “alarm case” should always be at hand, because in the event of a sudden power outage, breakdown or during installation of the lighting system, there will be very little time to search for the right tool or device.
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- Tools, devices, their complete set
- Clothing is an important aspect
Tools, devices, their complete set
Convenience, quality and safety should be the main characteristics of all working tools and devices included in the set of an electrician, since both the result of the work performed and human health depend on these parameters..
Small electrician kit – everything at hand
To carry out electrical work, an electrician will need not only standard tools, but also professional ones, those that are practically not used in everyday situations.
So, what is included in this suitcase:
Current Measuring Instruments
- Nippers are a special tool for cutting wire and wires. Wiring nippers must have rubberized handles, since this is the only way to protect yourself from electric shock. It is possible to replace rubber with plastic – such a tool is also suitable for working with wires.
- Pliers are a universal tool not only for an electrician, but also for any builder. This device, as well as nippers, must have insulated handles made of rubber or plastic. In addition, professional pliers must be equipped with additional functions. They can simultaneously play the role of a cutter for cutting wire of any diameter, side cutter and pliers.
- A set of screwdrivers – tools designed for screwing and unscrewing screws, screws and other threaded parts with a slot on the head. The electrician’s kit must include screwdrivers of various sizes and shapes: cross-shaped, flat, reinforced and special for precision work. The latter are used when working with small screws and bolts.
- A set of keys is a set of articulated, wrench and combination keys for carrying out a variety of works on the installation of electrical networks. Moreover, the greater the number of these tools, the more diverse their shape and size, the higher will be the productivity of the working.
- The indicator screwdriver is a special phase detection screwdriver inside which there is a small lamp or LED. When an electrician touches the tip of a live screwdriver with a live wire, and at the same time presses a finger against a thin metal plate located on the handle of the instrument, the indicator light comes on, indicating that the wire is life-threatening. If the LED does not light up, then this means that there is no voltage in the wire.
- A set of socket heads – this kit does not have to be in the case of an electrician, but its presence is desirable, because very often the installation of electrical networks is carried out in hard-to-reach places. A conventional tool in this case will be ineffective. An important role in the set is played by a handle and extension cord for it made of durable hardened steel.
- Sliding key – a multi-purpose tool designed to fix individual elements of an electrical circuit. In addition, such a wrench is universal, since it is possible to tighten and unscrew nuts and bolts of any size with it.
- A soldering kit is a kit that includes a soldering iron on a stand, tin solder blanks and a piece of rosin.
- A multimeter is a universal measuring device that can simultaneously serve as a voltmeter, ohmmeter and ammeter. Use it to measure the current strength and to determine the places of breaking the electric circuit. Modern multimeter models are equipped with a digital screen, which provides the most accurate data measurement.
In addition to the above tools and instruments, a set of professional installers should include the following devices: - knives of different sizes and shapes to remove the insulating layer from wires and work surfaces;
- a set of files for grinding and stripping work surfaces;
- a hacksaw for metal, designed for cutting ultra-rigid cables and metal elements;
- a set of tweezers of different sizes for working with small objects and for soldering them;
- vernier caliper used to determine the diameters of wires and cables;
- set of measuring instruments: ruler, tape measure;
- scissors with handles coated with rubber or plastic to trim excess working parts;
- chisel, hammer, headlamp
Clothing is an important aspect
It is impossible to imagine the work of an electrician without special protective clothing and shoes. Cotton work overalls and dielectric gloves are the perfect outfit for everyday work. It is in this “uniform” that a professional installer must come to work.
But in the event of extreme situations, the electrician must additionally put on special rubber shoes, a polycarbonate helmet and tight gloves of their Kevlar – a special material that is not subject to burning.
Thick cotton jumpsuit – ideal clothing for electrical work
There are two types of dielectric gloves:
- withstand voltage up to 1000 V;
- from 1000 V and higher.
Dielectric gloves – reliable protection
Their size is selected taking into account the fact that the electrician will put on his hands one more gloves made of thin cotton, and his work jacket, or rather the sleeves from it, should fit in the bells.
In winter, it is recommended to wear a warmed linen set made of cotton fiber and polyester under the jumpsuit. This will protect the body from the cold and provide a comfortable feeling from the soft material touching the skin..
Leather shoes for electricians are sewn from dielectric materials, the use of metal fasteners for soles and metal fittings is unacceptable
Shoes for electricians are a special category of shoes in which metal fittings and nails cannot be used for attaching soles. Boots, shoes and boots are sewn from genuine leather, and only heat-resistant threads are used to process seams. All inserts are made of polycarbonate. Only such shoes can guarantee safe work. In the absence of such boots, you can use ordinary rubber boots.
Electric kit from HAUPA
Electrician tools should not only be impeccable and comfortable. It is necessary that they are convenient to use, so that they are always at hand. These aspects are thoroughly thought out by HAUPA engineers..
Any set of tools for an electrician must necessarily include only high-quality components made in compliance with all norms and requirements. Safety, reliability and high quality – the guarantee of excellent results and maximum performance.
