How To Become An Electrician » Electrician Tools

Joke: The Electrician?

electric — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:03:13 +0000

An electrican is interviewing for a construction job. “Can you roll your hard hat down your arm and make it pop back on your head? the supervisor asks. “Sure”, he replies, confused. “Can you bounce your screwdriver off the concrete, spin in a sircle and catch it in your tool pouch?” “Yes, sir,” he answers exictedly. “And can you quickdraw your wire stripper twirl it and slip it into your pouch like its a holster?” “Oh I’ve been doing that for years!!”, the electrician said. “In that case, I can’t use you,” the boss says. “I’ve got 15 guys doing that now.”

How do you secure NM wire near electric box in a wall with existing drywall?

electric — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:02:25 +0000

Electric codes require NM wire to be secured within 12″ or 8″ of an electric box, which is easy enough in new construction, but how do electricians secure NM wire when remodeling with new boxes in walls with existing drywall? Is there a special tool or an exception in this circumstance, or is it expected that a larger area of drywall will be cut out for this purpose?

Where can I get good insurance leads?

electric — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:01:42 +0000

I sell Contractors Insurance for roofers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, etc. I sell general liability, workers comp., tool coverage, commercial auto, etc. Where and how can I find some good leads of contractors who need insurance or need to renew their current insurance?

Lights won’t turn on?

electric — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:02:09 +0000

The lights in our upstairs hallway won’t turn on. There are 3 switches in different locations that would normally turn the lights on, but none of them are working now. The circuit breaker wasn’t tripped. I also reset the circuit breaker just to make sure, but no good. If I believe the panel, the circuit breaker controls the hallway lights and the laundry room lights. The laundry room lights work just fine though so it can’t be the breaker, right? I’m pretty sure I just don’t have some burnt out lights since all 3 lights worked just fine this morning. I also checked all the GFCI outlets in the house to make sure they didn’t trip too. Could a bad light switch cause all the switches and lights not to work? I really don’t have any electrician tools so can’t really do any voltage measurements. Just trying to get an idea of what I can try before I resort to a professional.
Thanks,
Jon

residential electrician?

electric — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:01:00 +0000

can some1 describe what that do and what kind of skills are need like tools skills and other?

I need ideas on my custom beer pong table?

electric — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:01:12 +0000

Ok i have an old pool table its not slate (its wood under the felt) so cutting into it is an option though i”m not a fan of holes for the cups to sit in! What are some really great and unique ideas for this table without breaking the bank! i do have all the tools necessary as im a carpenter with an electrician as a father!

What is a 1/8 square panel driver?

electric — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:01:56 +0000

I am recently a new electrician apprentice and one of the tools that I needed to get is called a 1/8 square panel driver. What is that?

Switching from a fuse box to a breaker box…????

electric — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:04:18 +0000

I never lost power or connection to the main box when katrina hit. I am doing remodeling and would like to do a changeout from fuses to a breaker box. Do I absolutely have to pay an electrician to do this or can my boyfriend do it? I have all the neccesary tools and materials. also, can I have an electrician sign off on my work and/or do I even need the work signed off if I nevr lost power?

Whats a good brithday gift idea for your dad?

electric — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:02:33 +0000

I work at a hardware store, so you would think it would be easy to find something for my dad for his birthday. However, he is an electrician and has about every tool under the sun. Can anyone think of something interesting or unique that a hardware store might carry that you would get for your dad? And I’m only 16 so something thats not overly expensive..

Like I said…he has pretty much every tool in the book and its hard to find something for him.

Thank you!

insulated electrical tools, who buys them?

electric — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:02:41 +0000

is it the contractors responsibility, or is it the electricians? also, since they are so expensive, which ones are and are not necessary to buy? and lastly, how safe are non-insulated tools that are wrapped in electrical tape around the exposed metal as a precaution, and grabbing the cushioned part only while working energized?