Basic electrical tools are vital to get any electrical job done. There is a long list of electrical tools that just about any type of electrical work would require… no matter whether one is a beginner or expert. Eclipse Tools is one place that stocks all types of tools for both beginners and professional electricians.

List of Essential Tools
●Wire Strippers: Wire strippers are essential to cut and strip insulation from any electrical wire. This tool will usually have a variety of holes to work with and a handle that is comfortable and easy to hold and grip. The additional feature of a stripper includes cutting teeth to trim the wire ends as well.

●Screwdrivers & Bits: A screwdriver is an important addition for any electrician and usually includes a Philips head #1 & #2 as well as a flat head one. The additional features of this include a complete insulation and a good grip for maximum comfort and control.

●Crimper: A wire crimp tool like this is essential to fix a faulty wire that may be the cause of the fault in the circuit. It is a very useful tool since electrical issues to do with the issue in the wire is hard to trace. A crimper is useful to reinforce a seal and improve reliability.

●Tweezers: A tweezer is a tool that is useful to pick small objects that need to be handled with care, to small to handle with fingers. It is similar to a medical tool called forceps. It is useful to handle small electronic parts as well as mechanical parts.

●Measuring tapes: A measuring tape is one of the essential tools for all types of electricians. It can be used to measure the height of a switch, placement fixture, etc. It can fit comfortably in your hand.

●Flashlights & Headlamps: Good light is vital to get the job done in the right manner. This is more applicable to an electrician since there are several places that may not properly light up and hence require the use of a flashlight. Thus, a flashlight or headlamp is vital for every electrician.

●Multimeter: A multimeter is useful to check voltages and current and is critical for any electrical job. It can detect power fluctuations and defective wiring besides checking voltage & current.

●Soldering Iron: This is a tool that helps create a circuit and ensure the flow between two open joints. It consists of a heated metal tip and an insulated handle and useful to fix a break in the circuit or fix electrical components to a circuit board.