Tools

[asqs342]

Need some advice on my first sparky tool kit. There are so many different makes out there i cant decide. I am only working on the domestic side so any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Guest123]

A good set for starting off.......


TOOL KIT, ELECTRICIAN - 595003 - CK TOOLS

 

[Big n Daft]

First requirement is a large teflon overcoat, closely followed by a big hammer and bolster chisel.
Anymore suggestions boys and girls, let the fun and games commence..........................

 

[scotsparky]

If you do purchase the CK kit Grab the black mains teating screwdriver and throw it as far as you can there useless

 

[asqs342]

Lenny. Many thanks i have actually been looking at that one. It seems to have everything that you need bar the power tool side of course. Anything else would be great info.

 

[topquark]

You'll also want to add a decent voltage indicator, multifunction tester, cable shears. I also find the long shaft screwdrivers useful (but they're not often insulated). If you can justify it: a low range (0-100ma or so), low resolution (<=0.01 mA) clamp meter.

 

[i=p/u]

any examples topquark, what about fluke t5-600 or t5-1000 , which is widely used??

 

[Guest123]

I have the T5-1000, brilliant piece of kit.

 

[Engineer54]

You'll also want to add a decent voltage indicator, multifunction tester, cable shears. I also find the long shaft screwdrivers useful (but they're not often insulated). If you can justify it: a low range (0-100ma or so), low resolution (<=0.01 mA) clamp meter.

Good point TQ, ...I think every electrician should have a mA clamp meter these days, as part of there test kit!!

 

[Pricey]

I second the Fluke T5-1000 being brilliant. My dad bought me one when i 1st started college a couple of years ago, love it!

 

[scotsparky]

I have a pair of drummond test lamps and a set of martindales. aand a big box of a proving unit.

 

[rmc86uk]

yea CK tool kit was my first tool kit and only paid a 100 quid for it. Agree with the voltage screwdriver, throw it along with the CK side cutters not even big enough to cut 1.0mm cable

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[topquark]

any examples topquark, what about fluke t5-600 or t5-1000 , which is widely used??

Sorry, I missed the question , yes the flukes are a good range ... I use a fluke T140.

 

[sirtaffy]

Where do you live as I have three toolboxes full of Brand new kit that was aquired when my previous employer went belly up and as I am off the spanners now would gladly help any poor soul who is contemplating the life of a sparky.

 

[asqs342]

sirtaffy. Well i am currently living in cyprus but will be settling down in mold once i get out in a few years time. Or my parents are in the north east - newcastle. Interested in what you have