Commonly used tools for electricians include: test pencils, electrician's knife, rotary chisel, pliers, adjustable wrenches, electrician's tool sets and electrician's bag.
1. Test pen: Test pen is also called electric pen. Commonly used test pens include pen type and rotary chisel type. Its structure is mainly composed of neon tube, resistor, spring and pen body.
The test pen is a tool used to test whether the conductive part or shell of low-voltage electrical equipment is charged. When using the test pen, hold the pen body with your fingers. Be careful to make the metal body at the tail contact the skin, but do not touch the tip of the pen or the metal rod of the rotary chisel to avoid To get an electric shock, at the same time, keep the small neon tube window backlit and facing you.
2. Electrician's knife: An electrician's knife is a commonly used tool for cutting or cutting electrical equipment. When using an electrician's knife, you should operate it with the blade facing outward. After use, you should fold the blade into the handle immediately to avoid damage to the blade. or cut the skin.
3. Rotary chisel: Also known as a screwdriver or screwdriver, a rotary chisel is a common tool used by maintenance electricians. Spin chisels come in different sizes and forms depending on the screw. When using a small rotary chisel, generally use your thumb and middle finger to hold the chisel handle, and your index finger to support the end of the handle. When using a large rotary chisel, in addition to holding the chisel handle firmly between your thumb, index finger, and middle finger, your palm should also support the end of the handle.
Note: During operation, avoid touching the metal rod of the rotary chisel. Usually, an insulating sleeve is installed on the metal rod. To avoid electric shock or short circuit. It should also be noted that electricians cannot use hollow rotary chisels to avoid electric shock accidents.
4. Pliers: There are many types of pliers. The two types commonly used by electricians are wire cutters and needle nose pliers.
Wire cutters: Wire cutters, also known as flat-nose pliers, are tools used to hold and cut electrical equipment such as metal wires. The specifications of wire cutters include 150mm, 175mm and 200mm. When used, 175mm or 200mm with insulation are usually selected. Wire cutters with handles. In addition, wire cutters cannot be used as a knocking tool during normal use.
Needle-nose pliers: Needle-nose pliers are tools used to hold small screws, small parts, and leads of electronic components. Needle-nose pliers with cutting edges can also be used to cut metal wires. The specifications of needle-nose pliers include 160mm, 180mm, 200mm, etc. Electricians should choose needle-nose pliers with insulated handles.
5. Adjustable wrench: An adjustable wrench is a tool used to tighten or loosen hexagonal screws. Commonly used adjustable wrenches have three specifications: 200mm, 250mm, and 300mm. When using them, you should choose according to the size of the nut.
6. Electrician tool sets and bags: Electrician tool sets and bags are tools carried by maintenance electricians to store common tools or sporadic electrical equipment and auxiliary tools. Electrician tool sets can be tied around the waist with a belt and placed on the right side. At the hip, commonly used tools are inserted into the electrician's tool holder for easy access. The electrician's tool bag is across the left side and is used to hold scattered electrical equipment (such as switches, lamp holders, wood screws, fuses, black tape, etc.) and auxiliary tools (such as hammers, hacksaws) for use outside.
