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Last updated on June 27th, 2021 at 11:25 pm. Are you looking for a new multimeter? The best multimeters will give you the readings you need quickly and accurately. While a cheap, badly made multimeter will only give you a bad headache. So to help you separate the good from …

Last updated on June 27th, 2021 at 10:57 pm. Are you looking for a non-contact voltage tester? Voltage testers are essential tools to have on hand when working with electricity. They come in many shapes and sizes, but the best ones will give you both visual and audible feedback when …

Last updated on June 27th, 2021 at 10:58 pm. A quality tone generator and probe kit makes it easy to trace wires and identify unlabelled cables. The best tone generators produce a clear, audible tone over long distances—ensuring you’ve got the right wire. Conversely, a poorly made tone generator is …

Last updated on June 27th, 2021 at 11:26 pm. Finding cables, wires and breakers can sometimes feel like a frustrating game of hide-and-seek. It is frequently done by trial and error (which is extremely time-consuming and error prone). The best electrical circuit tracers will quickly identify fuses and breakers, trace …

Last updated on June 1st, 2021 at 08:50 am. Are you looking for a new tape measure? The best tape measures are made of durable materials, a smooth unwinding and recoil, and can easily hook onto a wide variety of objects. On the other hand, poor quality tape measures feature …

Last updated on April 27th, 2021 at 05:56 am. When thinking of a hard-working electrician, the first image that comes to our minds is of a man holding a hammer drill. Unless you’re superman—you’ll need a good hammer drill to smash through concrete and other hard surfaces.  Using a bad …

Last updated on April 26th, 2021 at 10:35 pm. Insulation resistance testers (Megohmmeters or “meggers”) are those ohmmeters used to measure the electrical resistance of different insulators.  Damaged insulation is highly unsafe to both electricians and people nearby – a bad insulation resistance tester may cause much trouble and it …

Last updated on April 26th, 2021 at 10:35 pm. Why settle for a poorly made electrician’s hammer when you can own a high-quality tool that makes you feel like Thor?  A good electrician’s hammer offers high impact but absorbs shocks, has an ergonomic design, and is built to outstand the …