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Everyone Needs Quality Tools

Whether you’re a professional electrician or a do-it-yourselfer working on a home project or remodel, it’s important to stock your tool box with quality electrical tools. At Lowe’s, we carry a wide array of electrical tools and testers from trusted brands — including Southwire, Greenlee and KNIPEX — to help you complete electrical work with confidence.

Electrical Tools for Your Tool Kit

With the right tools — such as wire strippers, wire crimpers, wire cutters, fish tape and lighting — you can be ready for any electrical project.

Wire strippers are especially helpful for household projects. For example, these handheld tools are great for removing the insulation on wires as part of a wire replacement or repair. Wire crimpers are necessary to affix a connection to the end of a cable. Before you buy a crimper, be sure to verify that you can use it with the type of wire or cable you want to crimp. Wire cutters enable you to cut wire to the desired length. They come in a variety of sizes and with a variety of features for different types of wire. Some tools can serve as a— all in one.

The prduct is useful when you need to pull wire through a ceiling or finished wall. For large jobs, you may need a that can help you maneuver wire underground or overhead. Some pulling tools attach to an electric drill to eliminate the effort that manual pulling requires.

Electrical work happens when the electricity is off, and that makes flashlights important tools for your kit. Or, if you’re working in a tight space, a headlamp may be best. You also need electrical work gloves and safety glasses to work safely around electricity.

Testing Tools

With electrical work, it’s crucial for your safety to know which wires are carrying an active current. That’s why you need testing tools, which range from simple to sophisticated. Among the more sophisticated is a product which can read voltage levels and other measurements, including amperage and resistance.

Thermal Cameras

Hot spots in an electrical system can be a sign of trouble. Thermal cameras, which detect heat and convert it into a visual image, can help you to find areas of concern and address them. Such cameras have several applications for your home and are a reliable tool for home inspections.

Keep Your Tools Organized

If you keep your tools together, you’ll always know where to find them when you need them fast. A tool pouch is a great place to store your tools. Pouches come in different materials and colors, and you can choose different designs for different kinds of work. For example, the tool pouch of a general construction worker might have a different array of pockets and features than the pouch of an electrician. You’ll find them all at Lowe’s.