7 essential tools for electricians

Having space in the tool bag is always important. Therefore, you need to make sure that all the tools you carry are used. An optimally equipped tool bag includes versatile, reliable, robust and compact tools. In addition, it helps if these tools offer multiple functions.

We recently asked electricians about their top 5 tools. There were a few matches, so we would like to share their top 7 with you. These include a non-contact voltage tester, insulated hand tools, a clamp meter, a multimeter, an insulation tester, a luminaire tester and a grounding meter. These are the essential tools for electricians.

1. Non-contact voltage tester

Being able to measure voltage without test leads saves you time and increases safety. The Fluke T6-1000 Electrical Tester with FieldSense technology slides the open fork over the conductor to easily measure voltages up to 1000 V AC and 200 A AC. In addition, it fits in every pocket.

2. Insulated tools

Fluke's new series of insulated hand tools meet the same stringent safety, reliability, and ergonomic requirements as all Fluke meters. Made of high-precision German CMV steel, Fluke's insulated tools will serve you well and provide you with peace of mind for a lifetime.

Fluke insulated screwdrivers are certified for 1000 V AC and 1500 V DC and provide excellent protection against electric shock and accidental drops on live equipment. The ergonomic handles adapt to the user's hand, reducing strain and fatigue while working and providing maximum torque.

Fluke's heavy-duty combination pliers provide secure, powerful grip through serrated jaws and a four-point grip hole. Thanks to their slim shape, wires are easier to grasp even in tight areas, and the pliers take up less space in your bag. And it is 20% lighter than comparable pliers.

Fluke's needle-nose pliers with a slim jaw shape offer several functions. Unique milled handle zones with wave pattern and four grip points for pulling round objects ensure non-slip access. In addition, you can cut wires on the side cutting edge.

3. Clamp Meter

Clamp the Fluke 376 FC True RMS Clamp Meter around the conductor and read the current readings on your smartphone at a safe distance from high voltages and arcs. Measure up to 1000 A AC/DC and log and trend readings to detect intermittent faults. Reports can be created and sent directly on site.

4. Multimeter

Designed by electricians for electricians, the Fluke 117 digital multimeter offers the most important measurement functions (10 A, resistance, continuity, frequency and capacitance) as well as built-in non-contact voltage testing, AutoVolt and LoZ functions. Just what you need to work more accurately and productively.

5. Insulation measuring devices

The Fluke 1587 Isolation Multimeter combines the features of a digital isolation meter and a full-featured RMS digital multimeter into a single, compact device. This allows you to detect insulation problems and read and store the results directly on the meter. Or read the results remotely and share them with colleagues via your smartphone.

6. Luminaire tester

The Fluke 1000FLT Luminaire Tester eliminates the tedious trial-and-error method of testing and maintaining luminaires, saving you a lot of time. Perform five basic luminaire tests with a single compact meter. Inspects lamps, ballasts, pin continuity, ballast discriminator, and performs non-contact voltage testing. Survives a fall from a height of up to 2 m without damage.

7. Earthing Measuring Devices

The Fluke 1630-2 FC Ground Loop Clamp Meter measures AC leakage currents over the ground without the need for additional ground spikes. With this earthing measuring device, there is no need to disconnect parallel earth connections. Facilitates the performance of grounding measurements in buildings, on electricity poles and anywhere you cannot place ground spikes. Wirelessly connects to a mobile app so you can remotely view and store metrics and share them with your team.