Simple electrical tools that help handle small, common home tasks safely and confidently—without getting into major wiring or remodel work.
There’s a wonderful tool to help you navigate Electrical circuitry
Non Contact Voltage Tester Pen, 50 1000V AC
And also handy little assistant to let you know information about an existing outlet or one that you’ve just wired up
GFCI Outlet Tester
Wire strippers will be your best friend when doing electrical work!
Klein Tools Solid and Stranded Copper Wire Stripper and Cutter 11055
Optional - very handy but not always necessary…good to have on the ready.
Klein Tools 5 in. Long Needle Nose Extra Slim Pliers D335-51/2C
Inexpensive. Use this often and where you can!
3M Temflex 3/4 in. x 60 ft. 1700 Electrical Tape Black 1700-1PK-BB40
Wire nuts - youll want a variety pack to start and then you can add when you need to!
Standard Wire Connector, Assortment (50-Pack)
Optional - expensive wire connectors but amazing for remodels and navigating old wiring! I use these exclusively!
Lever Nuts Conductor Compact Splicing Connectors, 12-24 AWG (10-Pack)
Rechargable headlamps are a must! This one is great!
Milwaukee 600 Lumens LED REDLITHIUM Hard Hat Headlamp 2163-21
Optional - Circuit location is great. Easy to do with 2 people but this device allows for a 1 man treasure hunt!
Klein Tools Digital Circuit Breaker Finder with GFCI Outlet Tester and Accessory Kit M2O41519KIT
Insulated screwdriver are a must. Sometimes when you think everything‘s off, it’s actually on. Safety first.
1000-Volt Insulated Screwdriver Set (3-Piece)
Sometimes i need metric and sometimes i need imperial. This is a well marked. It also has a writing pad.
Fastcap 16 Ft. Standard/metric Tape Measure
You don’t have to buy a Milwaukee you can buy anyone but having a permanent marker to label electrical is so helpful. I strongly advise picking up a permanent marker with a fine tip
Milwaukee INKZALL Black Fine Point Jobsite Permanent Marker 48-22-3100
Optional - These come in handy.
Commercial Electric 8in Standard 50lb Tensile Strength UL 21S Rated Cable Zip Ties 100 Pack UV (Black) GT-200STCB
Optional - this makes everything extremely clean, especially when you’re doing circuit locating and labeling. You might find that you use this with people who constantly forget which light switch to use.
Brother Electrical Cable and Wiring Label Maker PTE105
Optional - some people prefer to use gloves and some people don’t, but these are a nice option if you do
Klein Tools Extra Large Electrician's Work Gloves 40074
