3 Power Tool Budgets for Electrical Apprentices

G'day, here are a few different power tool kits + some extra tools electricians often use to help out apprentices new to the trade!
2022 PRICES BELOW IN AUD
🪙 1st TIER BUDGET
- MILWAUKEE 18V BRUSHLESS 2 PIECE 2 X 4.0AH COMBO KIT (+-$560)
or
- Milwaukee 12V 2.0Ah/4.0Ah Li-ion Cordless Fuel 3pce Combo Kit (+-$499)
💵 2nd Tier BUDGET
- MILWAUKEE 18V FUEL 4 PIECE 3 X 5.0AH COMBO KIT (+-$1374)
or
- 1st Tier plus 12v Hammer Drill and a 4-6A 12v Battery
💰 3rd Tier BUDGET
- MILWAUKEE 18V FUEL 5 PIECE 2 X 5.0AH COMBO KIT (+-$1599)
or
- 2nd Tier plus a Tool from the Extras List
⏳TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
02:11 Cheaper Budget
03:49 Medium Budget
04:36 Higher Budget
05:55 Extras
07:40 Conclusion
⚠️ WARNING
Do not attempt DIY Electrical work! All activities in this video have been performed by a Licensed Electrician for educational and entertainment purposes only. All work is done at your own risk. Corey Bruhn will not accept responsibility or liability, for any loss, damage, injury or negligence. Please consult a Registered Electrical Contractor or Electrical Inspector prior to dealing with any electrical installations. For more information visit: esv.vic.gov.au/DDIY

[@user-ed6xw6qj5p]

Ozito has really, really improved recently. Best budget by far

[@cosmicshorts5342]

Great videos. Been watching whole Saturday afternoon.

[@marshall2828]

Another great video. Really helping me figure out what tools I am going to want to get when I start an apprenticeship 👍

[@coreybruhn]

Glad to help 👍

[@platinum_one1870]

Another quality video, Thanks mate

[@sidharthsingh7515]

Hey mate, if youre looking for vid suggestions; perhaps sparky vans and van loadouts? Maybe utes vs vans? Another suggestion might be, in which situations you would run cables and how you go about doing it? Solid videos so far btw.

[@coreybruhn]

Appreciate the vid recommendations! I definitely wanna do a van loadout however ATM the work van I have has no shelves so everything's all over the place but I'm working on it. I'll also try and do some cable rough in videos this year as I'm going for my REC in Jan and will be able to work for myself (can't really record while I'm working for someone else as I'm not getting paid to film KZbin vids lol)

[@nateshalfnatty3519]

Great video btw the deals they have at Home Depot I HIGHLY RECOMMEND last month I bought the 18v set with a Hammer drill, impact drill 2 5.0 batteries, a charger and a free tool which I chose to be the single handed sawzall for only 400 dollars the deals are amazing

[@coreybruhn]

We're getting bloody ripped off here in Australia lol

[@fernandoramirezs6864]

Hi mate, you have great videos. would be good if you still making new videos. cheers.

[@Eoros_]

hey mate how do you go about switching tools for other tools in a kit? like the circ saw for the multitool

[@syrus1233]

Is the hydraulic surge good good for self drilling screws into thick metal?

[@JackHa]

hey Corey, i can tell you love your HYDRAULIC DRIVER since u mentioned it so many time, can you explain why you like the Hydraulic impact drive over the normal impact drive?

[@coreybruhn]

I like both. Hydraulic is quieter and feels nicer, plus the 12V impact is a lot lighter. It's not necessary to own though if you already have a normal impact driver

[@rg1614]

Hi Corey, do you use Fleece Dust Bags for you packout vacuum?

[@coreybruhn]

Nah I don't but now that you mention it I'm gonna pick some up next time I'm at total tools

[@longhui8003]

can u explan how to swipe tool or exchange them？

[@coreybruhn]

Sorry what do you mean?

[@JackHa]

you swap them by selling the one you got and buy a new /2nd hand one....

[@blairwilson9272]

Do you use a power tool to cut pvc pipe?

[@coreybruhn]

Yep you can use an angle grinder to cut into PVC, conduit cutters are more convenient for smaller stuff like 20mm and 25mm though

[@blairwilson9272]

@@coreybruhn Cheers! Good to know!

[@miki4758]

Do you try Hilti? For me Hilti is No1

[@coreybruhn]

Can't say I have mate

[@miki4758]

@@coreybruhn On large and heavy constructions where large hydropower facilities are built, you can only see Hilti. I've tried both, but Hilti is number 1, followed by Milwaukee, Bosch...

[@JackHa]

hilti is also first tier power tools with amazing service and when it come to large dia hole drilling , you hardly find anything that can beat hilti, but i kind of think Milwaukee is more foucs on sparky and they got tool purposely build for elec job. anyway both brand is going to cost you an arm plus a leg =D

[@miki4758]

@@JackHa I agree with your opinion completely 👍

[@pavelsidor]

Going to…. Bunnings today 😂

[@tinkrizmanic2747]

Electricians in AU need to buy their own power tools?

[@coreybruhn]

Yeah mate, does the boss pay for your tools where you're from?

[@tinkrizmanic2747]

@@coreybruhn Yes, I'm from Croatia but I think it's like that in most of europe. Some people buy their own hand tools (not necessary though) but buying power tools is basically unthinkable.

[@coreybruhn]

@@tinkrizmanic2747 Oh wow, you guys are lucky

[@liamjohnson1219]

@@tinkrizmanic2747 How much do qualified electricians earn in Croatia?

[@tinkrizmanic2747]

@@liamjohnson1219 It varies greatly from company to company (we don't have unions) but we have a big shortage right now of skilled trades so it's a very good living once you have some experience.

[@rn1985]

Milwaukee tools are overrated, I’ve seen so many red drills with crap triggers shit themselves and stop working. Batteries have no ventilation for cooling compared to other manufacturers. Bunnings grade tool marketed to the ‘professional’. (Tti own milwaukee ryobi and aeg)

[@gerardoblogselectric]

I like the milwuakee tools 🧰