Top 5 Tools every Apprentice should have. Electrician UK.

[@liquidsnake6879]

For me you need to include a voltage tester as well essential tool to get to know before they ever dream of messing around with anything involving electricity, i'd consider adding safety glasses and boots as well, saw someone step on a nail once in a build, wasn't pretty since then i always wear boots, rubber soles with some kind of protection from penetration from nails or any other nonsense hanging about on a site, probably kneepads and gloves would also be nice seeing as you're gonna be crawling around places a lot lol

[@saw6386]

you don't need a voltage tester if you have fingers😂

[@christiansanchez982]

@@saw6386you’re a jackass that was funny 😂 (don’t take the jackass part the wrong way)

[@RioDsai]

Volt stick 😂

[@mousstaphameskine9307]

1. Wire stripper Jokari style 2. Cutting plyers 3. Multi head screwdriver 4. Volt tester 5. Foldable ruler

[@rossdavis6837]

Imma go get these now 🙌🏼

[@RDavisElectrical]

😅😂😂

[@OnTheGoKRO]

Lmfao

[@saschameier3264]

The most important tool would be a voltage meter ;)

[@DanielGarcia-fh6of]

As an American journeyman I would say The first thing an apprentice should do is learn the names of all the material that is commonly used you have no need for tools until you know what you’re doing and why

[@poyo3582]

And he didn't even mention the most important tool of all the kliens!

[@Delli10]

Great Advise.

[@Nyle95]

​@@poyo3582Which Kleins?

[@poyo3582]

@@Nyle95 the hammer

[@Nyle95]

@@poyo3582 I've had a look online and there's a few different types. Is it one with an orange handle or the blue head?

[@collectiveleak]

I have that same stabila mini level. Im an industrial tech, super handy and sits inside the lid of my top box

[@donotrobme9295]

Calibrate often

[@lwktuber]

I agree. Where is the digital VM?

[@colink2967]

If you’re in America, kc tools sales are your best friend!!

[@KoDiaKuL]

Cable/conductors insulation strippers. Phase tester. Torque screwdriver. Crimping tool.

[@empire0]

Volt stick #1. The very first job I ever did, I got sent into a crawl space to splice some wires that I was told were dead, and sure enough as I moved them in the box they hit the side and shorted out. My boss gave me a volt stick after that😂 Absolutely necessary tool to have

[@robinn9951]

if you are just starting out, your 1st block will mainly cover health and safety. Until then, grab a brush and pan. Worst job to clean up after others, but someone gotta do it. Practice your wax on, wax off.

[@drmarsh4287]

Pair of lineman pliers and a 6 in 1 screw driver. Got ya😂

[@LightningBolt-sf9mt]

Klein 11 in 1

[@dennisfenton992]

Thank you. You’re not an Electrican without your lineman pliers.

[@drmarsh4287]

@@dennisfenton992 I'm not even an electrician. 😂 I'm a carpenter who has to redo their work.

[@internationalbusiness5877]

100% right!

[@Tele999zzz]

...and the tool bag. Looks good

[@lgzz4885]

I really wish Knipexs regular stripper combo pliers came in insulated. I like the blue/red variant better, but I really would like to be fully insulated 🤔

[@ElectricalCurrent-bz7ou]

You're really not supposed to work on anything live so it's basically pointless

[@fananderson3913]

@@ElectricalCurrent-bz7ouyou can use insulated tools on dead circuits too. It’s a easy way to be a bit safer just in case

[@razzek2638]

Add a broom, boys! 😂

[@Sparky272]

Blasphemous. Don’t get tricked by this guys. He’s obviously a carpenter

[@LIAFL]

Yeah I’m an electrician apprentice and I still don’t know what’s a broom is 😂

[@jacobjohnson2948]

nah the general workers sweep. general contractor rather pay someone $12 an hour to sweep vs $150 an hour.

[@karvast5726]

I don’t know how you can make a list of essential tools for an electrician without including a voltage tester

[@kierenhudson6331]

Because the company provide them as a necessity as standard

[@tommyshadow66]

Because if you are a day one Apprentice you should not be anywhere without a journeyman. And honestly shouldn't touch anything live for a long time

[@kierenhudson6331]

@tommyshadow66 I already qualified in 2016 under local authority. I went back to restudy last year to gain Mt 19th edition. I have plenty of know how so apprenticeship arnt already new to the game. I'm 27 now

[@Reddotreticle]

My setup is exactly the same to the tool by the looks of it 😂

[@matt4436]

No voltage indicator?

[@chrisegan3992]

Needs to be top 20 but those will get u started

[@Dino-gj3br]

Don't call diagonal cutters side cutters they are different.

[@Blackdynasty123]

I've never bought a hammer I use my kliens but I'm breaking down and going to get this small wiha electrical hammer can't wait .really just need for when I cut boxes to fit the studs I have to beat them flat and sucks using kliens

[@brianfreland9065]

You can get a Stabila level set for like 250...They're the best

[@maxxlawrence3910]

The real question for me is brand. Knipex or Wiha? Milwaukee or Dewalt?

[@mcoys1029]

Yh you gonna need a lot more than just those tools 😂

[@drippy_pics9086]

just starting out u really just need basic hand tools and a drill and impact

[@olvera6710]

He said top 5. Never that those were the only tools.

[@bluetoothtv]

👌🔥

[@fredii4296]

Do you need to buy your tools on your own? Here in Germany a apprentice gets all the good tools at the start of his 3.5 apprentice years from his company and when something breaks the company he is working for gets him a new one. I would be very interested how this is managed in other countries.

[@MB-zj3er]

In America you would supply the hand tools. The contractor supplies the power tools. But this may vary with non-union scumbag contactors.

[@craiggallagher8397]

Love a good tool

[@RabidHeadHunter]

Electrical tester? Maybe a voltage meter?

[@tanveerkhan9221]

Don't worry about multimetre just lick the cable if it tingles then it's live

[@adegboyegunkehinde1864]

😂😂

[@alltapzllc]

Can you link me the electrical code book you use for the UK & Italy 🇮🇹 area?(: if one exists.

[@tambosnipes1652]

I have a dewalt version of the screw drivera

[@joemilton1010]

What brand are the pliers and hammer?

[@plumbraider2265]

Knipex for the pliers. I believe the hammer is wiha

[@hloyhesit8403]

Should an apprentice really need insulated tools? Should they be in a situation risky enough to warrant use of that?

[@Alex-jo2oi]

Shouldn’t be but there’s some dodgy shit that goes on sometimes unfortunately. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

[@verdiac6575]

On site you can't just trust things are dead. Always need to be safe out there if your wiring anything

[@fittermatt]

Best way to learn early on whether you’re right for the job or not - natural selection 😂😂😂

[@kacperchrusciel890]

I think the company should buy them that stuff

[@stopgweeninq]

My linemen’s is my hammer 🔨 😂

[@planesimple8619]

What about a tea spoon and a kettle?

[@3axiss]

Boss should have all that in his van

[@sean5988]

I’ve been an electrician for 12 years and have never had a hammer 😂

[@LightningBolt-sf9mt]

Linesmans are the eletricans hammer

[@stephentruckey8895]

Baby ass hammer 😂

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[@carlosvelasquez331]

U.S version Level Tape measure Pencil Screwdriver NCV Indicator* Couple hundred hours of working safely experience - don't touch hot shit

[@Iamscorpio]

Can you post the names/links to the tools in this video? Don't want to buy a dodgy brand etc

[@KoDiaKuL]

For wire and cable cutters he uses Knipex, but also Wiha is very good. For wire and cable strippers you can buy Jokari, Weicon, Haupa. For screwdrivers he uses Wera but Wiha is also an alternative.

[@Bart-Did-it]

Why does everything look brand new ?

[@ThisGuyCJ]

Wera, Wiha, & Knipex on an Aprentice Salary..? Maybe if they were Pittsburgh 😅

[@denis_0088]

FIRST LIVE TESTING SCREWDRIVER

[@wirefeed3419]

I cannot believe #1 was not a multi meter for testing voltages, grounds and phases. Unless the Apprentice is only being “limited” to pulling new construction wiring and mounting boxes. He/She won’t learn 💩 if that is all they are being Used to do as an apprentice.

[@christophoi4061]

Go through your veto bag please

[@dankdutch]

what hammer is that

[@RDavisElectrical]

Wiha electricians hammer

[@MisterRay11]

Lyman’s plyers

[@RDavisElectrical]

Linesman pliers

[@EmmanuelIroka]

yes all that are needed but you don't mention 1 thing

[@anelectrician]

Don't forget a tool bag

[@MrMarmite99]

Croppers > side cutters

[@WizardsArt]

I use my side cutters as a hammer keeps the weight of the belt down haha

[@josephmunoz640]

Can you get these in america

[@LightningBolt-sf9mt]

Na they don't sell tools in America we have to chew wires with our teeth and tighten screws down with your fingernails

[@SwiftyisThemann]

Personally i dont think apprentices need anything insulated most journeyman/masters wont even allow an apprentice to work on a live circuit

[@fananderson3913]

Do you wear a seatbelt when driving your car? Because it’s against the rules to crash your car into others. But mistakes happen

[@SwiftyisThemann]

@fananderson3913 I wear my seat belt cause it's the law... if I was never driving would I wear a seat belt? No just like I wouldn't use insulated tools because I wouldn't be working on live circuits and even on live circuits unless it's the panel you won't die, it won't feel great but you won't die

[@olvera6710]

@@SwiftyisThemannhaha you only wear a seat belt because it’s the law? Wow you’re not very smart. Using insulated tools won’t hurt you one bit.

[@SwiftyisThemann]

@@olvera6710 it will sure as fuck hurt your wallet especially as an apprentice

[@5ghostshadow]

My hammer doesn’t look like that

[@luis-nu2dk]

LUFKIN 💪🏼 I work for Alexander Electrical Inc in LUFKIN TX

[@Anon-s5h]

You forgot the most important tool lol a pair of linesman pliers

[@RDavisElectrical]

This ain’t merica mate 😅

[@Anon-s5h]

@@RDavisElectrical sorry mate, what do you guys use to twist cables?

[@RDavisElectrical]

@@Anon-s5h we don’t twist cables here my man. It’s bad practice

[@auburntigerzz]

@@RDavisElectrical how is it bad practice? Do you just use wire nuts and not twist prior or something?

[@plumbraider2265]

@@auburntigerzz wago’s

[@thainguyen3813]

Hi

[@Ppp-kk6hw]

Poundland tools good 😂😂😂

[@rbruce5270]

no multimeter?😂

[@Person12783]

For an apprentice who doesnt even know what their doing yet or how to use it? If something needs tested let the boss do that

[@mikehunt8968]

​@@Person12783No, the first thing they need to learn is how to test if something is LIVE! Safety first!!!!

[@Person12783]

@@mikehunt8968 completely agree but a volt stick should do just fine, if its anymore complicated than that for a first year then the boss should be informed and he should conduct a proper test

[@mikehunt8968]

@@Person12783 If they don't have the basic aptitude then they'll be a danger to everyone around them, let alone themselves ... Basic electrical safety BEFORE they get to work on real installations... As far as volt sticks go, you can easily get false readings... my Fluke stick is so insensitive you have to get it on the right side of a 3 core flex! It's absolutely useless, where as my cheap one from screwfix is sensitive enough to trace wires in a wall!

[@Roy-gz2go]

They look like children's tools

[@kristianhasund611]

Ensto pliers M8...

[@ryiman6079]

Prong tester all day long

[@DetroitEast]

Tester

[@OnTheGoKRO]

I hate when videos say “apprentice should have” more like a “professional should have”. These videos try to make these brands for newbies 😂. YEAH RIGHHT…. Title should say “every professional should use these brands”…. Apprentices don’t need top of the line products

[@lpmuzza3274]

Padsaw

[@spencerwyche2552]

Did you get that 5 oz. hammer from under your sink?What are you going to nail,demo,or otherwise with that Mattel kid hammer😂

[@tylerwaddell5216]

Horrible list, doesn’t even have linesman’s

[@lukemills2495]

Sweeping brush

[@newmanmarka28]

Dat ain't no klein!!