The selection of appropriate tools guarantees the comfort and safety of each installer's work. Regardless of whether you specialize in electricity or plumbing, you should pay special attention to the products you use in your daily duties. Check out the overview of the tools that must be in your equipment!
From this article you will learn:
- why it is worth using professional tools when working as an installer,
- which tools cannot be missing in your equipment,
- what products are worth investing in.
Professional tools in the work of an installer - why is it worth it?
Every electrical installer and plumber should equip themselves with solid tools from renowned manufacturers. A trusted brand is a guarantee of high-quality workmanship, which translates into, among other things:
- Convenience - you use your tools for many hours almost every day. You often use force for this purpose. It is therefore important that their use is as tiring and as comfortable as possible. You will get such a guarantee by investing in professional products of well-known brands.
- Speed - the reliable design of the tools will allow you to significantly speed up the implementation of specific tasks. You don't have to worry about any faults or the need to make problematic corrections.
- Ease of use - any problems resulting from the use of low-quality tools lengthen the work and negatively affect its effects. Therefore, it is worth choosing products that are ergonomic and intuitive to use.
- Image - the equipment used by the installer affects its perception by clients. If you want to build a stable position on the market, you must pay attention to this aspect.
- Safety - this is undoubtedly the most important aspect resulting from the use of professional tools from renowned manufacturers. They promote occupational health and safety, minimizing the risk of serious accidents.
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Installer's essentials - what tools must be in your equipment?
Now that you know why tools play a key role in an installer's work, it's time to answer the question which products must be included in your equipment. They will include not only hand tools and power tools, but also additional accessories. Let's look at them one by one.
Hand tools
Hand tools are the pillar of every installer's equipment. They include a whole host of different tools, but it's quite easy to select those that are most important for electricians and plumbers. These include:
- Open-end and ring wrenches - this is a whole group of products, the selection of which should be adapted to the specific nature of the work you perform. They are used for screwing and unscrewing easily accessible screws. They differ in the way of use and ergonomics. The greatest comfort is provided by socket wrenches, such as the Ironside ratchet from Onninen.
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Universal and specialized pliers - in the case of installers dealing with air conditioning and ventilation, Swedish wrenches and adjustable pliers will play a particularly important role. The ability to adjust the jaw spacing allows these tools to be used when working with pipes, nuts and bolts of many different sizes. One of the leading producers of wrenches is the Ironside brand, whose pliers are available at the Onninen wholesaler. Another example of professional equipment is the FXA pipe wrench . In this category, it is also worth mentioning the tools necessary in the work of an electrician, which include curved pliers and nose pliers. They allow you to perform various operations on cables and wires. - Screwdrivers - this is one of the absolutely basic equipment of every installer. When choosing this type of tools, pay attention to their ergonomic shape, including the comfort of the handle. This will guarantee the safety of their long-term use. Electricians should also be interested in the insulation parameters of screwdrivers.
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Insulation stripper - a device that electricians use not only to strip insulation, but also to non-invasively cut the wire sheath or crimp cable ends. Using this tool significantly speeds up the pace of work. If you are looking for solid products from this category, choose, for example, the Ironside insulation stripper, available in our online wholesaler. - Electrical tester - another device that must be included in an electrician's equipment. Thanks to it, you can safely check whether there is voltage in the electrical circuit. In this case, the built-in lamp serves as an indicator.
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Power tools
Many installation works can be accelerated and improved by using power tools. They are usually used for processing various materials and products. The basic devices include:
- Impact hammers, hammer drills - equipment necessary especially for major renovations and installations from scratch. Thanks to them, you can make holes in any surface and prepare the building walls for running various types of cables. You will need additional accessories for the impact hammer, such as drills, hole saws or chisels. Efficient devices of this type include, for example, a hammer drill and a Scheppach impact hammer from the Onninen range.
- Drill with screwdriver - a universal device that can be powered by a battery. It will be useful not only when making holes in relatively soft materials, but above all when fastening screws. The power of the tool can range from 3.6 to 18 V. The higher it is, the greater its capabilities.
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A grinder is a tool without which it is difficult to imagine any finishing work. When choosing it, it is worth paying special attention to both the power supply method and the noise generated. Our offer includes, for example, Scheppach angle grinders , designed to work with standard grinding discs. - Digital measuring tools - traditional measuring instruments are increasingly being replaced by their digital equivalents in installation works. They usually take the form of multi-function multimeters used to measure voltage, resistance, circuit continuity and ambient temperature. It is also worth purchasing digital detectors that work like a probe. They are able to detect various types of structures, for example under plaster.
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Accessories
Depending on your specialization, you will also need various accessories in your kit. An electrician will make good use of, among other things, insulating tapes, and a plumber will use pipe cleaning equipment. It is always worth purchasing a universal spirit level or a traditional tape measure in case the digital multimeter fails at a critical moment.
You will find the necessary installer tools at Onninen!
The Onninen installation wholesaler offers high-quality tools from well-known manufacturers. You will easily find the necessary tools for cutting, drilling and processing various products among them. So check out the Onninen range and choose equipment tailored to your individual needs!