2.2.5 Electrician’s Hand Tools

2.2.5.a. Electrician’s Tool Kit          

Specifications:

  • Journeyman Tool Set, 41 pieces (Klein Tools #80141)
  • Electrician’s fiberglass straight-claw hammer, 16 oz. (Klein Tools #807-18)
  • Combination wrench set, 12 pieces, standard (Klein Tools #68404)
  • 3/8” drive socket wrench set, 20 pieces (Klein Tools #65508)
  • 1/4” drive socket wrench set, 13 pieces (Klein Tools #65500)
  • Hex key set, 3/16″, 7/32″, 1/4″, 5/16″, 3/8″ (Klein Tools #70571)
  • Tool pouch/belt combination set (#5710M), or optional tool bag (Klein Tools #58890)

Suggested Quantity:  One set minimum per class; one set for every 4 to 5 participants is preferred

Importance Rating:Essential

Comments:  Detailed tool safety instruction is suggested before each activity.


2.2.5.b. Specialty Tools

Specifications:

  • 100’ fiberglass tape measure (#946100)
  • Ratcheting PVC conduit cutter, ½”-2” (#50501)
  • 50’ fiberglass fish tape (#56009)
  • Utility knife blade dispenser, 100 blades (#44102)
  • Hole saw kit, 7/8”-4½” (#31640)
  • Knockout punch kit, ½”-2” (#53732)
  • Step drill bits, coated (#59003T and #59014T)
  • Masonry drill bit set, carbide tip, 4 pieces (#53004)
  • Titanium drill bit set, regular point, 15 pieces (#53001)
  • Hack saw (#701S)
  • Hack saw blades, 10 pack (#1200BIP)
  • Ratcheting cable cutters (#63060)
  • Electrician’s torque tool kit (#57060)
  • Greenlee 45500 ratcheting crimper for terminals

Suggested Quantity:  One set.

Importance Rating:These are desirable but not essential.

Comments:These are typical electrical installation tools that may be required for any PV installation.

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