2.2.5 Electrician’s Hand Tools
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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.