Electrical Tools
Multimeters, voltage testers, wire strippers, crimping tools, and cable detectors - the electrical safety and testing tools you need when managing first and second fix electrical work.
Cable Detectors: What They Find, What They Miss, and How to Use One Before Drilling
The UK guide to cable detectors. Why wall scanners miss dead circuits and plastic pipes, which walls defeat them, and what to buy from £20 to £120.
Crimping Tools: Why You Need One, What to Buy, and How to Crimp Properly
The UK guide to crimping tools for domestic electrical work. Ratchet vs basic, bootlace ferrule sizes, and what to buy from £6-12.
Multimeters: What to Buy, How to Use One Safely, and Why CAT Ratings Matter
The UK homeowner's guide to digital multimeters. How to test sockets, check continuity, and avoid unsafe meters. Budget models from £13-30.
Safe Isolation and Proving Dead: The Procedure That Stops People Getting Killed
The complete UK guide to safe isolation. Prove-test-prove sequence, MCB lockout devices from £10 – £15, and what your electrician should be doing.
Voltage Testers: NCV Pens, Two-Pole Testers, and Socket Testers Explained
The complete UK guide to voltage testing tools. NCV pens from £8-13, two-pole testers, socket testers, and why you need more than one.
Wire Strippers: Types, Techniques, and What to Buy for UK Domestic Wiring
The complete UK guide to wire strippers for domestic electrical work. Which type handles your cable size, how to strip without nicking conductors, and what to buy from £6-11.