Tools
Do-it-yourself home electrical work requires the use of electrical tools, and specific wire and home wiring equipment. This section addresses the most important and most commonly used basic electrical tools, and how to safely use, operate and work with them.
- Rack-a-Tiers
- Wire
- Proper Technique for Stripping Wire or Cable - Never Nick the Wire!
- Differences in Wire Colors Between England and North America
- Common Cable and Wire
This informative video demonstrates how to use an electrical meter to troubleshoot a common wiring problem - identifying which wires to connect to a new fixture. Continue reading →...
Every electrician's tool kit should include a good hammer. This article and infographic provide a good overview of this useful tool. Continue reading →...
Here is a perfect example of a situation where a meter is an invaluable tool, and tips on how to use it. You removed a ceiling fixture to replace it with a new one, and in the process you t...
An explanation of how a GFCI or ground fault circuit protector works and how it protects us from electric shock. Continue reading →...
Rack-a-Tiers offers many innovative products for the professional electrician or for the home electrical DIYer. The company was started by two electricians with a vision for improving their...
A discussion of wire found within the home or residential electrical environment, how wire is measured and the composition of most wire. Continue reading →...
My circuit breaker won’t reset. What is the problem? What can I check for? This is one of the most common issues that can happen within the home’s electrical system. Continue reading ...
This is a product review of the Mille-Rod Push-Pull polymer fishing tool demonstrating the use of the tool to fish in wire to puck lights. Continue reading →...
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