Electrical Tools
Laser Distance Measurer
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Laser Distance Measurer: A tool that uses laser beams to accurately measure distances. Used in planning conduit runs, cable lengths and mounting heights.
Conduit Bender
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Conduit Bender: A tool used to shape electrical conduit for clean, precise runs around corners, into switchboards or across ceilings.
Knockout Punch
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Knockout Punch: A tool used to create clean holes in metal enclosures for conduit or cable entry. Commonly used when installing switchboards.
Hole Saw
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Hole Saw: A circular cutting tool used to drill large holes in walls, timber, or metal for junction boxes, conduits, or fittings.
Electrician’s Knife
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Electrician’s Knife: A compact folding knife designed for stripping cable sheaths, cutting insulation, and general utility tasks.
Torpedo Level
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Torpedo Level: A compact spirit level used to ensure switches, outlets, and conduits are mounted level. Fits easily in a tool pouch.
Voltage Detector Pen
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Voltage Detector Pen: A non-contact tester that lights up or beeps when placed near live voltage. Ideal for quick safety checks before working.
Fish Tape
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Fish Tape: A flexible tool used to route new wiring through walls, conduits, or ceiling spaces. Essential for rough-ins and renovations.
Crimping Tool
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Crimping Tool: Used to attach lugs, connectors or terminals to electrical cables by compressing them securely onto the conductor.
Wire Stripper
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Wire Stripper: A handheld tool used to remove insulation from electrical wires without damaging the conductor underneath.
Megger
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Megger: A brand name often used generically for insulation resistance testers. Measures high resistance values in cables and devices to detect insulation breakdowns.
Test and Tag Machine
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Test and Tag Machine: Equipment used to inspect and certify electrical appliances as safe, in accordance with Australian workplace safety standards (AS/NZS 3760).
Continuity Tester
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Continuity Tester: Confirms a complete path for current flow within a wire or component. Commonly used in cable and switch testing.
Earth Tester
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Earth Tester: Measures the resistance of an earthing system to ensure safe dissipation of fault currents into the ground. Critical for compliance and safety.
Phase Rotation Tester
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Phase Rotation Tester: A tool used on three-phase systems to determine the correct phase sequence, ensuring motors spin in the intended direction.
Socket Tester
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Socket Tester: A plug-in device that checks the wiring of power outlets, identifying faults like reversed polarity or missing earth connections.
Clamp Meter
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Clamp Meter: A device that measures current flow without needing to disconnect wiring. Ideal for measuring live conductors safely in tight spaces.
Insulation Resistance Tester
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Insulation Resistance Tester: A specialised tester used to measure how effectively electrical insulation resists current flow, helping identify damaged cables or moisture ingress.
Voltage Tester
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Voltage Tester: A tool used to quickly check if voltage is present in a circuit or outlet. Used to confirm a circuit is live or safely isolated.
Multimeter
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Multimeter: A versatile handheld instrument used to measure voltage, current, and resistance. Essential for fault finding and circuit testing in both AC and DC systems.