Felipe Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 What are some electrical tools that are highly recommended when doing a home inspection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Ryon Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 I like to have a blender with me at all times. Really an electric screwdriver is about all you need aside from various battery powered tools like a moisture meter, laser pointer thermometer, gas leak detector, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 Originally posted by Loco-p What are some electrical tools that are highly recommended when doing a home inspection? 1. Electric screwdriver 2. Positronic Flux Capacitor I know I am incorrigible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Morrison Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 I really like testdriving my new Suretest and consider it my second favorite tool. My first, or course, being "broker repellant" (a 4' long dandelion blade). The next electrical tools I hope to acquire are Douglas' home and cell phone numbers so I can reach him any time of the day or night if I find myself in an electrical or other quandry. I wonder why he doesn't post them both on the CodeCheck site? It would certainly simplify my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Originally posted by Douglas Hansen My list, by priority of what's most important: 1. Protective eyewear 2. Cotton clothing Now, just stop right there. Are you suggesting that my sky blue, polyester leisure suit is inappropriate to wear while doing electrical inspections? 3. Non-contact voltage sensor 4. Insulated screwdrivers 5. neon tester 6. home-made wire gauge 7. Suretest 8. Wiggy 9. clamp-on with multimeter capability 10. I'm not sure about the positronic flux capacitor - maybe Scott can loan me a spare one! I've never understood the value of those clunky Wiggy things. Why would I need one if I had a multimeter? Also, what's your recipe for a homemade wire gauge? - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renron Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Jim, Good question for the "board members","Also, what's your reciepe for a homemade wire gauge?" I read on another thread that someone made theirs out of plexiglass during a discussion group at a local meeting. If anyone remembers the process for manufacturing one, could you please post the directions? I am sure many of us newbies would like to own one but are too cheap to buy one for >$20.(me) Photos would help..... I like pretty pictures...... Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n/a15 Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Originally posted by Douglas Hansen "you put samples of wire about 3 inches long, perpendicular to the tape, spaced a couple of inches apart." I thought that the actually diameter of a copper wire can vary within a given guage if the insulating capacity of the insulation wrap is greater or lesser. Wouldn't you need several labeled samples of say 12 guage wire and then wouldn't you also have to be able to read the labeling on the wire that you were comparing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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