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3 Electrical Tools that Homeowners Should Have in Cos Cob, CT 06807
As an electrician in Cos Cob, CT, I depend on my electrical tools for my livelihood.  Having good quality tools and having the right one for the task at hand is of the most important parts of what I do.  I carry a large number of tools and materials with me, but there are a few that every homeowner should have in their toolbox.  
 
One of my favorite tools is a non-contact voltage detector. Basically, it can detect live current through the insulation on a wire.  The one I use is made by Klein Tools, which has been making linesman tools for about 150 years. I use this electrical tool everyday. Many manufacturers make similar products and they usually cost between $10 and $20.  Let’s say that you turn the switch on a lamp and it does not work.  The problem could be the bulb, the switch, or the outlet.  With this tester, I put it on the cord and determine if the cord going to the fixture is live.  If so, I unscrew the bulb and put my tester in the socket to determine if the bulb has power.  If it does, I go replace the bulb.  If ... more

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