As an electrician in the town of Central Greenwich, CT 06830 people always ask me how they can save money. Keep reading to find out what 3 Money-Saving Tools I recommend you should have as a homeowner and how to use it!
Non-Contact Voltage Detector
Price:$10 to $20
So what is this? It can detect live current through the insulation on a wire. The one I use is made by Klein Tools; I use this electrical tool everyday. So 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, all I do is 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 there is no power going to the socket, I replace the switch.
Three-Prong Plug In Tester
Price: $5 to $8 with GFI Tester
These plug-in testers can tell me if the outlet is live and if it is wired correctly. When I jiggle the tester around a little, I can tell if the jaws are making good contact on the blades of the tester, and if the outlet needs to be replaced. The GFI tester tells me if the GFI or GFCI trips when it is supposed to, or if it should be replaced.
Klein Tools 10 in 1 screwdriver
Price: $15 to $20
This one screwdriver allows me to carry fewer tools in my tool pouch, save weight, and complete jobs faster because I spend less time looking for a tool. This Klein screwdriver is my default screwdriver on most tasks. The quality is great and stands up to the abuse that I put it through. As long as you do not use it as a chisel or pry bar, it will last a long time.
Every homeowner should invest in these 3 tools to save money and time long term. In some cases, it can even prevent you having to call an electrician!
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