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Electrician Tool Reviews & Buying Guides

When you talk to electricians, tools become a sort of sacred thing. Everyone has their favorites. Still, we have swayed more than one journeyman by placing a new tool in his hands. Our electrical tool reviews aim to reveal what electricians think about new products coming to market.
Our hands-on electrical tool reviews take things like press tools and metal hole saws and find out if they work faster than existing products. Manufacturers are quick to make claims, but testing those claims is what helps Pros and know if a tool can cut it in the field. Our Pro electricians work with us to determine whether or not new tools are accurate, ergonomic, and/or just plain helpful.

November 28, 2016 0

Ideal Vol-Con Elite Voltage/Continuity Tester

by Adam Spafford

The Ideal Vol-Con Elite Voltage/Continuity Tester combines attributes of a solenoid tester, such as a vibration mode and low impedance, with […]

November 24, 2016 0

Milwaukee Exact 12T U-Style Dies

by Adam Spafford

Crimping connectors is at the core of the electrical installation process. Often core tasks are so standardized that the innovation […]

November 21, 2016 0

Southwire SIMpull Fish Tape Video

by PTR Editorial Staff

The new Southwire SIMpull Fish Tape line consists of eight new models varying in leader type, width, length and case […]

November 18, 2016 0

Ridgid Swiv-L-Punch Knockout Punch Head

by Adam Spafford

The new Ridgid Swiv-L-Punch Knockout Punch Head is one of three interchangeable heads designed for Ridgid’s new RE 6 electrical […]

Milwaukee M18 FORCE LOGIC 9T Utility Cutter

November 16, 2016 0

Milwaukee M18 Force Logic 1590 ACSR Cable Cutter

by Adam Spafford

There’s a new cutter option for utility linemen in the Milwaukee M18 Force Logic 1590 ACSR Cable Cutter. It features […]

November 15, 2016 0

Ridgid RE 12-M Manual Hydraulic Crimp Tool

by Adam Spafford

The Ridgid RE 12-M Manual Hydraulic Crimp Tool is the new crimper in town for copper lugs and connectors up […]

Milwaukee M18 FORCE LOGIC 3-inch underground cable cutter with wireless remote

November 8, 2016 0

Milwaukee M18 Underground Cable Cutter with Remote

by Adam Spafford

Arc flashes are an ever-present danger when cutting cable, so linemen must move far away from the cut to avoid […]

Milwaukee M18 Force Logic 750 MCM Crimper

October 19, 2016 0

Milwaukee M18 Force Logic Crimpers

by Adam Spafford

Milwaukee hopes to improve the electrical connector installation process with the new Milwaukee M18 Force Logic Crimpers for 750 MCM and […]

October 18, 2016 0

Klein 15-in-1 Multi-Bit Screwdrivers (32290)

by PTR Editorial Staff

Multi-purpose tools are any Pro’s best friend. They reduce the number of tools you need to carry which maximizes the […]

October 17, 2016 0

JET JWS Series Web Strap Hoists

by Adam Spafford

The new JET JWS Series web strap hoists are designed for a wide range of lifting, pulling and holding operations. Some typical applications include […]