What Tools Should I Buy For My First Day as Apprentice Electrician?

[Apache]

yes, but i still dont want to go through a year of posts just to make sure i know of every thread in existance. no point when we have a resident search engine!

I'm going to take that as a compliment

existence

 

[Andy™]

take it as what you want!

 

[a1]

existence

For crying out loud - You are starting to be like some of those off of SF. Don't worry about peoples spelling.

X(

Now, anymore of that and I will give you the sleeping medication and chuck you in the padded cell next to Specs.

 

[L-E_Fault]

http://thecrimpcompany.com/scpro/crimp/products/productsmoredetails.asp?id=5706

What about this? it has everything you'll need.

Tim

 

[Apache]

For crying out loud - You are starting to be like some of those off of SF. Don't worry about peoples spelling. X(

Now, anymore of that and I will give you the sleeping medication and chuck you in the padded cell next to Specs.

oh mr Admin sir!

You're less fun when you are stressy and revising. Was only pulling Andy's leg. I can't spell for toffee.



btw "anymore" is two words................

*Patchy hides behind his chair*

Hope exams are going ok for you? ?:|

 

[Andy™]

oh mr Admin sir!You're less fun when you are stressy and revising. Was only pulling Andy's leg. I can't spell for toffee.



btw "anymore" is two words................

*Patchy hides behind his chair*

Hope exams are going ok for you? ?:|

nothingwrong with makingtwo wordsinto oneword

or eevn spleilng evrey tinhg worng

 

[Riggy]

I'd take nothing on the first day, except perhaps some Tunnocks Caramel Wafers!

Seriously, the guys you work with will know the best tools for their particular brand of electricianing, listen to them, and buy what they recommend.

I uderstand what some of the other posters have said but frankly if you turn up with something to lift floor boards when you are training as a maintenance electrician in factory you'll look silly.

All the best, and welcome to our world.

 

[Apache]

I'd take nothing on the first day, except perhaps some Tunnocks Caramel Wafers!Seriously, the guys you work with will know the best tools for their particular brand of electricianing, listen to them, and buy what they recommend.

I uderstand what some of the other posters have said but frankly if you turn up with something to lift floor boards when you are training as a maintenance electrician in factory you'll look silly.

All the best, and welcome to our world.

Good point - mind you'd be pushed to find any type of spark that doesn't need some sidecutters and a few screwdrivers

 

[Andy™]

Good point - mind you'd be pushed to find any type of spark that doesn't need some sidecutters and a few screwdrivers

i only use side cutters for alarm cable...

 

[Apache]

i only use side cutters for alarm cable...

what do you cut T&E with?

 

[Andy™]

what do you cut T&E with?

straight through 25/35mm tails, 16mm twin etc

 

[Apache]

straight through 25/35mm tails, 16mm twin etc

why not use them for alarm cable and do-away with the sidecutters?

 

[Andy™]

why not use them for alarm cable and do-away with the sidecutters?

because of the shape, its hard to strip more than 1 core at the same time. with side cutters and a little practice, you can strip the insulation from all 6 cores in one go

also, there are not many people ive worked with who can manage to strip twin with them!

 

[Riggy]

Good point - mind you'd be pushed to find any type of spark that doesn't need some sidecutters and a few screwdrivers

Agreed, but not on day one, and you gain the respect of your mentors so much quicker if you buy the "right" brand of sidecutters and screwdrivers - I still buy Elliott Lucas pliers now 28 years later!

 

[batty]

Knipex a bit of da ja vous here.

Batty

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

well i have a good excuse for not knowing about it!

All excuses MUST be handed to Admin & signed by your parent or guardian to be valid!!!

 

[green-hornet]

well done pre-apprentice.

As for tools I would hold fire for a while

Main duties you will have is observation and general dogs body for some time to come.

You will foot ladders until your legs get sore, you will be sent for tools that do not exist and be asked to do things you would never ask your mum to do.

Unfotunately this is the only humour electricians have when a green recruit come amongst them.

The main tools you will need for the first few months are as follows.

A good sense of humour

If you give be prepared to take.

Never take anything said as personal

Be strong show that you mean business.

Being an electrician is a bit like being in the army, yes we have rules regarding appropiate behaviour but on site if you do not get on with fellow workers then you are doomed.

You will meet every type of personality you ever imagined, the walter mitty, the I know it all, the joker, the downright nasty sod and the really good sparky.

Ignore the idiots and learn from those who know what they are doing.

Join in the conversations without making out that you know everything.

You will learn more by keeping your eyes and ears open than your mouth, and thats a fact.

Side cutters and a few drivers are all you will need, besides a likable nature.

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

For crying out loud - You are starting to be like some of those off of SF. Don't worry about peoples spelling. X(

Now, anymore of that and I will give you the sleeping medication and chuck you in the padded cell next to Specs.

WTF admin!!! :OX(

don't put him next to me..

Please Please Please!!!PrayPrayPrayPrayPrayPray

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

what do you cut T&E with?

TEETH! ]

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

oh mr Admin sir!You're less fun when you are stressy and revising. Was only pulling Andy's leg. I can't spell for toffee.



btw "anymore" is two words................

*Patchy hides behind his chair*

Hope exams are going ok for you? ?:|

ffs Patch!!

we have had this before on another post way back in Admins archive....

for toffee is spelt..

'F' 'O' 'R' 'space' 'T' 'O' 'F' 'F' 'E' 'E'

now go and learn it before you come back and post anymore! X( ]