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Electrician's Tools

Browse our selection of electrician's tools, we have just what you need when it comes to working safely with electrics. Selecting the right tools and accessories for the job will help you to complete your DIY tasks to your best ability.

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  • Cable tools
  • VDE screwdrivers
  • Pliers
  • Electrical testing
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  • Safety & workwear
  • How to add more electrical sockets
  • How to fit ceiling lights
  • How to fit outdoor lights
  • How to replace a light switch
  • How to fit and replace electric sockets
Stanley branded cable strippers

Cable tools

Magnusson branded VDE screwdrivers, set of 5 that are yellow and red in colour

VDE screwdrivers

LAP branded electrical testing equipment containing testing pen and a separate sensor

Electrical testing

Irwin branded set of 3 pliers

Pliers

10 rolls of electrical tape in different colours

Electrical tape

1 stanley material toolbag, 1 erbauer stackable tool boxes on a trolley and a sotrage box in blue with multiple drawers

Tool storage

Stanley worklight and Diall red and black in colour torch

Torches & worklights

2 step ladders, 1 with 4 steps and 1 with 2 stpes and a work platform all made from aluminium

Ladders & steps

DeWalt branded 18V XR cordless drill

Cordless drills

DeWalt branded18V XR cordless multi-tool

Multi tools

Stanley Fatmax branded retractable cutting knife

Cutting tools

Selection of workwear, 1 pair black cargo work trousers, 1 hi-vis yellow jack, 1 Site branded work boot

Safety & workwear

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How to fit & replace electric sockets

Find out how to fit and replace electric sockets with our guide. Before adding a socket, ensure that it will be compliant with IEE electrical regulations.

How to add more electrical sockets

Replacing a socket or converting a single socket into a double are simple jobs. Sockets can be surface or flush mounted.
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