FEATURE: POWER TOOLS

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LEWIS BLAKEMORE

Electrical Lecturer Wigan and Leigh College Power tools are an important element to any electrician’s tool kit. The most-used power tools for electricians are saws, impact drivers and drills. The type of tool needed varies with the application and project the electrician is working on - what is essential for one electrician is not necessarily needed by all.

Look at this video by Electrician U, looking at the electrician's essential power tools

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1. What check should you perform on power tools before their use?

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2. What is the golden rule for the use of tools?

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When deciding to buy power tools, there are a number of factors to consider - quality of build, battery life/ charging times, price and weight to name but a few. Always remember to buy good quality tools that suit your needs.

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