Spacer
Home » How-To Information » Electrical and Electronics » Wiring Projects » Electrical Tools and Supplies » Essential Miscellaneous Accessories for Electrical Projects

Home Projects and Info

Find Qualified Kitchen/Bath Contractors
Select Service:
Enter Zip:

Community Forums

Featuring over 100 topics of interest to DoItYourselfers.

DIY Centers

Email Page   Print Page

Essential Miscellaneous Accessories for Electrical Projects

  • Currently3.11/5 Stars
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
out of 413 votes

« Previous
Next »

Lamp Holder

  • Used to hold light sockets where design is not a concern. Often used in garages or basements, or as a temporary fixture.
  • One type has a pull chain to turn it on. The other, a keyless lampholder, does not have a chain. Another type has a socket, two receptacles and a pull chain that turns off the lamp but not the receptacles.
  • Typically is a round porcelain fixture with a socket with prewired leads ready for connecting to a circuit. It also has screw holes for mounting it to a box.
  • Another type is the Pigtail. It is merely a socket with wire leads and without a fixture. It is also used for temporary lighting or for testing.

    •  



    Fish Tape

  • Also known as a snake
  • Used for pulling the electrical cable or wire through the wall or through electrical conduit.
  • Often comes in lengths of 25 or 50 feet, 1/2” or 3/4” wide with a hook on one end. Also comes coiled in a case.
  • Also used to probe wall cavities to determine the best path for routing a cable.

    •  



    Electrical Tape

     

  • Most common type is plastic, usually 3/4” wide. 
  • Handy for many uses. In electrical work, it is used to cover bare wires after they have been exposed

    •  





    Wire Nuts

  •  Used to connect the bare ends of two wires inside a box. At least two are required at every circuit connection.
  •  Available in a variety of sizes and colors.
  •  Used to remove cartridge-type fuses.

    •  

    Fuse Puller

  •  Connects wires with a twisting action.

    •  


    Insulated Staples

  •  Used to mount cable to studs or other framing members.
  •  There are different sizes, so make sure you are recommending the correct one.

    •  

    courtesy of NRHA.org
    « Previous
    Next »

    Member Comments

    Top Queries of the Day

    popcorn ceilingcrown moldingwood floor installation groove first or tongue firstlevel a concrete floorbasement bathroomswhat material is microwave oven's door made of?wallpaper removal techniqueslaminate flooringbackyard patiohow to build a breakfast barshower faucetreplacing a toiletkitchen backsplashchanging a toilethow to install ceiling fan with remotehow to terminate electrical connectionkitchen cabinets in blackwhat's the smallest size laundry tub availableretaining wallhow to make a tool rack

    Articles We Like

    Update Your Kitchen Without Installing New Cabinets

    Update Your Kitchen Without Installing New CabinetsUpdating your kitchen doesn't require a complete remodel. This article provides advice and steps for... read more

    How to Install Ceramic Wall Tile

    How to Install Ceramic Wall TileStep-by-step instructions for installing ceramic wall tile for a backsplash, countertop, shower, or bathroom wall... read more

    Brick Accents 1 - Introduction

    Introduction to everything you need to know about brick projects - getting started, preparing the... read more

    The Easy Way to a Greener, Lusher Lawn

    The Easy Way to a Greener, Lusher LawnIf you''re looking for a way to energize your tired lawn, and give it a... read more

    Sponsored Articles of the Day