THE TOP 10 TOOLS FOR NEW ELECTRICIANS IN 2025!

you need tape okay an apprentice or any electrician needs tape because the journeyman or anybody that's in your field the amount of times are going to say hey I need a r of tee we don't do sloppy work we don't do handyman work guys we're electricians what's going on YouTube my name is hendy welcome to the channel and if you're new to the channel you know zeru please like comment and subscribe cuz we're on the road guys to 100,000 subscribers let's go now this video we're going to talk about new electrician apprentice advice and the top 10 starting tools that you should get as a first year Apprentice also I'm going to share 11 practical tips for electrician apprentices to help you succeed in the field because if you're thinking about becoming electrician or eventually an electrical contractor wanting to start your own business do it because there's lots of money to be made and I'm talking Millions cuz you see what I'm holding right here yes sir this is a Tesla a Tesla Roadster and because of the surge of These Guys these electric vehicles being produced in 2025 everybody's going to need an electrician for a car charger which means huge money for electricians and here's a car charger guys right here and anytime you guys go on the road how many Teslas do you see guys I see Teslas everywhere so we electricians we're going to have so much money to make and so much work we're not going to know what to do with our pockets so get in the trade while you're early and you're still early even if you're watching this video so let's Jump Right In the video this is a good one a few moments later hey guys if you're thinking about becoming an electrician or you're starting to become an electrician but you don't know what tools to purchase I'm going to tell you guys what tools exactly to purchase and I'm an electrician with 5 years of experience and I'm going to lay them out one by one of what you should purchase number one diagonal cutters these are an absolute must you can purchase these at home Depot I like client tools personally cuz they're reliable Linens Cutters Guys these are more your heav duty pliers this is a must have guys um as an electrician you're going to need a Phillips or Flathead here I have Milwaukee guys you know I've been seeing The Milwaukee Hand Tools lately and I'm a new school electrician so um I feel like this is going to be the future so I'm starting to adjust myself to The Milwaukee Hand Tools I kind of like them I'm not going to lie um you will need screwdrivers that's a must so we got four tools right there needle nose pliers and strippers guys strippers you're going to use these to strip your wires uh your Rx your cables and needle NOS is for making box Knockouts or when you're trying to get to a tight space so now we're going to get to the most important tools if you're a starting electrician the what bro what are you talking about man these are the most important tools okay you need tape okay an apprentice or any electrician needs tape I can't emphasize how many rolls of tape if you're at least starting two that you're going to need a lot of rolls of tape because the journeyman or anybody that's in your field the amount of times are going to say hey I need a roll of tape I need a roll of tape they're going to look at The Apprentice they're going to look at the new guy they're going to expect you to have roll of tape so you know just take advice from me have a roll of tape have mad rolls of tape all right that's uh number seven oh number eight you got to have a level guys level is a must you need a level when you know when you're mounting panels and make sure they're straight we don't do sloppy work we don't do handyman work guys we're electricians okay so you got to make sure your panels are Level your boxes are level and your conduits are straight so you got to have a level and the amount of times the German also ask they when they need a level Apprentice they're going to look at you so get a level it's a must we're coming to the end guys this is so underrated you need a pencil guys a pencil is a must um when you're you have to draw on the conduits guys um you know your measurements also drawing on the wall guys a pencil's nice cuz you can erase don't use a Sharpie in my opinion I like using a pencil most underrated but you know can be used in any trade is a razor knife guys razor knife's a must you know cutting boxes new packages cutting RX wire um razor knife is an absolute must um these are the all the electricians I recommend for new guys to get uh let me know in the comments what you you guys think all right guys that wraps up our top 10 tools video hope you guys enjoyed that video now that was me and my work van showing you guys firsthand those electrician tools but we're not done yet guys and if you made this far I want to talk to you guys about 11 things you should do as an electrician apprentice or first year that will give you an edge over everybody else in the field so number one is mastering the basics learn the electrical code in the US guys it's the NEC also known as a national elal code thoroughly as it governs everything you do familiarize yourself with basic electrical Theory voltage current resistance and power understand read blueprint schematics and wiring diagrams number two practice safety always wear proper PPE like insulated gloves and safety glasses treat every circuit as if it's live and you confirmed otherwise with the tester learn how to lock out and tag out equipment to avoid accidental energization number three ask questions don't be afraid to ask your journeyman or supervisor questions it's better to ask and learn to make costly mistakes take notes to retain and what you learn especially when working on task for the first time number four be a reliable team member show up on time ready to work REI reliability is one of the most valuable trades in the field keep a positive attitude be willing to work on any task even if it seems small or tedious number five invest in good tools start building your tool collection with high quality Essentials like pliers screwdriver voltage testers basically what I showed you in the video guys label your tools to avoid confusion on the job sites keep your tools clean and organized number six focus on Hands-On learning pay close attention during installation and repairs watch experience electricians work as this is one of the best ways to learn basically look at your journeyman or master electrician don't hesitate to ask when Apprentice to build your confidence and skills and number seven keep learning study beyond the job site there's countless books videos resources the code that expand your knowledge every electrician you are learning something new basically every day number eight build strong relationships networking is important in the blueco collar field as this will gain your reputation to build clients and your professionalism number nine develop problem solving skills troubleshooting is a critical part of the job learn to approach problems mathematically and it's just experience along the way number 10 be patient electrical work can be challenging and detail oriented mistakes are part of learning process so take your time and learn from them and number 11 guys the final one stay fit and healthy electrical work can be physically demanding and staying in good shape to handle tasks like climbing ladders and working tight spaces so if you stick to these tips and maintain a strong worth ethic you'll set yourself for success in the career as an electrician so good luck now that wraps up our video let me know what you guys think in the comments I'm going to try to make longer content style guys so comment what you guys want to see cuz at the end of the day you are my audience and I want to drop content that you guys want to see but yep that's it for this one man this Tesla looks nice like I want to get one of these one day Elon hook it up bro just hook me up I'll just give me one of these and I'll install my own car charger all right Hy the Sparky out peace [Music]