TOP TOOL FOR RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
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ONE OF TWO TOOLS EVERY PERSON DOING RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC INSTALATION NEEDS. WORKS WELL, NO ISSUES.
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This device, and others like it are the cats meow.  As an electrician wanted to offer my clients value whenever possible, this device does it.  The device is only part of the system however.  This particular device (their are other ones for different panel manufacturers) allows a homeowner to safely 'back feed' their power panel from a generator.
When the power goes out, the homeowner starts up their generator, plugs the generator into a power inlet plug outside the house, then goes to their panel, turns off ALL of the breakers, including the MAIN, the slides this interlock kit into place, and turns ON the backup power breaker.  This physically prevents the Main from being turned on while the backup power breaker is on.  Then you simply turn on your 6 or so predetermined breakers and enjoy backup power in your house.
I recently installed one of these for a client who had a 5000W Honda generator, and Gas at his house.  He was able to light up his whole house with the 5000W.  (Remember, he had a gas oven, cooktop, dryer, hot water tank and HVAC system)
Basically, he kept his kitchen refrigerator on, all his lights, his cable and wifi system, his TV and his garage door opener and even the refrigerator in the garage on.  That kept him comfortable until the utility power comes on again.

So, you need this device, but also the generator (I love this Honda&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Honda-EU2000I-2000-Watt-Super-Quiet-Inverter-Generator/dp/B005ND19AE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Honda EU2000I 2000 Watt Super Quiet Inverter Generator</a>&nbsp;because of the clean power, you can put two together to get a clean 30 amps, for the inlet power plug, I like this one&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Reliance-Controls-PB30-L14-30-30-Amp-Generator-Power-Cord-Inlet-Box-For-Up-To-7-500-Watt-Generators/dp/B000BQT47S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Reliance Controls PB30 L14-30 30 Amp Generator Power Cord Inlet Box For Up To 7,500 Watt Generators</a>
Amazon sells those also.

While this requires some work when the power goes out, it is much more economical than an auto start generator with an Automatic Transfer switch (although those are pretty sweet) both in initial cost and monthly expense, as those need to exercise every month.

Highly recommended
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This tool was the missing tool for my electronics toolbox. QUALITY. The ease of crimping is perfect. Trying to get the numbers to line up is kind of a pain, and I've realized pointless. I just find the size that fits the wire I'm using, regardless of gauge. It works awesome. So much easier to cut down the long winch cables you get for a universal install. Amp installs, redoing your battery, anything that is large in size, this thing is like squeezing butter.

Overall, I should have bought one earlier. This thing is a lifesaver!
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This is one of the handiest Fluke tools I own! The instructions are minimal - a pamphlet with icons and numbered steps. Follow the instructions a couple of times and you'll never forget.

The tool detects ballast type (magnetic vs electronic) by selecting the Ballast Type function, and simply pointing at the fixture.

Bulb testing is done with the bulb in or out of the fixture. The curved end is touched to the bulb center and the button pressed. The bulb will illuminate if it's good. If testing out of the fixture, I found out the hard way that your fingers should be nowhere near the tool tip during this test. When I tested the first bulb, I felt a needle-sharp pain in the finger closest to the tool and could smell burned skin. Sure enough, there was a scorched pin-hole in my skin.  So if you grip the bulb, have your hand away from the tool.

Ballast test uses the same test tip as the bulb test. Hold it against the bulb and the ballast is tested.

You can also test if the fixture is live - and see if a wire is live. Handy for testing wiring before installing the fixture. The curved end is used for the fixture, the opposite end (where the pin tester is) for testing live circuits.

Pin test: There's a pair of pin test ports in the base of the tool. This is a simple continuity tester for the filament between the pins.

Our office at home uses 30 four foot bulbs in several fixtures, and this makes my life a lot easier. The curved test end telescopes 31" from the tool, so you won't need a ladder for the typical office. For a 10' ceiling it will be a stretch. You have to test with the fixture cover off - I was curious so tested it both ways.

This is for fluorescent tubes, not for threaded CFL bulbs.

You don't have to be an electrician to use this tool - it's as simple as turn on, press a button and go.

One final note: The extension is stiff, and care should be taken closing it. I found that adding a drop of oil helped, and closing it starting from the center - not pressing the end. That curved end is large and you could damage the extending arm if you're not careful. It can be replaced.
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A must have tool for anyone making their own coils and for holding coils in place while screwing in the leads
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My husband saw this tool set on a "This Old House" segment and it was highly recommended by the electrician on the program.  It is supposed to make it safer to tighten the cap on the electrical wires, and it pulls and pushes wires back in to the mount and makes it safer and easier to handle and bends wires
I tried a few stores and looked on line to find it and only Amazon had it available.  It was a big hit on Christmas morning and a pleasant surprise.  Our sons want one too!
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Have you ever lost a screw and couldn't find it when your replacing an outlet?  This has everything youll need.  The price was very fair as well.  I would recdomend for any electrician or basic homeowner.
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We replaced our electrical panel and added this to it.  I spent a few years working for Cutler Hammer building switchgear, so i was comfortable replacing the panel myself.  There was no problem installing this device.
But the best part, it eliminated our media power strip from constantly tripping due to voltage issues.  It also ended the reoccurring issue with our washer control panel from shorting out. The other issue we had was during storms, we would get constant surges that would reset all of our electeonic devices .  That problem no longer exists.

 So all in all, this product works and was one of the best decisions ive made. I like the lights to let me know visually that everything is still working.  Ive had it installed since the beginning of January 2016, with no surges or related issues, and its still working.

If you live in an older home, or have power surge issues, i highly recommend this product to solve your problems.
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Installing this device may require an electrician because the hookup is inside the electrical panel. Having just installed this device, I'm really impressed by the quality and capability of this instrument. Unlike some of the other energy monitors with which you must plug an appliance into individually, this one monitors the entire house. It even has software available that plots usage in many different formats on your computer. The price is very reasonable for what it does.

I put this in a place often frequented and it's a great reminder to turn off devices when I notice the power I'm using is getting a little high. For instance I have a 6000 watt heater in my garage and this tells me when I've inadvertently left it on.
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Easy to use, great tool for eliminating stray/induced voltage caused by EMI and/or capacitive coupling.
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If you are a new electrician, don't show up on the jobsite without this tool in your pouch.
I have tried other brands more expensive and less and this is the sidecutter that I have found to be of the highest quality.
The way to determine how good a pair of sidecutters are going to be is the distance measurement from the hinge to the start of the cutting blade. Klein has managed to cut this distance down to a minimum, while still maintaining the tool's strength. The closer that distance, the less force needed to cut thicker wire.

The blade stays sharp for a long time, and once your set of Kleins are broken in, you will not be able to live without them.

Consider moving up to the next level of Kleins with the fishtape pulling grip located at the top, inside of the handles. You will use it often
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The Eaton 109420 is one of the highest rated whole house surge protector.  In comparison with several other leading brands, this one has the highest surge current capacity rating. Of course I hope that I will never need to use it or see it work )=.The installation was relatively simple.  You need to think about where you are going to install it by your panel board.  In TX, our garage walls are usually finished and therefore attaching it to side of the panel is not suitable.  The panels are usually anchor in between two 2X4s.  I opted to surface mount it right next to the bottom feed mains.  I drilled pilot holes for the included self tapping screws and mounted it.  I did have to move a 2 pole 30A breaker to the top of my panel board to have space for the new 2 pole 50A breaker used with this surge protector.  Connect white wire to neutral bar, green wire to ground and red/black to one of each connection on the 2 pole 50A breaker.  Turn everything back on and the green LEDs light up.  Be careful that the main feed from the outside service is hot even them the panel board is turned off at the principal main.  Just be extra careful around it especially when anchoring the surge protector to the back surface of the panel box.  I did drill out two holes in the panel board cover so the LED lights are visible without having to remove the panel.  I did things slow and double check layout and dimensions include making sure that wires were long enough to connect to various points in the panel.  Measure 2-3 times and cut once.  I hope this provides protection when needed but will likely never know.  If I ever end up "using it" I will update this review.  So far everything appears to be operational with no issues.
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Works great, super handy tool to have in the Electrical bag.  I read the questions before I bought it and saw the guys saying "just use a cord.. and separate the wires.. clamp the hot...."  O.K. yeah, because that looks really professional.  I'm a GC, and this is the kind of tool that you will break out in front of home owners, What kind of half-@ss am I going to look like if I broke out a 3' whip with 2 different plug ends, and the jacket pealed back over a 2 inch area with 3 wires hanging out...what a joke  THIS THING COSTS $20 BUCKS! No need to McGyver anything.  Its clean, neat and compact.  The x10 is also very handy.
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I like these tools to push electrical wires into boxes safely.
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This is a great tool for installing pole line hardware.
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Very handy and easy to use, not overly sensitive in that it did not pick up current in a second hot wire near the one being tested and a great help in rewiring switches and light fixtures, well worth the price for a DIY homeowner
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Pretty darn high quality tool. Worked perfectly to save memory of auto by using OBD II connector to maintain 12v while replacing battery. Red lamp to signal voltage to or from OBD helps ensure you have connection supplying voltage.