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For themselves: gear an electrician would buy

Practical things for the job and the workday.

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Non-contact voltage tester

Klein Tools NCVT-2 non-contact voltage tester(paid link)

A pocket tool used all day

Checking outlets and panels is constant work, so a pocket tester is picked up all day.

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Rechargeable headlamp

BioLite Dash 450 Rechargeable Headlamp(paid link)

Hands free in attics and panels

Attics, crawlspaces and dark panels need light, and a headlamp leaves both hands free.

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Work gloves

Klein Tools 60590 A4 cut-resistant work gloves(paid link)

Grip for fish tape and conduit

Fish tape and conduit chew up bare hands, so gloves with grip come in handy.

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Stanley FatMax 25 ft tape measure

Stanley FatMax 25 ft Tape Measure(paid link)

The tool everyone loses most often

Tape measures walk off every job site, so an electrician buys a few.

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Insulated screwdriver set

Made for electrical work

Insulated handles suit electrical work, so these come out for panel jobs, alongside the proper test gear.

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Tool pouch

Keeps the day's tools in reach

A day on site means many small tools, and a pouch keeps them within reach.

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Electricians carry a tool bag that has to be accurate and safe, so the best additions improve testing and organization. This page covers gear and gifts only; always follow local codes.

About our picks: A reliable tape measure is something electricians lose and replace all the time, so a spare is a gift they will use. This one is a common jobsite model.

Gift ideas for an electrician

Gift tip: A quality hand tool they will keep for years is a classic gift for a tradesperson. Buying for a coworker? See coworker gift ideas or Secret Santa ideas.

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Large tool bag

Klein Tools 55452RTB rolling tool bag(paid link)

Roomy and durable for a full day

A full day of tools and parts needs a roomy bag that goes to every site.

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Insulated thermos

Stanley Classic Legendary Vacuum Bottle 1.5 qt(paid link)

Hot coffee for a cold job site

An unheated site makes for a long morning, so hot coffee stays in the thermos.

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Work beanie

Carhartt A18 knit cuffed beanie(paid link)

Keeps ears warm on cold sites

A new building with no heat means cold ears, and a beanie fixes that.

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Rechargeable work light

Milwaukee USB Rechargeable Rover Pivoting Flood Light(paid link)

Bright light on a dark job

Dark corners need a bright, portable light, set down right where the work is.

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Heavy-duty hand cleaner

GOJO Natural Orange Pumice Hand Cleaner, 14 oz(paid link)

Gets the day's grime off

Dust and grime settle into every crease, so an electrician scrubs up before heading home.

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Quality work boots

A comfortable pair they will wear daily

Work boots take a beating on ladders and floors, so a comfortable pair gets worn daily.

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Read next: What an electrician actually needs, a plain guide to what to buy and what to skip.

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