Tools for an Electrical Field Engineer
After completing my Electrical FEP, I got a tool bag, Fluke 87V, Fluke VoltAlert 1AC-A II, Tic Tracer, and communication cables. While it would be nice to take my tool bag to sites, the extra weight would surely incur excess baggage charges. So I no longer take this with me.
I have a Fluke C345 Soft Carrying Case (purchased for SGD 110) that I use to carry the following:
I have a Fluke C345 Soft Carrying Case (purchased for SGD 110) that I use to carry the following:
- Fluke 87V True RMS Industrial DMM with Fluke 80BK-A Integrated DMM Temperature Probe
- Fluke TPAK Meter Hanging Kit - purchased for SGD 63
- Fluke 376 True-rms AC/DC Clamp Meter with Fluke i2500-18 iFlex™ Flexible Current Probes - purchased for SGD 450
- Fluke 9062 Motor & Phase Rotation Indicator - purchased for SGD 270
- Fluke TLK-225 SureGrip™ Master Accessory Set - purchased for SGD 190
- Fluke VoltAlert 1AC-A1-II AC non-contact voltage tester
- Amprobe TIC 300HV Tic Tracer AC Voltage Detector
- Moody 55-0208 Miniature Screwdriver set
- 66-344 - Stanley® 4-in-1 Bi-Material Pocket Driver - purchased at Walmart, USA for USD 2.40
- 42-193 - Stanley® 3-3/32" High Visibility Plastic Line Level - purchased at Walmart, USA for USD 1.57
- BelOMO 10x Triplet Loupe Magnifier - purchased on eBay for USD 28.99 + S&H
- BelOMO 20x Quadruplet Loupe Magnifier - purchased on eBay for USD 28.39 + S&H
- Petzl Tactikka® XP Adapt - purchased on eBay for USD 64.61
- 2 pcs American Lock Safety Lockout Rectangular Padlocks (A1105 RED)
- Streamlight ProPolymer® 2AA LED flashlight - issued by EHS manager
- Kincrome Extension Mirror with ⌀40mm mirror and 180 - 500mm Telescopic Handle - purchased at Bunnings, Australia for AUD 12.87
- LightVision S200-R Green Laser Pointer - issued by EHS manager
- Communication Cables (pf1, pf2, pf3, pm1, Null Modem, Horner cable, CAT5 straight LAN cable, etc)
- Test pen
- Paper clip ... for ejecting CDs from computers that are off, pressing the reset switch of various devices, etc
- Nyogel 760G grease. GE Part# 336A5116P10 (10cc tube), 336A5116P30 (30cc tube), or 336A5116P250 (10g tube)
Tools for a Generator Specialist
I attended the Generator Specialist Program after several years of working as an Electrical FE in the field. In addition to the tools listed in the previous section, I also carry the following tools for my work as a Generator Specialist:
- Vaughan TC702 2oz commercial ball pein hammer - from Vaughan for USD 11.39
- Leatherman Wave multi-tool - purchased on eBay for USD 46.00 + USD 5.00 (S&H)
- Craftsman 4099 1-1/4" round inspection mirror with magnetic pickup - purchased at Sears, USA for USD 7.99 + 8.25% tax
- Mini Maglite® LED flashlight - purchased at Walmart for USD21.88 + 8.5% tax
- Hipotronics 800PL-10MA-A DC Hipot
- Cropico D07 Digital Micrometer
- Megger MIT520/2 Insulation Tester
- Fluke 360 AC Leakage Current Clamp Meter