Electricians Chain Pliers

[bob_the_builder]

Does anyone know a good source for electricians chain pliers. I had a very old pair which has lost the spring and I would like to get a backup. When I search the web I only come across this one set which is sold by a few different companies.


Is this the only type that exists?

Bob

 

[Jagmandave]

How does an electrician use these? What are they for?

 

[Beemer533]

They are for opening/closing up chain links for things like chandeliers..

Those are the only type I have seen recently.

 

[abk241]

Okay, so you lost the spring...
If you are anywhere near a good hardware store you will most likely find a usable replacement spring.
HD and Lowes don't carry an assortment like you would need. At least not in my area.
Mom & pop stores usually do.

 

[Ilikeike]

Never knew they had a tool for that.

 

[Jagmandave]

They are for opening/closing up chain links for things like chandeliers..

Those are the only type I have seen recently.

That makes perfect sense!

 

[signcrafter]

I never even knew those existed and back in the day I put up hundreds of chandeliers working for an electrician. We just used two pairs of channel locks to spread the chain link and squeeze it back together. I ended up getting two extra pairs of channel locks and wrapping them with tape so they wouldn't scratch the chain.

 

[bob_the_builder]

They are very handy since you can adjust the chain with one hand rather than using the two channellock method.

I know I could replace the spring but it would be nice just to have a second pair as well.

Bob

 

[mickeyone]

Use one all the time ,much better than channelocks no where near the ammount of pressure is needed to spread chain. That pretty much is the style available at most electric suppliers or lighting shops.

 

[signcrafter]

They are very handy since you can adjust the chain with one hand rather than using the two channellock method.

I know I could replace the spring but it would be nice just to have a second pair as well.

Bob

That makes sense. I've only hung a handful in the last ten or so years after I got out of the sparky game but might have to pick one up.