Torque tool for electrical work

[acer66]

Hello,

The recent thread there was talk about torquing electrical equipment like breakers, lugs etc got me thinking about what tools people use to do that.

I did a quick search and Klein’s 6 piece set is about $299 and quite a but less on ebay but I am not sure if I would buy something like that there.

Screwdriver Set, Torque, 6-Piece - 57032 | Klein Tools

The Klein Tools Torque Screwdriver Set (Cat. No. 57032) is a compact and easy-to-use set designed to meet the needs of professionals who demand high-quality tools. The set includes six 3-1/2-Inch power drivers, including Phillips #1 and #2, Slotted 3/16-Inch and 1/4-Inch, Square #1 and #2, and a...

www.kleintools.com

What do you guys use?

Thank you.

 

[BrandonV]

I have a few Quinn drivers from Harbor Freight, a Lindstrom (the original manufacturer of the Klein above), and a couple of Wiha and Wera drivers.

As long as they are calibrated or within specification, I don't have a strong preference between them. The Quinn drivers are nice because if you drop one from a height, they're not too expensive to replace.

 

[yyc_ranger_4x4]

Go to Cabela's and pickup a torque screwdriver in the firearms area. I've got a few Wheeler ones around for the last couple years and they've been pretty robust. Way cheaper than anything dedicated

 

[BrandonV]

Go to Cabela's and pickup a torque screwdriver in the firearms area. I've got a few Wheeler ones around for the last couple years and they've been pretty robust. Way cheaper than anything dedicated

Forgot to mention that.

These are really good!

Portable, Precise, High-Performance Tools | Fix It Sticks

Fix It Sticks makes the portable, precise, high-performance modular tools you need to keep your firearms, bicycles and other gear running in the field.

store.fixitsticks.com

 

[Snapped-off]

The union electricians I've worked with typically use a Husky torque wrench on lugs.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

for smaller lugs i use a wiha 28506.

Amazon.com

for bigger lugs i use a 3/8" torque wrench with socket allens

 

[RPH]

I carry the larger wiha kit. Can recommend for terminal strip and device terminals.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

I carry the larger wiha kit. Can recommend for terminal strip and device terminals.

that set is nicer than the wiha i bought in 2016. of course it wasnt available back then...

 

[Bert_]

I have a 3/8 in/lb torque wrench. Don't have or use anything smaller.

 

[acer66]

A lot of good suggestions.

Thank you.

 

[reader2580]

Does anyone doing electrical just at their own house actually send out their torque screwdrivers for testing/calibration every year?

I guess it is still cheaper than hiring an electrician.

 

[RPH]

I use to test mine at work. Now retired I have enough equipment around to check against. If it reads way out from several device's, the debate begins. Replace or calibrate. It can go either way on cost or convenience.

 

[manwithtools]

I carry the larger wiha kit. Can recommend for terminal strip and device terminals.

How did you find it at that price, it comes up at $239.97 for me.

 

[reader2580]

How did you find it at that price, it comes up at $239.97 for me.

You have to choose other sellers to get that price. The $165 set is shipped from Germany.

 

[manwithtools]

You have to choose other sellers to get that price. The $165 set is shipped from Germany.

Well, duh. Thanks for pointing that out!