The natural instinct to make a purchase in the store prevails in almost every third person, rooted for centuries. If we put aside everything unnecessary, then things, tools, consumables are divided into 2 categories: useful and useless. The 6 products described below from the electric store will definitely not benefit users, so it is better to bypass them.
1. Dielectric Gloves
They are very useful for professional electricians, whose profession requires constant contact with electrical products, and very often - live. Dielectric gloves are a reliable means of protection that... is practically useless in home use.
Firstly, dielectric gloves are rather rough products in which it is quite problematic to remove the old one and install a new one. Secondly, you should not work under voltage, but it is best to disconnect the line. If there is no dangerous potential on the conductors or devices, then gloves are not required.
2. Mini level for sockets and switches
A convenient and useful tool in the arsenal of a professional craftsman, especially if you often have to carry out turnkey installation. With a one-time replacement of the outlet or switch - an extra overpayment of funds, since mini-levels are very large funds.
3. Adjustable wrench
According to many professionals, it is a completely useless product that has a number of characteristic drawbacks:
- They are bulky in size, which is why they are inconvenient when installing home electricians. Even unscrewing the electrical shield with such a key is quite problematic.
- The disadvantage is probably the most important. Adjustable wrenches worm gears do not have reliable fixation. By unscrewing a bolt or nut, the key simply moves apart.
- Even with a secure fixation of the worm gear, adjustable wrenches often "lick" the edges of bolts and nuts, which is why they have to be subsequently drilled out. Waste of time.
Advice! It is best to purchase an inexpensive set of regular open-end / spanner wrenches. A versatile and reliable tool that will come in handy both in an apartment or a private house, and in your own car.
4. Crimp pliers
Many users, having read a couple of articles on the Internet, believe that they should only own a high-quality and professional tool. Pressing pliers for NSHVI tips are a tool that is necessary for large volumes of work, in other cases it simply will not pay off.
5. Dimmers or sound sensors
Simplicity is a guarantee of long-term and high-quality work, therefore dimmers (for which incandescent lamps are also needed) for the most part do not justify themselves. Sound sensors also force users to look towards practicality after a short period of time.
6. Stripper
The stripper is useful when laying several kilometers of cable in an apartment, and not when you need to strip 3 wires per outlet. It is quite possible to use a simple stationery knife with replaceable blades.