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Tools and testers recommended for low voltage technicians and contractors.
Company Tools
Tools the company owns and shares between crews rather than requiring every technician to carry, plus ladders and other equipment worth buying for the shop.
Global Industrial Commercial HEPA Canister Vacuum with Tool Kit, Stainless Steel, 4 Gallon Capacity, 90 CFM, 120V, 26'L
Bidding hospital or clean room work requires strict dust control. Standard vacuums will get your crew kicked off a healthcare site. The Global Industrial 4-Gallon HEPA Vacuum is a mandatory shop owned asset for these environments. It safely captures dust without blowing contaminated exhaust into occupied spaces and runs quiet enough for active facilities.
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View on AmazonMilwaukee 2630-22 18-Volt 6-1/2-Inch Circular Saw Kit
A dedicated circular saw is mandatory for cutting fire-rated plywood backboards when building out a telecom room. When buying shared shop tools, always match the battery platform your technicians already carry. Shared company tools inevitably end up with dead or missing batteries on the job site. Matching what the technicians carry prevents a dead battery from stopping work.
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View on AmazonRack-A-Tiers EZ Roll wire dispensing cart assembled with 1" EMT conduit
Hauling heavy composite or armored fiber reels across a sprawling commercial site will quickly burn out your technicians and lead to costly back injuries. The EZ Roll Wire Dispensing Cart eliminates the physical strain. By utilizing scrap pieces of 1-inch EMT conduit that you already have on the job site for the frame and axles, this caddy easily handles reels up to 150 pounds.
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View on AmazonTREND Networks SecuriTEST IP Camera Tester
The TREND Networks SecuriTEST IP is a mandatory shop asset for CCTV crews. It powers the IP camera directly via PoE+ from its internal battery, logs into the camera automatically using its QuickIP function, and lets your technician aim, focus, and configure PTZ presets directly on the handheld touchscreen. Best of all, it generates a PDF report with a snapshot of the camera's view.
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View on AmazonNorthern Tool 60-inch Steel Jobsite Box 20 Cu. Ft.
The Northern Tool 60-inch Steel Jobsite Box is a mandatory shop asset for any long-term project. It keeps your high-value gear locked down, protected from the weather, and centralized exactly where your crew is working. This completely prevents the kind of devastating tool theft that can cripple a new business.
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View on AmazonTREND Networks FiberMASTER S60 Active Core Alignment Fusion Splicer
The TREND Networks FiberMASTER S60 is a true active core alignment splicer. It physically aligns the core of the glass to ensure a perfect, low-loss splice on both single-mode and multi-mode fiber every single time. Stop renting splicers and eating the cost. Bringing this asset in-house protects your margins.
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