Voltclaw is a product of the Nonconductive Tool Company. It's a nonconductive hand tool designed for electricians, contractors, and Do-It-Yourselfers around the world. The tools are designed to handle electrical wires safely and efficiently. There are different types of Voltclaws, including the Voltclaw-12 and Voltclaw Multi-Gauge.
Here are some tips and tricks for using Voltclaw tools:
- Loading junction boxes with T-Groove: While pushing wires back into junction boxes, use the T-groove to coil and bend the wires in a circular pattern. This helps to efficiently pack your wires in safely.
- Two tools: For many applications, use a Voltclaw in each hand. For example, in service panels, use a Voltclaw12 to move wire bundles out of the way while using Voltclaw Multi-Gauge to move your wire into a breaker.
- Wire twisting: While twisting the wires with your lineman pliers, hold the base of the wires with your VoltClaw multi-gauge. This also works great while installing wire nuts.
- Large hook: Use the large hook on the handle of the Voltclaw Multi-Gauge to pull larger wires out of service panels and junction boxes.
- Safety tip: Always turn off the breakers before working on electrical systems.
There are also some non-Voltclaw tips and tricks shared on the website, such as the old-timer trick – Gravity, and how to change an Electrical Receptacle (i.e. Outlet). Always remember to turn off the circuit breaker and check the receptacle with a beeper tool or volt meter to make sure electricity is off before starting any electrical work.