List of mandatory tools for Inastaller

There is a link to purchase under each item:

Phone

Phone with the ability to measure 2gbs speed over USB type C

Fiber Strippers

For stripping Fiberglass cable.

Kevlar scissors

To trim Kevlar

Fiber cleaver

For cutting fiber optics

Alcohol Fiber Wipes

For cleaning fiberfiber

7" Cutters

To cut wires

12" 3/8 Drill/Drill

It has to be this drill bit. It goes through all materials. It is used for the entrance hole.

3/16 Drill/Drill

Buy this exact bit.To mount hose box and wires.

Drill with hammer

For quick and easy work with screws, and for drilling holes for cables.

Fiber Meter

To measure the strength of an optical signal. As well as for locating damage

Hook for the fiberglass

To work with fiberfibers

Utilities knife

For work with drywall, wires, etc.

Hammer

Drive in anchors, move things that doesn't want to move, etc.

Flat Shovel

For installing cables underground

Strong Screwdriver

You need a Phillips and a flat. I recommend this model.

7/16 or 11mm wrench

To open/close houseboxes

HH Hook

To open an FDH

Round cable stripper

To work with Microduct

Rj45/11 Crimper

For crimping twisted pair

Headlamp

For working in poorly lit locations.

I recommend this one.

RJ45 2.5G Phone Adapter

Allows you to measure the speed of the internet via cable.

Fiberglass Fish Tape

Allows you to pull cables through pipes.

Minimum 150ft.

One click fiber cleaner

Quickly and effectively cleans terminals and ports

Hard hat

Mandatory when working near roadways and on stairs.

Safety Vest

Mandatory when working near roadways and on stairs.

Raincoat

A good raincoat for COMFORTABLE work under rain

Work Gloves.

For ladder, attic, and excavation work.

Glasses

For eye protection against dust and fiberglass fibers

Ground rod or long Drill bit

To run cable under the concrete walkway.

The rod will need to be bent 90*

The drill bit requires a powerful drill.

Work boots

Mandatory Wear all working hours!

A closed full boot, with no gaps or mesh through which fiberglass can enter.

8 Foot Ladder

Needed for attic climbing, securing cable under the roof, etc. Must be fiberglass.

I have a man who sells great 6" ladders through 40$

Traffic cones

With reflectorK and at least 36" tall.

(min 2pc)

Tester for everything

For dialing and checking twisted pair and not only.


Not an essential tool

A list of things that will make work easier

Highly recommended to purchase:

Live fiber meter

Like magic it tells you the direction and strength of the signal just by touching the fieber.


VFL

Allows you to find the damage even in the daytime.

110v converter

110v converter

For powering devices away from the wall outlet.

Link for Makita! Get it under your screwdriver!


Drywall saw

Speeds up work with drywall.

Bit for screws

With this bat you will forget about scrolling and slipped bits. And the magnet will make your work much more pleasant.


Beam detector

Helps to find the beam

to install the outlet

Strong screed

Allows ladders to be fastened easily, quickly and firmly

Electric screwdriver

Techs say it's handy.


Mini crowbar

Auxiliary tool


Fishing rod

Pulling cables under the house, through tight spaces, attics and

walls.

Tool bag

One of the best bags


Tool belt

Instead of a bag.

Also very convenient


Vest with pockets

Instead of a bag.

They say it's also very convenient


RB2 Stapler

Very handy cable stapler, NOT to be confused with regular! Handy at work as well as at home.

OTDR

Allows you to find all joints, splices, bends, and damage.

AFL FlexScan® FS300 Quad OTDR

SDS-Plus Hammer Drill

For drilling cable holes in hard surfaces. A 3/16 drill bit is included with this drill bit


SDS+ Drill bit for rotary hammers

If you bought hammer drill, you will need two drill bits:

3/8 Spade Drill Bit

Wood Pen, Much faster and easier to drill holes in wood and drywall. Get an extension cord for the quill!

Spade Drill Bit extension

Allows to pass even the thickest walls, needed for the Spade Drill Bit.

Endoscope

Simplifies cable pulling.

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