Even if you’re not an electrician yourself, having a few of the tools of the trade can allow you to do a few of the small jobs that they do easily and safely. If you like looking after things yourself, you should consider purchasing a few of the following:

• Electrical Tester – These are the ultimate devices for an electrician or amateur electrician. What they do is test for an electrical current, voltage and continuity; they ensure your safety as you’ll find out if there is still a current flowing through a circuit which could shock you, and they allow you to see if your fix has worked as intended by seeing if a current is passing through continuously and steadily.
• Socket Testers – The same principle as an electrical tester, only they are designed specifically to help you determine if a socket is working. One of these means that you can quickly find out if the socket is the problem or not, helping you avoid damaging other electronic devices or disassembling a working socket.