An electrician needs to be able to keep all their tools and
supplies near to hand. They should go into a job aware of what tools they will
need, but surprises always crop up. If an electrician doesn't have what tool
they need close, it could throw off their schedule.
One way to make sure that all the necessary supplies and
tools are on-site is to customize your truck. There are several customizations
that an electrician can set up.
One important supply that no electrician should ever be
without is wire. The issue is that there are so many different kinds and gauges
of wire, and more than one kind may be needed on a job. It's important the
truck have plenty of wire storage. Wire storage can come in a couple of
different styles.
Rods
One style of wire storage is rods that can run in between
shelves. The rods are perfect for small to medium-sized wire spools to hang
from. That allows for the spools to spin freely so the wire can be pulled off
the spool easily. One benefit to using rods like this is that they are
adjustable. They can be hung at different heights as needed, allowing for
several different rods to be hung at once.
Cubbies
Larger wire spools can't be hung from rods as easily as
smaller spools. They are generally too heavy.
One option is to have cubbies installed in shelving racks
that run along the side of the truck or van. The larger spools can fit right
into the cubby. They should have doors or gates across the front of the cubby
to make sure the spools stay where they are put. A unit that has a series of
cubbies with rods strung between them would be a great solution.
An electrician can need everything from a pair of small
needle-nose pliers to a wire cutter large enough to require two men to use. It
is important to make sure that all those tools are securely stored. One reason
is that the tools can become projectiles in an accident. Another is that being
able to grab everything immediately makes the job easier.
Built-in Toolbox
One way to make sure that everything is stored correctly is
to use a built-in toolbox. These boxes can be secured to the wall and floor of
the truck so that it won't move. With customizations like this, the electrician
can choose to have a toolbox that is a permanent part of the truck, or one that
can be removed as needed. This kind of box would have wheels that would lock into
depressions in the truck.
Locked Drawers
There are certain tools and supplies that an electrician
uses that can be very expensive or dangerous. That's when locked drawers become
necessary. The drawers can be set so that they are paired with shelves, which
can give more flexibility to the storage space.
Another option is to have an entire section of drawers.
There are a variety of locks that can be placed on the drawers, depending on
what is going to be in them.
Having the right set up is important to any electrician. We
at Diamond Truck Body Manufacturing
can help design the perfect truck to suit any
electricians needs. We’ll work with you to find out what kind of jobs you
usually do so that your truck works for you.
Knowing what kind of jobs you primarily do can help guide
what kind of customizations should go into the truck. That way, you will have
exactly what you want and need.
