From Laser Tools, this 3-drawer toolbox (part number 8328) contains a selection of insulated tools to suit the needs of any technician working on a hybrid or EV.
The hand tools are suitable for live working up to 1000V AC / 1500V DC and include insulated combination pliers (35mm jaw opening) and insulated side cutters (19mm jaw opening) both with two colour VDE insulated handles with slip guards. Insulated screwdrivers are included: Ph2 x 100mm long, flat 5.5mm x 125mm long; 5x insulated open ended spanners: 8, 10, 12, 14, 17mm. For spannering, an insulated 3/8″D ratchet (72 teeth); 9x 3/8″D insulated sockets: 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19 and 22mm; length 71mm, together with a 100mm extension bar providing greater access. Also in the set, an insulated cable knife ideal for stripping standard cables, and a 420mm long flexible magnetic pick up tool, with 250g pick up capacity. To check for the existence and/or absence of high voltage, a CAT IV 1000V voltage tester is included together with a disconnect and shut down digital timer used to accurately measure the required shut-down period between switching off the ignition and disconnecting or reconnecting the vehicle’s battery.
