Buying guide · updated 24 Oct 2026

Electrician's starter kit

A starter kit for sparkies and apprentices: insulated drivers, a voltage detector, an installation drill and a rotary hammer.

Quick list

  1. Milwaukee 12-Piece VDE Screwdriver Set $164
  2. Milwaukee 10-1000V Dual Range Voltage Detector $59
  3. Milwaukee M12 FUEL Installation Drill/Driver Kit $650
  4. Milwaukee M18 FUEL 26mm SDS Plus Rotary Hammer $592
  5. FXD WJ-1 Composite Toe Safety Jogger $165
  6. Maxisafe Class 5 Bluetooth Earmuff (HRE661-BT) $129

What to look for

  • Insulated VDE drivers are a must for electrical work.
  • A non-contact voltage detector is a quick extra check, not a replacement for a proper tester.
  • A compact installation drill gets into wall cavities and ceiling spaces.
🔨Hand tools

Milwaukee 12-Piece VDE Screwdriver Set

Best for: Electricians

A 12-piece insulated VDE screwdriver set for electrical work.

Pros

  • Insulated VDE screwdrivers for electrical work
  • Covers common sizes
  • One set for the whole kit

Cons

  • Costs more than standard drivers
  • Insulated handles are bulkier
$163.89at Tool Up · checked 24 Oct 2026
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🦺Safety gear

Milwaukee 10-1000V Dual Range Voltage Detector

Best for: Electricians and anyone near live wiring

A non-contact voltage detector with dual range.

Pros

  • Non-contact voltage check
  • Dual range
  • Pocket size

Cons

  • Not a replacement for a proper tester
  • Requires batteries
$58.65at Tool Up · checked 24 Oct 2026
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âš¡Power tools

Milwaukee M12 FUEL Installation Drill/Driver Kit

Best for: Electricians, cabinet makers and installers

A compact 12V drill/driver with swappable heads (offset, right-angle and chuck).

Pros

  • Interchangeable heads for awkward spaces
  • Light 12V platform
  • Kit ready to use

Cons

  • 12V has less grunt than 18V
  • Pricey for a 12V tool
$649.52at Tool Up · checked 24 Oct 2026
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 26mm SDS Plus Rotary Hammer

Best for: Sparkies, plumbers and concreters drilling into masonry

A cordless 26mm SDS Plus rotary hammer for drilling and light chiselling in concrete.

Pros

  • SDS Plus takes standard masonry bits
  • Cordless means no leads on site
  • FUEL brushless power

Cons

  • Tool only
  • Overkill if you only drill timber
$592.24at Tool Up · checked 24 Oct 2026
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🥾Workwear & boots

FXD WJ-1 Composite Toe Safety Jogger

Best for: Sparkies, installers and warehouse work

A sneaker-style safety jogger with a composite toe.

Pros

  • Light like a runner
  • Composite toe instead of steel
  • Looks good off site

Cons

  • Not for heavy, muddy sites
  • Less ankle protection than a boot
$164.95at Workwear Express · checked 24 Oct 2026
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🦺Safety gear

Maxisafe Class 5 Bluetooth Earmuff (HRE661-BT)

Best for: Noisy sites, with music or calls

Class 5 earmuffs with Bluetooth for music and calls.

Pros

  • Class 5 hearing protection
  • Bluetooth for calls and music
  • Take calls without removing the muffs

Cons

  • Need charging
  • Heavier than basic muffs
$129.00at Tool Up · checked 24 Oct 2026
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FAQ

Can I use these for live work?

Always follow your licence conditions, AS/NZS 3000 and your employer's procedures.

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