CEDIA Recommended Toolkit

Starter Tool Kit Recommendations:
- Handtools
- Test Equipment
- Other tools

The CEDIA Recommended Toolkit contains a useful starter list for all those new engineers coming into the industry. It serves as a basic list to get you going but is not exhaustive.

If you have suggestions for the list then we are always happy to receive them. To suggest additions simply email us.

Hand tools

Krone Punch Down Tool
110 Punch Down Tool
Cat5e Stripping Tool
Cutters
BT LJU Crimp Tool
RJ45/RJ11 Crimp Tool
Hammer
Screwdrivers (Pozi, Flat, Philips, Torx)
Electricians bolster chisel
Plasterboard saw
Spirit level
Spanners and socket set
Scissors (Kevlar?)
Good tape measure >8M
Small torch
Junior hacksaw
Long nosed pliers
Compression tool for RCA/BNC/IEC/F
Terminal driver
Security bits
Stanley Knife

Construction

Cable rod kit
Cordless Drill
Ladders
6mm Rack Bolts
6mm Cage Nuts

Health & Safety

Sweeping brush
Dustpan and brush
Dust sheets
Vacuum cleaner
Hard hat
Boots (Steel Toecap)
Slippers / Shoedoms
Hi Vis jacket / tabard
ECS Card

Measurement / test

Cat5e Cable Tester
Multimeter
Tone and probe kit
Sound level meter
Simple telephone
Mains test screwdriver
Cheap camera / phone
SPL Meter
Video Calibration Disc
USB Stick (audio test files)
CDs, DVDs, BD discs

Plugs, Adaptors / Cables

10 x BT Plugs (LJU)
10 x RJ45 Plugs
RJ45 to BT Telephone adapter
Labeling kit
Knee pads
Heat shrink
Usb - rs232 adapter
Soldering Iron (mains)
Soldering Iron (Gas)
Solder
Pack F type 75ohm terminators
Tie wraps
Insulating Tape (various colors)
Reel Cat5e
Reel CT100 Coax
Reel 16/4 Speaker wire

Misc

Stanley Toolbox
Sharpies (Marker pens)
Pencils
Laptop
Bluetooth headset

Don't forget that this site has a wide range of resources for the CI industry. Why not check out the other resources available or extend your knowledge with one of the many CEDIA courses available for booking here?