Electrical

Lowe’s Replaces Southwire Electrical Tools with Ideal, Kobalt, and Fluke

There are some big changes to Lowe’s electrical hand tools and tester section!

ArmourBands are said to be faster than electrical tape, and lack sticky residue.

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