Base Electrician Tools 2023.2

The High(Hi) Hand Electrician Tools application is designed with simplicity and practicality in mind, catering specifically to the daily needs of electricians and apprentices. It consolidates essential resources into one user-friendly platform, thereby enhancing efficiency on the job.

My hands-on experience in the field has guided the development of this app, ensuring it addresses real-world challenges faced by professionals. Feedback is always welcome as I continue to improve this tool.

Recent Updates:

2023.2

• Support for all new devices and current iOS versions.
• The iWatch app is now available, incorporating Circuit Color Codes (CTK) for additional countries, including Europe, Malaysia, Australia, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
• UI design has been updated for a more streamlined user experience.

2023.1

• Incorporated numerous tables from NEC 2020/2023 for quick reference.
• Added features include:
• • Insulated Conductors & Fixture Wires
  • Dimensions & Percent Area of Tubing
  • Conductors DC Resistance
  • Conductors AC Reactance (xL)
  • Underground Installations
  • Standard Breakers/Fuses (Amperage)

2022.2

• Introduced new tables based on NEC 2020 for efficient referencing.
• Additions include:
• • Depth of the Working Space
  • Size of Grounding Electrode Conductor
  • Grounded, Bonding, and Jumpers
  • Equipment Grounding Conductor
  • Ampacities of Insulated Conductors
  • Box Volume Calculations
  • Conduit and Tubing Fill
  • Motors Full-Load Current Amperage

2022.1

• Updated support for new devices and iOS versions.
• Added light/dark mode functionality and revamped the visual design.
• Redesigned all illustrations and icons.
• Included calculations for Cable Tray Offset Cutting.

Version 3.0 Highlights:

• Total device support.
• A wide range of conduit bending calculations added, including:
• • Parallel Offset
  • Roll Offset
  • Three Point Saddle
  • Regular and Unbalanced Four Point Saddles
  • Corner 45º bends
  • Circular and Square Compound bends
  • Segmented Compound for any angle required
• A Logic Programming Controller for Programmers has been introduced.
• A QR Code scanning feature is now included.
• The iWatch app supports various wiring configurations for three-phase motors.

Version 2.0 Enhancements:

• The iWatch app is now available.
• Updated Circuit Color Codes and expanded coverage to additional countries.
• The High Hand Protractor UI has been improved.
• Additions include calculations for conduit fill and box fill.

Version 1.0 Features:

• This initial version focuses on conduit bending needs commonly encountered in daily tasks:

• • -90° Bends
  < li >Back to Back 90° Bends
  • < li >Offsets Bends
  • < li >3-Bend Saddles
  • < li >4-Bend Saddles

• Circuit Color Codes are available not just for the USA but also for Canada and beyond, covering both single-phase and three-phase systems, as well as low and high voltage scenarios. The High Hand Protractor allows precise EMT/Rigid conduit bending to a tolerance of 0.1 degrees. Calculations for motor overcurrents and wire sizing are forthcoming.

The developer is a dedicated professional currently engaged in various project completions across multiple sectors such as education, industrial manufacturing, and natural gas services. This experience informs ongoing enhancements to the app.

I hope you find the application valuable; please consider sharing it with colleagues in your network.

Your suggestions are greatly appreciated; feel free to reach out via email at peterisbester@gmail.com.