Mobile Apps for Electrical Professionals

With an app market into the range of millions of products, almost everyone with a smart phone is sure to find a few programs that will allow them to play games, organize their life, keep in touch with friends, and much more. In addition to these apps for personal use, there are now a number of apps for nearly every industry, including for electricians and electrical contractors. For those that would like to start using their smartphone to their advantage while preparing for a job or while on-site, here is a look at a few of the most helpful mobile apps for electrical professionals for Droids, Windows phones, and the iPhone.  

1. ElectroDroid

This app remains one of the most reviewed and downloaded mobile apps for electrical professionals with over 500,000 current installs. It quickly allows users to calculate resistor rations, voltage divides, and heat dissipation. Along with a long list of tables and a no cost for its use, this remains one of the leading options.

2. Electrical Pro

As an app with a slightly higher price tag, many are hesitant about purchasing this program, but it can be an invaluable tool for those that understand its full lineup of features. With over 180 formulas and 130 charts, Electrical Pro provides a diverse set of electrical data for use while on the go.

3. eTools

This is one of the few apps that professional electricians and hobbyists alike may enjoy. The primary feature of this app is to perform calculations for inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, and LED resistors.

4. Wire Size

This purpose-built app carries out exactly what the name implies: calculating wire size based on NEC 2008 standards. It also takes into consideration outside variables such as the ambient temperature and voltage drop over the course of the wire. While this app only works on the iPhone or iPad, it can become invaluable out in the field.

5. Pinout

Very few things can become as confusing as finding the right electrical connector, but Pinout now simplifies this process anywhere that the use may be. This includes all connections for audio, video, networks, computers, and miscellaneous other hardware. It also contains a guide to provide assistance with USBs, RCAa, HDMIs, and much more.