Ideal Industries
- Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse133 – Loyalty Rewards
Adjustable recessed light hole saw · 2-1/2 in to 7 in cutting range · 10 sizes with dust shields · IDEAL 35-598
35-598
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse140 – Loyalty RewardsAnti-Oxidant Compound · 4 oz squeeze bottle · For aluminium-to-aluminium and aluminium-to-copper terminations · IDEAL Industries 30-026
30-026
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse36 – Loyalty RewardsCabinet Tip Electronics Screwdriver · 1/8 in x 4 in (3.2 mm x 102 mm) · Slim Shank · IDEAL Industries 36-242
36-242
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse13 – Loyalty RewardsCabinet Tip Electronics Screwdriver · 3/32 in x 2-1/2 in Shaft · Slim Precision Driver · IDEAL 36-240
36-240
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse12 – Loyalty RewardsCabinet Tip Electronics Screwdriver · 5/32 in x 4 in Shank · Slim Precision Handle · IDEAL 36-244
36-244
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse13 – Loyalty RewardsCabinet Tip Electronics Screwdriver · 5/32 in x 6 in shaft · Slim shank for recessed terminals · IDEAL Industries 36-245
36-245
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse12 – Loyalty RewardsCabinet Tip Screwdriver · 1/8 in x 6 in shaft · Slim electronics pattern with spinner top · IDEAL 36-243
36-243
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse13 – Loyalty RewardsCabinet Tip Screwdriver · 3/16 in Slotted Tip · 8 in Shank · IDEAL 35-188
35-188
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse21 – Loyalty RewardsCabinet Tip Screwdriver · 3/16 in Tip x 3 in Shank · Cushioned Grip · IDEAL Industries 35-183
35-183
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse15 – Loyalty RewardsCabinet Tip Screwdriver · 3/16 in Tip x 4 in Shank · Cushioned Grip · Ideal Industries 35-184
35-184
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse15 – Loyalty RewardsCabinet Tip Screwdriver · 3/16 in slotted tip · 6 in shank · IDEAL Industries 35-186
35-186
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse19 – Loyalty RewardsCabinet Tip Screwdriver · 3/16 in x 10 in shank · Cushioned grip · IDEAL Industries 35-190
35-190
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse23 – Loyalty RewardsCabinet Tip Screwdriver · 3/32 in x 3 in shaft · Slim electronics pattern · IDEAL 36-241
36-241
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse12 – Loyalty RewardsCable Cutter · 500 MCM Copper/Aluminium Capacity · 22 in (558 mm) Long-Arm Handles · IDEAL 35-032
35-032
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse299 – Loyalty RewardsCable Cutter · 750 kcmil Copper / 1000 kcmil Aluminium · Drill-Powered PowerBlade · IDEAL 35-078
35-078
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse1641 – Loyalty RewardsCable Cutter · 9-1/2 in (241 mm) · Cuts up to 2/0 Cu and 4/0 Al · IDEAL Industries 35-052
35-052
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse72 – Loyalty RewardsCable Stacker · 100-Pack · Angled Nail for Multi-Cable Routing · IDEAL Industries BPSTCKR-100
BPSTCKR-100
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse64 – Loyalty RewardsCable Stacker · 25 Pack · Angled Nail for Multi-Cable Routing · IDEAL Industries BPSTCKR-25
BPSTCKR-25
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse16 – Loyalty RewardsCable Stacker · 300/Bucket · Angled Nail for Multi-Cable Routing · IDEAL Industries BPSTCKR-300
BPSTCKR-300
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse182 – Loyalty RewardsClamp Meter · 1000A AC/DC True RMS · TightSight dual display · IDEAL 61-775
61-775
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse728 – Loyalty RewardsClamp Meter · 600A AC, 600V AC/DC, 1-1/4 in (31.8 mm) Jaw, NCV · IDEAL Industries 61-744
61-744
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse232 – Loyalty RewardsCoax Strip & Crimp Tool · RG-59/RG-6 Capacity · 3 Crimping Nests · IDEAL Industries 30-433
30-433
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse85 – Loyalty RewardsDiagonal Cutting Pliers · 8 in (203 mm) · 1000V Insulated Angled Head · IDEAL 35-9029
35-9029
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse173 – Loyalty RewardsDiagonal-Cutting Pliers · 8 in · Angled Head · IDEAL 35-029
35-029
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse52 – Loyalty RewardsDiagonal-Cutting Pliers · 8 in · Angled Head · IDEAL 35-3029
35-3029
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse64 – Loyalty RewardsDual-Purpose Hacksaw · 16 in Frame with 12 in 24 TPI Bi-Metal Blade · 55° Flush-Cut Angle and Blade Storage · IDEAL Industries 35-260
35-260
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse70 – Loyalty RewardsElectrician Tool Kit · 16-Piece Set · Leather Tool Pouch Included · IDEAL Industries 35-800
35-800
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse998 – Loyalty RewardsElectrician's Tool Kit · 16-Piece · 18 in Large Mouth Bag · IDEAL 35-808
35-808
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse769 – Loyalty RewardsElectrician’s Hip Kit · 6-Piece Hand Tool Set with Holster · Includes Linesman Pliers, Wire Stripper and 25 ft Tape · IDEAL 35-794
35-794
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse256 – Loyalty RewardsElectrician’s Tool Kit · 5-Piece · With Holster · IDEAL 35-5792
35-5792
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse200 – Loyalty RewardsElectronic Phillips Screwdriver · #0 tip, 1/8 in x 2-1/2 in shaft · Slim precision driver · IDEAL 36-246
36-246
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse13 – Loyalty RewardsErgonomic Hacksaw · 12 in Blade, 24 TPI, Bi-Metal · Flush-Cut Adjustable Frame · IDEAL Industries 35-261
35-261
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse68 – Loyalty Rewards- Edmonton Stock: 1
Fish Tape Leader · 500 lb Pull Rating · For 1/8 in Steel or Stainless Fish Tape · IDEAL Industries 31-148
31-148
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse46 – Loyalty RewardsFish Tape Repair Kit · S-Class Non-Conductive Eyelets · Includes 2 Eyelets and Adhesive · IDEAL Industries 31-203
31-203
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse34 – Loyalty RewardsFish Tape Swivel Ball · 1/8 in Steel or Stainless Steel Tape · Holds Up to Four 10 AWG Bare Wires · IDEAL 31-085
31-085
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse34 – Loyalty RewardsFish Tape · 120 ft blued steel, 1/8 in x 0.060 in · Tuff-Grip Pro case with formed hook · IDEAL 31-056
31-056
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse88 – Loyalty RewardsFish Tape · 120 ft stainless steel tape · 1/8 in x 0.060 in formed hook · IDEAL 31-066
31-066
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse203 – Loyalty RewardsFish Tape · 240 ft Blued Steel · Tuff-Grip Pro Case · IDEAL Industries 31-057
31-057
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse132 – Loyalty RewardsFish Tape · 240 ft Stainless Steel Tape · 1/8 in x 0.060 in Formed Hook · IDEAL 31-067
31-067
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse277 – Loyalty RewardsFish Tape · 50 ft blued steel · 1/8 in x 0.045 in thumb-winder case · IDEAL Industries 31-010
31-010
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse62 – Loyalty RewardsFish rod kit · 24 ft total length with four 6 ft rods · Regular flex fibreglass with bullet nose and J-hook ends · IDEAL 31-612
31-612
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse156 – Loyalty RewardsFoam Carrier · 3 in Conduit · For Vacuum or Blower Pulling · IDEAL 31-323
31-323
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse40 – Loyalty RewardsFoam Carrier · 3-1/2 in Conduit · For Vacuum or Blower Line Pulling · IDEAL 31-324
31-324
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse52 – Loyalty RewardsFoam Carrier · 4 in Conduit Size · For Blower or Vacuum Cleaning · IDEAL Industries 31-325
31-325
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse53 – Loyalty RewardsFoam Carrier · 5 in conduit size · For vacuum or blower conduit cleaning · IDEAL Industries 31-326
31-326
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse77 – Loyalty RewardsFoam Carrier · 6 in Conduit Size · For Blower or Vacuum Pulling · IDEAL Industries 31-327
31-327
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse90 – Loyalty RewardsFoam Conduit Carrier · 2-1/2 in Conduit Size · For Cleaning and Pull Line Installation · IDEAL Industries 31-322
31-322
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse35 – Loyalty RewardsFolding Saw · 6 in bi-metal blade · accepts standard reciprocating blades · IDEAL 35-274
35-274
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse39 – Loyalty RewardsGFCI Circuit Tester · 120V AC 3-Wire Receptacles · Built-In GFCI Trip Test · IDEAL 61-051
61-051
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse120 – Loyalty RewardsHacksaw Blades · 12 in x 18 TPI · Bi-Metal · IDEAL 35-262
35-262
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse553 – Loyalty RewardsHex-Key Set · 5-Piece SAE 3/16 in to 3/8 in · Folding Slip-Resistant Grip · IDEAL 35-147
35-147
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse23 – Loyalty RewardsHex-Key Set · 9-Piece Imperial 5/64 to 1/4 in · 4 in Handle with 3 in Keys · IDEAL 35-146
35-146
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse19 – Loyalty RewardsHole Cutter Kit · 4-Piece TKO Carbide-Tipped Set with 7/8 in, 1-1/8 in and 1-3/8 in Cutters · SmoothStart Pilot Bit · IDEAL Industries 36-311
36-311
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse253 – Loyalty RewardsHole Cutter Kit · 7/8 in to 2-1/2 in · Carbide-Tipped TKO Master Electrician's Kit · IDEAL 36-314
36-314
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse698 – Loyalty RewardsHole Cutter · 1 in (25 mm) · Carbide-Tipped TKO for Sheet Metal and Stainless Steel · IDEAL Industries 36-302
36-302
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse77 – Loyalty RewardsHole Cutter · 1-1/2 in (38 mm) Carbide-Tipped · TKO for Sheet Metal · IDEAL 36-307
36-307
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse107 – Loyalty RewardsHole Cutter · 1-1/4 in (32 mm) Carbide-Tipped · TKO for Sheet Metal and Stainless Steel · IDEAL 36-304
36-304
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse93 – Loyalty RewardsHole Cutter · 1-1/8 in (29 mm) · Carbide-Tipped TKO for Sheet Metal · IDEAL 36-303
36-303
Available to Order | Typically Arrives in 1 - 3 Weeks From Ontario Factory Warehouse76 – Loyalty Rewards

Quick Decision Summary
- Ideal Industries is widely associated with wire connection, termination, and small electrical fitting products used by electricians, maintenance teams, and panel builders.
- If you are matching an existing install, staying with Ideal can simplify service calls, stocking, and crew familiarity.
- For branch circuit splicing, check conductor count, conductor material compatibility, temperature rating, and enclosure suitability before choosing any connector.
- For trade buyers, the main decision is usually not brand alone but connector style, wire range, application environment, and whether re-entry or future maintenance is expected.
- Always confirm product approval markings, installation instructions, and applicable Canadian Electrical Code requirements for the specific job.
Ideal Industries products are common on electrical jobs where fast, repeatable wire termination matters. In the Electrical Fittings category, buyers often look to Ideal for familiar connection hardware used in residential, commercial, and maintenance work. Whether you are restocking service van inventory, matching installed devices, or standardising consumables across crews, the practical questions are conductor range, application type, enclosure conditions, and inspection acceptance. For Canadian buyers, it is also important to confirm approvals, copper or aluminium compatibility where relevant, and any installation limits stated by the manufacturer.
What Are Ideal Industries Products In Electrical Fittings?
Within electrical fittings, Ideal Industries is most often associated with connection and termination products rather than large raceway hardware. Trade buyers commonly recognise the brand for wire connectors, twist-on connectors often called wire nuts, grounding and bonding accessories, terminals, and other small parts that help complete branch circuit, control, and service work. The exact product mix can vary by catalogue, so selection should be based on the actual connector family and its listed conductor range rather than assuming all Ideal items serve the same purpose.
Where Are Ideal Industries Products Used?
Ideal products are commonly used in residential rough-in and finishing, commercial tenant work, service upgrades, lighting retrofits, maintenance repairs, and control cabinet touch-up work. They are especially common where electricians need compact connection methods for junction boxes, luminaires, device boxes, and retrofit situations. In maintenance settings, matching the installed connector style can reduce troubleshooting time because technicians already know the expected strip length, twist method where applicable, and box fill implications. For facility teams, these products are often stocked as everyday consumables rather than one-time project materials.
How To Choose Ideal Industries Products
Start with the actual connection task. For branch circuit splices, confirm conductor size, number of conductors, stranded versus solid, and copper versus aluminium compatibility. For fixture and device work, consider box space, vibration, and whether the connection may need to be reopened later. For maintenance departments, standardising a smaller number of connector sizes can simplify inventory, but only if those sizes still cover the real conductor combinations your team sees in the field. Also check whether the product is intended for dry locations only or if it is suitable for damp, wet, or corrosive environments when used with the proper enclosure. If the job involves legacy systems, matching the existing connector family may be the most practical choice for consistency and serviceability.
Trade Rules Of Thumb
A practical rule of thumb is to choose connectors by tested conductor combination, not by visual fit alone. If a connector feels forced, leaves excessive exposed copper, or creates a splice too large for the box, it is usually the wrong choice. Another common trade practice is to keep a small range of frequently used connector sizes on service vehicles for typical lighting, receptacle, and control work, then bring in specialty connectors only when the conductor mix requires them. For troubleshooting and retrofit work, many electricians prefer to stay with a familiar connector family because crews already know the installation feel and common failure points. These are practical habits, not code rules, and they do not replace the product instructions or approved use markings.
Sizing Guidelines
Connector sizing should follow the manufacturer chart for the exact product. Typical selection factors include AWG range, conductor count, solid or stranded construction, and conductor material. A connector that works for two solid copper conductors may not be suitable for a mixed stranded combination of the same nominal size. For larger splices or higher conductor counts, box volume and wire bending space become part of the buying decision as much as the connector itself. If aluminium conductors are involved, do not assume a standard connector is acceptable. Use only products specifically identified for that conductor material and installation method. All sizing and compatibility decisions should be verified against the product listing and the applicable Canadian Electrical Code requirements.
Common Installation Practices
Good installation practice starts with clean conductor preparation, correct strip length, and making sure insulation is not nicked during stripping. Electricians typically confirm that conductors are fully seated, that no bare copper is left exposed beyond what the connector design allows, and that the finished splice can be folded into the box without excessive stress. In service and retrofit work, it is also common to tug-test each conductor after termination and to inspect for overheating, discolouration, or damaged insulation before re-energising. Where vibration or repeated maintenance access is expected, buyers may favour connector styles that support easier re-entry or more controlled installation. Always follow the product instructions because installation method can vary by connector type.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake is choosing by habit instead of by conductor combination chart. Another is assuming all wire nuts or small connectors are interchangeable across copper, aluminium, solid, and stranded conductors. Buyers also run into problems when they overlook box fill, especially in retrofit device boxes where the splice may technically fit but creates crowding or stress on the conductors. In maintenance work, mixing connector types within the same facility without a stocking plan can also slow repairs because technicians need to carry too many variants. A final mistake is treating a connector as a universal solution when the application really calls for a terminal, lug, grounding connector, or another fitting style better matched to the job.
Brand Comparisons
Ideal Industries is a familiar name for connection products, especially where crews already know the brand and want continuity with existing stock. In many shops, Ideal is cross-shopped against other established connector and termination brands based on price, local availability, approval markings, and installer preference rather than dramatic performance differences in standard applications. Matching the installed brand can be sensible for maintenance and service work because it reduces uncertainty during troubleshooting. On the other hand, if another approved connector line better matches your conductor combinations, stocking program, or purchasing contract, that may be the better fit. The strongest buying approach is to compare the exact connector family, conductor range, and application listing instead of relying on brand reputation alone.
Related Products
Buyers looking at Ideal Industries in Electrical Fittings often also review wire nuts, push-in or lever-style connectors where applicable, grounding and bonding connectors, terminals, lugs, electrical tape, heat shrink, box extenders, and junction box accessories. For service vans and maintenance rooms, it is also practical to stock wire strippers, testers, label materials, and a small range of common box and device hardware alongside connection products. If your work includes lighting retrofits or control updates, related items may also include fixture whips, flexible conduit fittings, and low-voltage termination accessories depending on the scope.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ideal Industries mainly known for wire nuts and wire connectors?
Yes. In many electrical supply settings, Ideal is strongly associated with wire connectors and related termination products. That said, the exact items available in a given catalogue can vary, so it is still important to confirm the specific product family you need.
Can I use any Ideal connector for both copper and aluminium conductors?
No. Conductor material compatibility must be confirmed on the product listing and instructions. Do not assume a connector suitable for copper is also suitable for aluminium.
Why would a contractor stay with Ideal on an existing site?
Consistency can help with serviceability, technician familiarity, and van stock planning. If the installed system already uses a known connector family, matching it can reduce guesswork during repairs and future maintenance.
Are wire nuts always the right choice for branch circuit splices?
Not always. The right choice depends on conductor size, count, material, stranded versus solid construction, enclosure space, and whether the connection may need to be reopened. In some cases another connector style or terminal method is more suitable.
What should I check before buying Ideal connection products in Canada?
Check conductor range, material compatibility, approval markings, environmental suitability, and installation instructions. For any sizing or installation decision, verify compliance with the applicable Canadian Electrical Code requirements and the product documentation.






























































