Lamp/Electrical Inventory and General Repair Cafe Supply Boxes
Lamp/Electrical Parts Suggested Startup Inventory
Additional Electrical Supplies
Batteries: A small assortment of batteries may come in handy.
Glue: For quick repairs, Super Glue or epoxy. Ask your coaches for the specific products they’d recommend.
Bulbs: Have a regular light bulb and a 3-way bulb on hand for testing lamps brought in for repair. Often people do not bring in bulbs, or the bulbs they bring are no good.
Pricing: Price the repair parts in even dollar increments (for example, wire is $0.50/foot). This simplifies making change, and folks are happy to get their items repaired in one stop.
General Repair Supply Boxes
The event organizer should provide a box of basic supplies to be used by all. Ask your repair coaches to suggest additional items.
•Extension cords and surge bars
•1 roll of duct tape to tape down extension cords
•1 bottle each of carpenter’s wood glue, single-use Super Glue, and epoxy glue
•2 pairs of safety glasses
•1 package of reusable shop towels
•1 or 2 rolls of Carpenter Clamp Tape
•1 roll of black electrical tape
•1 package of sandpaper
•1 package of assorted steel wool pads
•1 can of WD-40
•1 can of 3-in-One oil
•1 bottle of rubbing alcohol
•1 box of cotton swabs (Q-tips)
•1 bag of cotton balls
•1 box of toothpicks
•Basic first aid kit