Technology and

Livelihood Education 9
Quarter Electrical Installation and
Maintenance
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Electrical Installation and Maintenance – Grade 9
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Electrical Supplies and Materials
First Edition, 2020

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 Quarter 1
Module 2
LESSON 1: Preparing Electric and Hydraulic
Tools
LO 1. Select electric and hydraulic tools
1.1 Request tools, equipment and
materials
1.1.2 Electrical Supplies and Materials
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Electrical Installation and Maintenance Grade 9 Module on

Electrical Supplies and Materials.

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators from
Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its Officer-In-Charge Schools Division
Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A. Agustin in partnership with the Local
Government of Pasig through its mayor, Honorable Vico Sotto.
The writers utilized the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum using the Most
Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) while overcoming their personal, social,
and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs namely: Communication,
Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Character while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners
as they do the tasks included in the module.
For the learner:

Welcome to the Electrical Installation and Maintenance 9 Module on Electrical

Supplies and Materials.

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner
is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning material while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after completing the
lessons in the module

Pretest - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be
mastered throughout the lesson.

Recap - This section will measure what learnings and skills that you
understand from the previous lesson.

Lesson- This section will discuss the topic for this module.

Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform.

Wrap-Up- This section summarizes the concepts and applications of the

lessons.

Valuing-this part will check the integration of values in the learning

competency.

Posttest - This will measure how much you have learned from the entire
module.
 EXPECTATIONS

Upon completion of this lesson, you are expected to:

1. identify the different electrical supplies and materials used in electrical

works; and
2. classify electrical supplies and materials according to its uses and
applications.

PRETEST

Directions: Complete the crossword by filling in the electrical supplies and materials
that fits in each clue.

Down:
1. allows electrical appliances to
connect to the electric power
supply system
2. are electrical materials used
to hold and anchor electrical
conduits in its proper position
3. is a fitting with a removable
cover for access to electric
conductor
4. it is used to turn ON and OFF
the circuit

Across:
1. conductors which are larger
than the wires
5. is a device that is inserted to
an outlet to make an electrical
connection
6. electrical protective device
which are used to interrupt
the flow of current when short
circuit occurs
7. metal pin which has a spiral
blade to penetrate through
woods metal and other
materials
8. octagonal shape box which
houses lamp receptacle and
for wire connection
9. conductors 3.26 mm and
smaller in sizes
 RECAP

Do you still recall our first lesson about electrical tools and equipment?
Give 3 electrical tools and equipment for the following classifications:

1
Pliers
2
3
1
Screwdrivers
2
3
1
Hammers
2
3
1
Soldering tools
2
3
1
Measuring tools and equipment
2
3

LESSON

ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

Electrical supplies and materials are made and constructed for

electrical purposes such as to:

1. carry electrical current from the source to the load to current consuming
devices,
2. regulates the flow of electrical current in an electrical circuit,
3. it houses electrical outlet, lamp receptacles and switches,
4. hold and secure electrical conduits to its fixtures ,
5. protects electrical circuit from overload and short circuit and;
6. promote an electrical fire free environment.
 The following are the most commonly used electrical supplies and materials.

WIRE is a single electrical conductors 3.26 mm or no. 8 AWG and smaller

in sizes.

CABLE is a group of wires that is wrapped in sheathing and are used to

carry larger amount of electric currents. Cables are electric conductor that is larger
than wires.

Stranded wire is composed of a number of small

wires bundled together to form a larger conductor.
It is more flexible than solid wire of the same
diameter. It comes in different colors and sizes.
Solid wire consists of single core conductor. It is
used where there is little need for flexibility in the
wire. It also come in different colors and sizes.

Flat Cord has two sets of stranded conductors

separated by insulators. It is usually used for
electrical appliance and devices. It is also used for
extension wiring.

Non Metallic Sheathed Cable consist of two or

more wires that are wrapped together with an
insulation to form a single unit.

ELECTRICAL BOXES are used for electrical outlets, switches, ceiling

fixtures and junction for splices and joints. Depending on the size and shape of
the box, electrical boxes hold different number of wires. There are octagon, square,
rectangular, shallow and weatherproof type.

Utility box is used to house convenience outlets

and switches. It has a knock-out that can be
removed so that it can be connected to an
electrical conduit.

Junction box are octagonal shape which are

often made from metal or plastic, it houses lamp
receptacle and for wire connection.

Square box / Gang box is like a junction box but

it is much bigger. It is used to connect more than
four electrical conduit and house more splices
and joints.
 Panel box is where an array of circuit breakers
are installed. Its size depends on the number of
branch circuit. The main circuit breaker supply
electric power to your house.

Control box provides the physical interface to

allow an operator to control a piece of equipment
and monitor its performance.

Safety switch box are used to control the

switching of heavy equipment and machinery
from its power source. Fuse are installed to it for
disconnecting means.

FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKER are electrical protective devices which

are used to interrupt the flow of current when short circuit or over current occurs.
Available in different sizes, shapes and ratings.

Cartridge fuse is a cylinder shaped fuse with

metal caps at both ends. It is plugged in the safety
switch box. The ampere of the fuse depends on
the circuit to be protected.

Knife blade fuse is a cartridge fuse having a

metal blade at each end of a cylindrical tube. It is
screwed to the safety switch box terminal.

Plug fuse are small variety of fuse that handle the

protection of electrical devices.

Circuit breaker is designed to automatically trip-

off when there is an overload or short in the
circuit. Its basic function is to interrupt current
flow after a fault is detected.

SWITCH is an electrical device which regulates the flow of electric current.

It is used to turn ON and OFF the circuit.

ELECTRICAL OUTLETS also known as convenience outlets, power

outlets, and electrical sockets. It allows electrical appliances, devices and equipment
to connect to the electric power supply system.
 Flush type switch is a switch assembled to a face
plate and mounted on utility box buried or
concealed on concrete or wood with only its face
exposed.

Surface type switch is a switch designed for

mounting on a plane surface like wood or concrete
and it does not require an electrical box when
installed.
Toggle switch is a type of switch that are used for
switching appliances, devices and equipment.

Convenience outlet is a power receptacle on

walls where plugs are inserted to supply electric
power to appliances, devices and equipment.

Special purpose outlet is used for connection of

appliances and devices which requires higher
current such as air conditioning unit, refrigerator
and washing machine.
Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is a
convenience outlet mainly used to protect people
from electric shock. Electric power is
disconnected when there is an electrical fault in
the circuit.

FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES are electrical supplies and materials

which are commonly used to fit, connect and support electrical wiring during
installation. The following are some of the examples of these materials:

Insulated staple nail is used to support wires

and cables when it is installed over a wooden
surface, the insulation protects the wires and
cables from damage.
Condulets is a fitting resembling to a box with a
removable cover for easy access to electric
conductors.

Porcelain tube is a ceramic tube used in exposed

electric wiring to support single insulated
conductor where it passes through a wood joist,
studs and other surface material.
Electrical tape is used to insulate electrical wires
and cables when splices, joints and taps are
made.

Rubber tape is like an electrical tape which has

an excellent physical and electrical properties. It
is best used for adding moisture protection and
padding to wire and cable splices.
Connectors are used to connect one piece
of conduit to another or to connect conduit to an
electrical box.

Lock nut is a material screwed to connector to

secure in place after inserting to an electrical box.

Male plug is an electrical device with two or three

pins that is inserted in convenience outlet to
make an electrical connection.

Coupling are small fittings used to join two

conduits to continue a straight run.

Liquid tight connector are used to provide extra

protection from water infiltration when electrical
installation are made in outdoor or exposed to
damp location.

Clamps are used to hold and anchor electrical

conduits in its proper position.

Wire bushing are used to protect and support the

wires and cables when inserted to a material. It’s
either made of PVC or rubber.

Wire connector/Push-in wire connector are

used to make a solderless or splice less
connection. It serve as wiring sleeves where wires
are twisted, capped or inserted on to it.

Screws are metal pins which has a spiral blade to

penetrate through woods, metal and other
materials, it is used to hold objects or materials
together.

Bolts and nut are metal rod with screw thread

used to fasten and secure objects or materials in
place. It is loosen or tighten by a screwdriver or
a wrench depending on its head.

Screw anchor (tox) are inserted in holes made

during drilling. It expands when screwed to
support light materials in place.

Expansion bolt is used to secure heavy objects or

materials. It can handle vertical and horizontal
loads. By tightening the nut, the metals expands
inside the drill hole making it impossible to
extract.
 ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.1

Directions: Look for the hidden electrical supplies and materials and encircle them.
Words may be in horizontal, vertical, upward and downward direction.

4 - Fittings and accessories

1 - Fuses and circuit breaker

2 - Electrical boxes
3 - Wires and cable

1 - Switches and outlet

 ACTIVITY 2.2

Directions: Name the following electrical supplies and materials, and give its uses
and function.

Name of electrical
Image Uses and Function
supplies and materials
 WRAP-UP

Electrical supplies and materials are essential in electrical installation

and maintenance, thus proper supplies and materials should be selected
properly in performing any electrical job to ensure safety, durability,
efficiency, economy and convenience.

The uses of electrical supplies and materials is to control the flow of

current in an electrical circuit; carry electrical current from the source to the
load or current consuming apparatus; hold and secure wires to its fixtures
inside and outside houses and buildings; and protect the houses, buildings,
appliances’ and instruments from any destruction and damage.

VALUING

Quality, economy, durability of electrical supplies and materials should

always be considered in performing any electrical task to ensure safety and
security of work done. Electrical supplies and materials should of the
recommended, tested, and verified by the safety and quality board agency.

What practical application does this lesson teach you? Explain your
answer briefly.

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 POSTTEST

Directions: Read each item carefully and choose the letter that corresponds to the
correct answer. Write your answer in the space provided before each number.

_____ 1. What electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in an outlet to
make an electrical connection?
A. Convenience outlet C. Male plug
B. Fuse D. Switch
_____ 2. These are conductors 3.26mm or no. 8AWG and smaller in sizes. What
electrical material is this?
A. Bolt and nut C. Circuit breaker
B. Cable D. Wire
_____ 3. What device is used to turn ON and OFF the circuit?
A. Convenience outlet C. Male plug
B. Fuse D. Switch
_____ 4. Which type of electrical box with octagonal shape, it houses lamp
receptacle and for wire connection?
A. Junction box C. Safety switch box
B. Panel box D. Utility box
_____ 5. What electrical devices are used to interrupt the flow of current when short
circuit or over current occurs?
A. Bolt and nut C. Circuit breaker
B. Cable D. Wire
_____ 6. What electrical materials is used to hold and anchor electrical conduits in
its proper position?
A. Clamp C. Connector
B. Condultets D. Coupling
_____ 7. Which electrical supplies that has a spiral blade to penetrate through
woods metal and other materials?
A. Expansion bolt C. Screws
B. Insulated staple nail D. Tox
_____ 8. It allows electrical appliances devices and equipment to connect to the
electric power supply system. What do you call this device?
A. Convenience outlet C. Male plug
B. Fuse D. Switch
_____ 9. What do you call a fitting which resembling to a pipe or box with a
removable cover for access to electric conduits?
A. Clamp C. Connector
B. Condultets D. Coupling
_____ 10. An electrical conductor which are larger than the wires. What do you this
supplies?
A. Bolt and nut C. Circuit breaker
B. Cable D. Wire
Pre Test
Post Test
1. C
2. D
3. D
4. A
5. C
6. A
7. C
8. A
9. B
10.B
KEY TO CORRECTION
 References

Printed materials:
CUETO, Marino C. and CABUSORA, Roman A. Jr., “Technology & Livelihood
Education – Module 1 Learner’s Material, IA-Electrical Installation &
Maintenance”, Prinpia Co., Ltd., First Edition 2018.

VALLARTA, Hector M. and CABUSORA, Roman A. Jr., “K to 12 Basic

Education Curriculum Technology & Livelihood Education Learning
Module Electrical Installation & Maintenance Exploratory Course
Grades 7 and Grade 8”.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

EDISON P. CLET
Illustrator

ELINETTE B. DELA CRUZ

Project Development Officer II (LRMDS)
Lay-out Artist

SHERWIN C. CO
Video/PowerPoint Presenter

ANNE ROZELLE B. CO
Video/ PowerPoint Editor

GERARDO D. GUEVARA
Video/ PowerPoint Reviewer

VIRGILIO R. CESTINA JR.

TLE Head Teacher

MA. AMPARO G. SILVELA

School Head

NAME
Public Schools District Supervisor
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