TLE 7/8

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION and MAINTENANCE

Module 1: Preparing Electrical Materials and Tools for the Task

Name: ________________________________________________________Date:___________________

Grade & Section: _______________________________________________Score:__________________

Learning Objectives (based on Most Essential Learning competencies)

1. Prepare a list of electrical tools and materials for a specific job.
2. Tools are classified according to its function as per job requirement.
3. Materials are classified according to its uses on a specific project.
4. Tools and materials are selected.

Definition of Terms
 Ampere - a unit of measure of electric current
 Circuit - the path of electric current from the source to the components and goes back to the source
 Kilowatt - a unit of power which is equivalent to 1000w
 Conductor - a wire or a cord which provides path for current flow
 Resistance - the quality of electric current measured in ohms that resist the flow of current
 Hot wire - a wire through which current flows
 Insulator – material used to cover electric wires which may be made from plastic, rubber, or
asbestos.
 Tools - are implements used to modify raw materials for human use
 Corrugated plastic conduit (CPC) – commonly known as flexible non-metallic conduit or the “mold
flex”
 Metallic Conduits- metal raceways that was classified into four; rigid steel conduit (RSC),
intermediate metallic conduit or tubing (IMC or IMT), electrical metallic conduit or tubing (EMC or
EMT) and the flexible metallic conduit (FMC)
 Non-metallic conduits- plastic conduits or raceways designed to be a channel of wire that are
classified as; rigid non-metallic conduit or the PVC, the flexible nonmetallic or CPC, and the surface
plastic molding
 Connectors and Adapters - accessories that are used to connect from boxes to conduits or
raceways to the other boxes in the electrical system

Every electrician needs basic hand tools to perform everyday tasks, Fortunately, today's basics are better
than older models, providing more comfort and safety than their predecessors. Manufacturers have made
tools more 'ergonomically correct,' and improved designs help cut down on hand and wrist injuries often
caused by repetitive movement. Plus, they make it easier to perform the same motion over and over
because the tools just feel more comfortable. While today's designs may provide more safety and comfort,
they are still the basic hand tools electricians have been using for years.

Tools are handheld devices that aid in accomplishing a task such as cutting, driving, boring, measuring,
soldering, and another auxiliary tasks provider.

Common Electrical Tools, Materials and Equipment

Standard/Flat Screwdriver -blade tip is wedge-shaped and resembles a negative (-) sign. This is used to
drive screws with a single slot ahead.

Phillips Screwdriver-has a cross tip resembling a positive (+) sign. This is used to drive screws with cross
slot heads.
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Stubby Screwdriver - comes in either Standard or Philips screwdriver with short shank or blade and a
shorted handle used to turn screws in tight space where standard screwdriver cannot be used.

Allen Screwdriver - could be in the shape of a screwdriver or a wrench. Its function is to drive screw with
hexagonal slot head.

Claw Hammer- a hammer with one side of the head split and curved, used for extracting nails.

Mallet (rubber head) -a kind of hammer, often made of rubber or sometimes wood, that is smaller than a
maul or beetle, and usually has a relatively large head.

Ballpeen Hammer- a hammer with a rounded end opposite the face, a type of peening metal working
hammer used in.

Combination Pliers (Lineman’s Pliers)-This is used for gripping, holding, and cutting electrical wires and
cables and even small nails. They are usually used by linemen in doing heavy tasks.

Side Cutting Pliers-type of pliers is used for cutting fine, medium, and big wires and cables.

Long Nose Pliers- used for cutting and holding fine wires. This can reach tight space or small opening
where other pliers cannot reach and used in making terminal loops of copper wires.

A soldering iron is a hand tool used in soldering. It supplies heat to melt solder so that it can flow into the
joint between two workpieces.

Circuit breaker - a protective device that is reusable after tripping, used to cut off the current automatically
when trouble in the circuit such as short circuit or overload occurs.
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Conduits/Pipes - electrical materials used as the passage of wires for protection and insulation. These
could be rigid metallic, rigid nonmetallic, flexible nonmetallic, and flexible metallic conduit

Fuse - a circuit protective device that automatically melts the thin strand of wire inside to cut the current
when an overload or short circuit happens.

Male Plug - a device inserted to a convenience outlet from a current consuming appliance.

Utility Box - a rectangular shaped metallic or plastic (PVC) material where flush type convenience outlets
and switches are attached.

Junction Box - an octagonal shaped electrical material where the connections or joints of wire are being
done. It is also where the flush type receptacle is attached. This could be made of metal or (PVC)
Polyvinylchloride.

Connectors - used to attach metallic or non-metallic conduit to the junction or utility boxes.

Drilling Equipment These are needed to make holes in building construction for passage of wires and
conduit in both new and old installation, indoor or outdoor wiring. Common types of drilling tools and
equipment are:

Electric drill Drill bits Auger brace

Measuring Tools and Instrument
Electrician uses the following measuring tools and devices to measure value of voltage, current and
resistance, wire length, opening sizes of wire, conduit, and other items.

Wire gauge push pull rule Vernier Caliper Multi tester

Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

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1. Which tool has a cross tip resembling a positive (+) sign and it is used to drive screws with cross slot
heads?
a. Stubby Screwdriver b. Connectors c. Philips Screwdriver d. Wire Stripper
2. Which tool is used for cutting and holding wires and can reach tight space or small opening, and is used
in making terminal loops of copper wires?
a. Long Nose Plier b. Combination Plier c. Electricians Knife d. Wire Stripper
3. Which tool is used for gripping, holding, cutting electrical wires and even small nails, and is usually used
by linemen in doing heavy tasks?
a. Long Nose Plier b. Combination Plier c. Electricians Knife d. Wire Stripper
4. Which tools is used in driving or pounding and pulling out nails?
a. Hammer b. Connectors c. Portable Electric Drill d. Wire Stripper
5. Which is a small drilling machine with a chuck capacity of ¼ “to 3/8 “and used for making and for marking
holes on metal sheets and concrete walls.
a. Hammer b. Connectors c. Portable Electric Drill d. Wire Stripper
6. Which of these comes in either Standard or Philips screwdriver with short shank or blade and short
handle used to turn screws in tight spaces where standard screwdriver cannot be used?
a. Stubby screwdriver b. Connectors c. Philips screwdriver d. wire stripper
7. Which tool is used for removing insulation of medium - sized wires ranging from gauge #10 to gauge
#16?
a. Long Nose Plier b. Combination Plier c. Electricians Knife d. Wire Stripper
8. Which is used by linemen to remove insulation of wire and cables in low and high voltage transmission
lines?
a. Long Nose Pliers b. Combination Pliers c. Electricians Knife d. Wire Stripper
9. Which is a circuit protective device that automatically blows and cuts the current when an overload or
short circuit happens?
a. Circuit Breaker b. Junction box c. Fuse d. Conduits
10. Which is a rectangular–shaped metallic or plastic (PVC) material in which flush–type convenience outlet
and switch are attached?
a. junction box b. Conduits c. Connectors d. Utility Box
11. Which electrical materials are used as the passage of wires for protection and insulation?
a. Junction Box b. Conduits c. Connectors d. Male Plug
12. Which protective device is used to automatically cut off the current when there is trouble in the circuit
such as short circuit or overload occurs?
a. Circuit Breaker b. Conduits c. Fuse d. Junction Box
13. Which is an octagonal–shaped electrical material where the connections or joints of wires are being
done?
a. Junction Box b. Conduits c. Utility Box d. Connectors
14. Which are used to attach metallic or non–metallic conduit to the junction or utility boxes?
a. Male Plug b. Junction Box c. Conduits d. Connectors
15. Which device is inserted to a convenience outlet to conduct electric current and flat cord is attached to it
on one end and the other end is connected to a current- consuming instrument or appliance?
a. Junction Box b. Conduits c. Connectors d. Male Plug