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TLE - Electrical Installation

Maintenance
Installing Wiring Devices for Floor and
Ground Fault Current Interrupter Outlets
Quarter 2-Module 4
Selecting Tools, Materials and Equipment Used in Ground
Installation
TVL - Electrical Installation Maintenance – Grade 10
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 2 – Module 4: Selecting Tools, Materials, and Equipment Used in Ground
Installation
First Edition, 2020

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TLE - EIM
Quarter 2 - Module 5
Selecting Tools, Materials, and Equipment
Used in Ground Installation
Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the TLE - EIM Grade 10 Self-Learning Module (SLM) on Selecting

Tools, Materials, and Equipment used in Ground Installation!

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Tools, Materials, and Equipment used in Ground Installation!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written to help you master on selecting and
identifying tools, materials and equipment with their corresponding uses needed
in ground installation. The scope of this module permits to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary of students.

After going through the module, you are expected to:

1. Select appropriate tools, materials, and equipment used in ground

installation and their uses.
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What I Know

As part of your initial activity, you will be challenged to dig deeper on your
knowledge and previous experiences on the topic.

Pretest
Directions: Read each statement carefully. Choose the letter which corresponds to
the correct answer and write it on your activity sheet.

1. This is used to connect the grounding electrode conductor to the ground wire.

a. grounding wire b. grounding rod
c. grounding clamp d. grounding device
2. This is a material that discharges electricity has built up during the ground fault
and sends it outside of your home back into the ground.
a. grounding wire b. grounding rod
c. grounding clamp d. grounding device
3. It is known as grounding electrodes used to connect the grounding of electrical
device to earth ground.
a. grounding wire b. grounding rod
c. grounding clamp d. grounding device
4. This is a tool used to measure the length of wires and cables used in ground
installation.
a. zigzag rule b. pull push tape
c. marking gauge d. slide caliper rule
5. It is made from metal with insulators in the handle and are use for gripping
wires and cables.
a. screwdriver b. claw hammer c. wrench d. pliers
6. A hand tool is a tool used for fastening and loosening screws especially those
screws found in grounding clamp.
a. screwdriver b. claw hammer c. wrench d. pliers
7. This is a safety tape for wires, used to cover and insulate a broad range of
cables, wires and other materials that conduct electricity.
a. grounding wire b. grounding rod
c. grounding clamp d. electrical tape
8. It has an electric motor that drives a chuck which is used in making round holes
for a screw or driving fasteners.
a. electrical tape b. electric drill c. grinding wheel d. air chisel
9. This is used to turn screws, nuts and bolts with hexagon heads.
a. screwdriver b. claw hammer c. wrench d. pliers
10. Which of the following statements describe advantages of using proper tools?
a. Ali using proper tools did the tasks with efficiency, accuracy and quality of
his work.
b. Alodie using proper tools did his job creatively and effectively.
c. Joel using proper tools had finished and did his tasks handily,
effortlessly, and on time.
d. Raychel using proper tools had little time to do his job and can save more
energy upon doing his tasks.
11. This refers to the type of tools that uses their electricity, compressed air, or
hydraulic pressure for them to operate.
a. Hand tools b. Measuring tools c. Electric tape d. Machine tools
12. This type of tools operates through the energy supplied by human hands.
a. Machine tools b. Power tools c. Hand tools d. Measuring
tools
13. This tool is mainly used to turn screws, nuts, and bolts with hexagon heads.
a. Wrenches b. Pliers c. Hammer d. Insulated
screwdrivers
14. If you connect the grounding wires to the utility boxes, junction boxes, and
panel-boards, these materials are needed.
a. Pull-push tape b. Grounding rod c. Metal screws d. Grounding
wire
15. These are implements used to modify raw materials for human use.
a. Tape b. Tools c. Rod d. Screws
 Selecting Tools, Materials
LESSON
1 and Equipment Used in
Ground Installation

What’s In

In the previous lesson, you have learned about identifying the correct
quantity of wiring materials and devices in ground installation. This time, review
some of the learning you have encountered because this will help you understand
our next lesson.

Activity 1: Name me!

Directions: Below are the pictures of different basic electrical tools and materials.
Name each picture with corresponding basic usage. Write your answer on your
activity sheet.

Tools and Materials Name Uses

What’s New
 Tools are defined as implements used to alter raw materials for human use.
Tools can be an extension of the human hand thereby improving its speed, power,
and accuracy.

Importance of Tools
Advantages of using the proper tools:
1. Efficiency of work
2. High quality of the work
3. Speed of accomplishment
4. Accuracy

However, these advantages depend on three factors, namely:

1. Availability and sufficiency of the materials
2. Experience and skill of the workers in their respective fields
3. Good quality of tools, materials and equipment

Types of Tools and Equipment

There are three main types of tools/equipment in the shop. One type is
known as hand tools because your hand supplies the energy to operate them. The
other type is called machine or power tool/equipment which uses their
electricity, compressed air, or hydraulic pressure to make them operate. The last
type is referred to as measuring tools.

Activity 2: Dig deeper!

Direction: As you have already understood the importance of tools, enumerate at
least two (2) advantages of using proper tools, materials and equipment and
elaborate each.

1. _____________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________
 What is It

Another milestone unlocked! Now let us proceed to the different hand tools,
power tools and materials used in ground installation.
Tools, Materials and Equipment used in Ground Installation
Hand tools
1. Insulated screwdriver is a tool used for fastening and loosening screws
especially those screws found in grounding clamp.

2. Claw hammer is the most commonly used tools in the shop. It is used
in grinding and pulling out nails.

3. Pliers are made from metal with insulators in the handle and are
use for gripping wires and cables in ground installation.

4. Wrenches are used to turn screws, nuts and bolts with hexagon heads.

Power Tools/Equipment
A. Electric tools

1. Electric drill has an electric motor that drives a chuck. The chuck has
jaws that can open and close to grip and drill kit. Use in making round
holes for a screw or driving fasteners.

2. Grinding wheels can be either bench-mounted or pedestal installed. They

may either have grinding wheel, view wheel, or two grinding wheels.

Measuring Tool
The measuring tool that is used in electrical workshop otherwise known as
“Rule” is:

1. Pull-Push Tape is used to measure the length of wires and cables to be

used used in ground installation.
Materials used in Ground Installation
1. Electrical tape is a safety tape for wires, used to cover and insulate a
broad range of cables, wires and other materials that conduct electricity.

2. Grounding wire is a green colored insulated wire screwed into utility

boxes, junction boxes and panel-boards connected to the grounding rod
to discharge the electricity during the ground fault and sends it outside
into the ground.

3. Grounding rod, also known as grounding electrodes are used to connect

the grounding of electrical device to earth ground. Ground rods are very good
conductors of electricity and allow any dangerous electricity to flow
to ground, taking the danger away from you and the electrical panel.

4. Grounding clamp is used to connect the grounding electrode conductor to

the ground wire.

5. Metal screws are used to connect the grounding wires to the utility boxes,
junction boxes and panel-boards.

What’s More

In order to firm up your understanding of the topic previously presented,

describe each statement in the activity below.

Activity 3: Describe me!

Directions: Read each statement carefully and identify the tool/material being
described. Write your answer on your activity sheet.

____________1. A tool used for fastening and loosening screws especially those
screws found in grounding clamp
____________2. Electrical hand tool used to grind and pull out nails
____________3. Made from metal with insulators in the handle and it is used for
gripping wires and cables
____________4. Used to turn screws, nuts and bolts with hexagon heads
____________5. Material used to connect the grounding electrode conductor to the
ground wire

What I Have Learned

You did a great job in the previous activities! Now, it is time to process what
you have learned from the lesson.

Activity 4
Directions: Identify the word to complete each sentence. Write your answer on
your activity sheet.

1. Electrical tape is a safety tape for wires, used to _______ and ___________ a broad

range of cables, wires and other materials that conduct electricity.
2. Pliers are made from metal with insulators in the handle and are used for
__________ wires and cables in ground installation.
3. ________ _________is used to connect the grounding electrode conductor to the
ground rod.
4. Grounding wire discharges the electricity that has built up during the _________
_______ and sends it outside of your home back into the ground.
5. Insulated screwdriver is a tool used for _________ and ___________ screws
especially those screws found in grounding clamp.

Congratulations! You’ve got it. Proceed to the next activity.

Good luck!
 What I Can Do

Activity 5: Make me complete!

Directions: Read and analyze carefully the task given in Column A and complete
the table by writing the appropriate tool, material, or equipment in Column B.
Write your answer on your activity sheet.

A B
Task Appropriate tool, material or
equipment
6. In doing the ground installation, it
is necessary to use this kind of
ground installation material to help
those positive charges get to the
ground in a safe, direct and
controlled way, where they can be
discharged without the risk of
electrical shock or fire. It discharges
the electricity during the ground
fault and sends it outside into
the ground.
1. A tool use by electricians and other
tradesmen primarily for gripping,
twisting, bending, and cutting wires
and cables.
2. In making round holes for a screw
or driving fasteners, this kind of
ground installation equipment is
primarily used.
 Post Test

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Choose the letter which corresponds to
the correct answer and write it on your activity sheet.

1. Which of the following statements describe advantages of using proper tools?

a. Ali using proper tools did the tasks with efficiency, accuracy and quality
of his work.
b. Alodie using proper tools did his job creatively and effectively.
c. Joel using proper tools had finished and did his tasks handily,
effortlessly, and on time.
d. Raychel using proper tools had little time to do his job and can save more
energy upon doing his tasks.
2. It has an electric motor that drives a chuck. Use in making round holes for a
screw or driving fasteners.
a. electrical tape b. electric drill c. grinding wheel d. air chisel
3. Used to turn screws, nuts and bolts with hexagon heads.
a. screwdriver b. claw hammer c. wrench d. pliers
4. Material used to connect the grounding electrode conductor to the ground wire.
a. grounding wire b. grounding rod
c. grounding clamp d. grounding device
5. A material that discharges electricity has built up during the ground fault and
sends it outside of your home back into the ground.
a. grounding wire b. grounding rod
c. grounding clamp d. grounding device
6. It is a tool used for fastening and loosening screws especially those screws found
in grounding clamp.
a. screwdriver b. claw hammer c. wrench d. pliers
7. A safety tape for wires, used to cover and insulate a broad range of cables, wires
and other materials that conduct electricity.
a. grounding wire b. grounding rod
c. grounding clamp d. electrical tape
8. It is known as grounding electrodes used to connect the grounding of electrical
device to earth ground.
a. grounding wire b. grounding rod
c. grounding clamp d. grounding device
9. A measuring tool used to measure the length of wires and cables to be used in
ground installation.
a. zigzag rule b. pull push tape c. marking gauge d. slide caliper rule
10. Made from metal with insulators in the handle and are use for gripping wires
and cables.
a. screwdriver b. claw hammer c. wrench d. pliers
11. These are implements used to modify raw materials for human use.
a. Tape b. Tools c. Rod d. Screws
12. If you connect the grounding wires to the utility boxes, junction boxes, and
panel-boards, these materials are needed.
 a. Pull-push tape b. Grounding rod c. Metal screws d. Grounding
wire

13. This tool is mainly used to turn screws, nuts, and bolts with hexagon heads.
a. Wrenches b. Pliers c. Hammer d. Insulated
screwdrivers
14. This type of tools operates through the energy supplied by human hands.
a. Machine tools b. Power tools c. Hand tools d. Measuring
tools
15. This refers to the type of tools that uses their electricity, compressed air, or
hydraulic pressure for them to operate.
a. Hand tools b. Measuring tools c. Electric tape d. Machine tools

Additional Activities

Activity 7 – Essay
Directions: Explain the following in brief and concise manner. Write your answer
on your activity sheet.

1. Why is it that proper selection of materials, tools and equipment

necessary?
2. What do you think are the factors in considering the proper usage of each
tool, material, and equipment?
 Answer Key

Pre-Test What’s more?

1. c 11. d Activity 3-Describe Me!

1) screwdriver
2. a 12. c 2) claw hammer
3) pliers
4) wrench
3. b 13. a
5) grounding clamp

4. b 14. c
What I have learned
5. d 15. b

Activity 4
Post Test 1) cover, insulate
2) gripping
3) grounding clamp
1. a 11. b 4) ground fault
2. b 12. c 5) fastening,
3. b 13. a
4. c 14. c
5. a 15. d
6. a What I can Do?
7. d
8. b Activity 5 – Make me
9. b complete!
1) grounding wire
2) pliers
3) electric drill
References

Unpublished Materials
Cabusora, R. and Cueto, M., Department of Education, Republic of the
Philippines., Electrical Installation and Maintenance, Learners Material: Module 2.
Page 150-160

https://www.thespruce.com/choosing-the-best-grounding-materials-
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%20used%20for%20residential%20installations.

https://www.dfliq.net/blog/understanding-electrical-grounding/

https://www.thespruce.com/insulated-screwdrivers-and-safety-1152567
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