TLE - IA

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

QUARTER 1 – MODULE 1
REQUESTING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIALS
INTRODUCTION

Electrical task can be accomplished systematically to save time, effort, and resources. Most
of the work cannot be done using bare hands. To do the task, electrical tools or materials are
needed to perform the job. This lesson will discuss the function/use of each tool or materials used
in electrical wiring installations.

LESSON PROPER
The following are common electrical tools needed in the installation of electrical
wiring/devices
1. Screwdrivers -these tools are made of steel hardened and tempered at the tip used to
loosen or tighten screws with slotted heads. They come in various sizes and shapes.

1.1 Flat Screwdriver - the blade tip is wedge

shaped and resembles a negative (-) sign.
This is used to drive screws with a single slot
head.
1.2 Phillips Screwdriver- this has a cross tip
resembling a positive (+) sign. This is used to
drive screws with cross slot heads.

1.3 Allen Screwdriver/ Wrench- This could

be in the shape of screwdriver or a wrench,
its function is to drive a screw with
hexagonal slot head.
1.4 Stubby Screwdriver - it comes in either
Standard or Phillips screwdriver with short
shank or blade and a shorted handle, used to
turn screws in tight space where standard
screwdriver cannot be used.

2. Pliers - are made of metal with insulators in the handle. They are used for cutting,
twisting, bending, and holding wires and cables.

2.1 Combination Pliers – usually called as

linemen’s pliers, used to hold, bend, and
cut electrical wires and cables.
2.2 Side Cutting Pliers – also called as
diagonal pliers. This type of pliers is used
for cutting small to medium size of wires
 2.3 Long Nose Pliers - This could be in the
shape of screwdriver or a wrench, its
function is to drive a screw with
hexagonal slot head.
3. Claw Hammer - a special 4. Hacksaw -
type of hammer, which is this tool is
used in pounding nails, manually
striking surfaces, and cut
extracting nails from metal/PVC
some object or surface. conduits
and other
metals.
5. Electrician’s Knife - used 6. Electric Drill -
to remove insulation of big it is used in
and small wires when wire making holes on
stripper cannot be used woods, metals,
and concrete
walls.
7. Wire Stripper - this is a tool used for removing
insulation of medium-sized wires. It has two types:
7.1 Manual - has round holes that correspond to wire
size. Removing of insulation is done while squeezing
and pulling out wire. This can also be used to cut
medium- sized copper wires.
7.2 Automatic - operated by squeezing where one end 7.1 Manual
7.2 Automatic
will hold the wire and the other will remove the
insulation, has spring to retain to original position.

8. Pipe bender – a tool used to bend

rigid metallic conduit by the use of
hands and/or foot

8.1 Hydraulic Pipe bender – this type of

bender uses hydraulic (oil) pressure to
bend various sizes of metallic pipes 7.1 Manual

7.2 Hydraulic

9. Pull-push rule – also known as tape measure, which is

retractable and coils into a compact case. It is used for
measuring linear and perpendicular distance, usually has
inch and centimeter as units of measurement

10. Angle Grinder – an electric tool that has a replaceable

disc and can be used in cutting, grinding, and polishing.
 Electrical materials/devices are essential components to safely utilize electricity when
delivered by the power distribution companies. The following are the most common electrical
materials/devices:

1. Convenience Outlet (CO)- is a device

that acts as a convenient source of
electrical energy for current consuming
appliances. It is where the male plug of an
appliance is inserted and usually fastened
on the wall or connected in an extension Flush type C.O. Surface type CO
cord. This can be surface type or flush
type.

2. Switch - is a device that

connects and disconnects the
flow of electric current in a
circuit. There are many
shapes, designs and types
Flush type
and are classified as hanging, Hanging type
flush and surface types. Surface type

3. Receptacle - is a device that `

holds the lamp in place to safely
connect the wires to the circuit.
This is usually made of porcelain
or plastic and classified as flush,
hanging (weather-proof/chain) Surface type Hanging type
and surface types. Flush type

4. Junction Box - an 5. Utility Box - a

octagonal shaped rectangular shaped
electrical material where metallic or plastic
the connections or joints (PVC) material where
of wire are being done. It flush type
is also where the flush convenience outlets
type of receptacle is and switches are
attached. This could be attached.
made of metal or (PVC)
Polyvinylchloride.

6. Male Plug - a device 7. Conduits/Pipes -

inserted to a electrical materials used
convenience outlet from as the passage of wires
a current consuming for protection and
appliance. insulation. These could be
rigid metallic, rigid
nonmetallic, flexible
nonmetallic, and
flexible metallic conduit
 8. Fuse - a circuit 9. Circuit breaker - a
protective device that protective device that
automatically melts the is reusable after
thin strand of wire inside tripping, used to cut
to cut the current when off the current
an overload or short automatically when
circuit happens. trouble in the circuit
such as short circuit or
overload occurs.

10. Electrical Wire – usually made of copper/aluminum, 10.2. Solid wire is made
serves as the conductor of electricity. It can be: of a single strand of wire

10.1. Stranded wire is made of multiple strands joined

together to form a single wire.

11. Clamps - electrical 12. Connectors -

materials used to hold used to attach
and anchor electrical metallic or non-
conduits to their metallic conduit to
proper position. the junction or
utility boxes.

13. Electrical tape – 14. Light bulb – an

an adhesive tape electrical device that
made of vinyl used to emits light by
cover exposed consuming electricity.
electrical wire.

REMEMBER

Electrical tools are objects that aid the user to do the installation, troubleshooting, and
repair properly and quickly. There are different tools available, and they can be grouped as hand
tools, electric tools, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools. Choosing the right tool is important to do the
task effectively and efficiently.
Electrical materials are products being installed and/or replaced. These where the tools are
intended for.
Electrical installation and maintenance will not happen without the electrical tools and
materials for they are essential in this course.
ACTIVITY:
Directions: Read the statement/question carefully. Select the best answer from the choices below by
writing the LETTER only. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
1. Single slot head: Flat screwdriver; hexagonal slot head:
A. Allen screwdriver/wrench B. Flat screwdriver
C. Phillips screwdriver D. Stubby Screwdriver
2. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?
A. Allen screwdriver B. Flat screwdriver
C. Phillips screwdriver D. Stubby Screwdriver
3.Below are examples of pliers that can be used to bend wires EXCEPT
a. Combination Pliers b. Long Nose Pliers
c. Side Cutting Pliers d. All of the above
4. MR. Agpalo is assigned to create a loop of wire in an extension cord, what is the best tool to have the job
done?
A. Combination Pliers B. Long Nose Pliers
C. Side Cutting Pliers D. All of the above
5. Referring to the choices of question #4, what are the tools can be used when skinning wires using pliers?
A. A B. A & B
C. B & C D. All of the above
6. Mr. Dominguez is skinning several wires. If he wants to do it faster, what tool can be used for efficiently
doing so?
A. Side Cutting Pliers B. Electrician’s Knife
C. Automatic Wire Stripper D. None of the above
7. Which of the following tools that can be used to cut a metallic conduit?
A. Side Cutting Pliers B. Electrician’s Knife
C. Automatic Wire Stripper D. None of the above
8. Jessica would like to get the exact distance of utility box to the junction box with approximately more
than 2 feet apart. What tool is appropriate to use?
A. Ruler B. Scale
C. Triangle D. Pull-push rule
9. Which of the following are types of switches?
A. Flush B. Hanging
C. Surface D. All of the above
10. There are available types of convenience outlet available in the market, EXCEPT one:
11. A type of receptacle that needs a junction box to install is?
A. Flush B. Hanging
C. Surface D. All of the above
12. Below are types of switches, EXCEPT one:
A. Flush B. Hanging
C. Surface D. All of the above
13. Most of the appliances has this material at the end of the wire. It can also be seen inserted in the
convenience outlet. What electrical material is being described?
A. Clamp B. Conduit
C. Male plug D. All of the above
14. The lightest weight conduit is the flexible nonmetallic. When wires are inserted in that conduit and
installed on the ceiling (exposed), this material keeps the conduit from dangling.
A. Clamp B. Conduit C. Male plug D. All of the above
15. Bryan argued that hydraulic pipe bender is better than ordinary/simple pipe bender while Lendelle
claimed otherwise. Why do you think Bryan is correct?
A. Because simple pipe bender has low maintenance than the hydraulic pipe bender
B. Because hydraulic pipe bender requires less energy to bend a pipe
C. Because hydraulic pipe bender is expensive D. None of the above
16. Refer to item no. 15: Why do you think Lendelle is not agreeing with Bryan?
A. Because simple pipe bender has low maintenance than the hydraulic pipe bender
B. Because hydraulic pipe bender requires less energy to bend a pipe
C. Because hydraulic pipe bender is cheaper
D. None of the above
17. Jamaine is repairing an exposed wire that has been bitten by a mouse. What electrical material is
needed?
A. Clamp B. Connector C. Electrical tape D. Switch
18. The following are types of wire stripper, EXCEPT one:
A. Automatic B. Manual C. Semi-automatic D. All of the above
19. Which of the following protects the circuit when overload or short circuit happens?
A. Circuit breaker B. Fuse C. Both A and B D. None of the above
20. A flat cord is composed of several wires inside its insulation. Therefore, it is a
A. Solid wire B. Stranded wire
C. Striped wire D. Stripped wire

ANSWER KEY

ACTIVITY
1. A 6. C 11. A 16. A
2. D 7. D 12. D 17. C
3. C 8. D 13. C 18. C
4. B 9. D 14. A 19. C
5. D 10. B 15. B 20. B

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

PART I
ACTIVITY: Story Telling (10 points)

Directions: Write your OWN STORY/SCENARIO, in a paragraph form, on when/where/how

you can utilize, at least 5 electrical tools and 5 electrical materials that were in the lesson. You can
refer from your experience or plans in repairing/troubleshooting at home to answer this activity. 1
point for each tool/material that will be correctly mentioned. UNDERLINE the tool/material.
PARTII:
Directions: Identify what is being asked in the following statements / questions. Select the best answer.
Write the LETTER only on your answer sheet
1. Removing insulation of wires can be done using various tools. What are they?
A. Side cutting and combination pliers B. Electrician’s knife
C. Wire stripper D. All of the above
2. Which of the following tools require less effort in skinning multiple wires?
A. Automatic wire stripper B. Electrician’s knife
C. Side cutting and combination pliers D. All of the above
3. Some of the distinction of power tools are the motors and they require electricity to function. Given the
choices below, what is an example of power tool?
A. Electric drill B. Electric fan
C. Electric kettle D. None of the above
4. Screwdriver: screws ;_______: nails
A. Hammer B. Pliers C. Receptacle D. Switch
5. This is electrical material is placed in a receptacle to see objects in dark areas.
A. Extension cord B. Light bulb C. Male plug D. All of the above
6. Which of the following materials DOES NOT belong to the group?
A. Convenience outlet B. Switch C. Receptacle D. Lamp Holder
7. The following tools can be used to cut wires EXCEPT .
A. Combination Pliers B. Long Nose Pliers C. Side Cutting Pliers D. Slip Joint Pliers
8. It is where multiple wires are joined together and can be used to place a flush type of receptacle.
A. Junction box B. Square box C. Utility box D. All of the above
9. Placing the wires inside this material gives additional protection and insulation.
A. Clamp B. Conduit C. Connector D. Electrical tape
10. Which of the following is NOT a function of an angle grinder?
A. Create holes B. Cut electrical materials C. Polish metals D. None of the above

REFERENCES

• Competency-Based Learning Module, 2nd Year Building Wiring Installation NCII by DepEd
• K to 12 BEC TLE Learning Module, Electrical Installation and Maintenance by DepEd
• Google