ELECTRICAL TOOLS, MATERIALS

AND EQUIPMENT
Learning Objective:

 Identify electrical accessories

 Identifydifferent types of hand tools and

materials and their uses
What is electrical tools?
Like any other repair or improvement project around the
house, electrical work requires tools. For most residential
electrical projects, you'll use mostly basic hand tools you
already own, such as a hammer, tape measure, laser level,
and flathead as well as Philips screwdrivers and etc. There are
also some specialty electrical tools that come in handy from
time to time, and these are readily available at most home
centers, hardware stores, electrical supply stores, and online
retailers. With the creation and development of improved
electrical tools and equipment, building and repairing today
has become more refined than ever before.
There are many different kinds of electrical
tools available in the market today, all with the
intention to make life more convenient for its
users. Having these invaluable tools at home
and work would help you accomplish more
tasks, while also ensuring that you get the best
results.
1.) Phillip Screwdriver

A Phillips screwdriver has a

head with pointed edges in
the shape of a cross, which fits
neatly into the cross slots of a
Phillips screw.
2.) Flat screw driver

Featuring a single flat blade

that is designed to be used
with a screw that has a
straight slot across its
top compare phillips
screwdriver.
3.) Stubby Screwdriver

A tool used to facilitate access

to screws located in areas that
cannot be reached easily by a
regular screwdriver.
4.) Allen Wrench

A small handheld tool

used for turning bolts
and screws which have
hexagonal sockets.
5.) Combination Pliers

Are multi-purpose pliers,

combining gripping jaws with
wire cutters. They can be used
for gripping, compressing,
bending, twisting, extracting
and cutting various materials.
6. Slide Cutting Pliers

Are used for cutting wire

and small pins in areas that
cannot be reached by larger
cutting tools.
7.) Long nose plier

Are also known as pointy-nose

pliers, needle-nose pliers, pinch-nose
pliers or snipe-nose pliers are for
cutting and holding used by artisans,
designers, electricians, network
engineers and other tradesmen to
bend, re-position and to snip wire.
8.) Wire Stripper

A small, hand-held device used to

strip the electrical insulation from
electric wires.
9.) Electrician Knife

Is designed to cut electrical insulation, cables,

insulation, and more. Not only for
electricians, this pocket knife is a great tool
for anyone for quick, easy cutting.
10.) PVC Pipe Cutter

A tool or machine for cutting pipe

specifically: a hand tool comprising a grasping
device and three sharp-edged wheels forced
inward by screw pressure that cut into the
pipe as the tool is rotated
11.) Hacksaw

A type of hand tool designed

specifically for cutting through
materials such as plastic, steel,
and other metals. They are a
variant of the traditional hand
saw, typically used for cutting
wood, and have become a staple
tool for professionals and
hobbyists alike.
12.) Claw hammer

Is a type of hammer used

mainly for pounding nails
into, or extracting nails
from, wood.
13.) Ball peen Hammer

Is a hammer with two ends

on the head, one that is
round and the other flat.
Sometimes called a
machinist's hammer, a ball
peen is a good choice for
working with metal.
14.) Mallet

Is a tool used for

imparting force on
another object, often
made of rubber or
sometimes wood, that is
smaller than a maul or
beetle, and usually has a
relatively large head.
15.) Wire Gauge

A great tool to gauge non-

ferrous wire and metal such as
copper, brass, also gaging
uncoated sheet, plate iron and
steel.
16.) Vernier Caliper

Is a device used to measure

the dimensions of an object.
Many types of calipers permit
reading out a measurement on
a ruled scale, a dial, or a
digital display.
17.) Pull Push Rule

Is a measuring tape that coils

into a compact case. It is used
for measuring long, short,
straight lengths.
18.) Spirit Level

A spirit level, bubble level or

simply a level is an instrument
designed to indicate whether a
surface is horizontal (level) or
vertical
19.) Electrical Tape

The primary purpose of electrical tape

worldwide is to insulate and protect wires and
other connections. The electrical tape is made
of plastic, vinyl, or fiberglass fabric, which is
sensitive to pressure and is needed for
insulating wires or other materials that
conduct electricity.

It prevents electrical current from accidentally

passing into other wires and prevents potential
electrical current from touching live wires.
20.) Cable Ties

Also known as a hose tie or zip tie, it

is a type of fastener for holding objects
together, primarily electrical cables and
wires. Due to their low cost, ease of
use, and binding strength, cable ties
are ubiquitous, finding use in many
other applications. Every electrician
should keep the electrical space neat
and organized with cable ties.
21.) Tools Holster and Pouches

It help to workers at height

safely and securely tether tools
not in use. They ensure aerial
workers can keep both hands
and feet free, allowing for at
least three points of contact
while ascending or descending
ladders.
22.) Electric Hand Drill

A tool with an electrical

motor that rotates a
replaceable drill bit at your
choice of speeds to create a
hole in a variety of materials.
23.) Heat Gun

Often called hot air guns or hot air

stations for this application, are
used in electronics to desolder and
rework surface-mounted circuit
board components. Heat guns are
also used for functional testing of
overheat protection devices, in
order to safely simulate an overheat
condition.
24.) Multi meter (analog)

Instruments that are used to

measure electrical quantities
such as voltage, current,
resistance, frequency and signal
power. Basic functionality
includes measurement of
potential in volts, resistance in
ohms, and current in amps.
25.) Clamp Meter

Is an electrical test tool that

combines a basic digital multi
meter with a current sensor.
Clamps measure current.
Probes measure voltage.
26.) Convenience Outlet

Is a common in
wall electrical receptacle,
which delivers power to
devices which are
plugged into
the convenience outlet.
27.) Male Plug

Is a connector attached to a wire, cable,

or piece of hardware, having one or
more exposed, unshielded electrical
terminal s, and constructed in such a
way that it can be inserted snugly into a
receptacle ( female connector ) to
ensure a reliable physical and electrical
connection .
28.) Switch

A small control for an electrical device

which you use to turn the device on or
off.
29.) Fuse

Is an electrical safety device that

operates to provide overcurrent
protection of an electrical
circuit.
30.) Circuit Breaker

Is an electrical safety device designed

to protect an electrical circuit from
damage caused by overcurrent. Its
basic function is to interrupt current
flow to protect equipment and to
prevent the risk of fire.
31.) Flat cord wire

Allow for compact designs of

electrical conductors and
tubing, encasing power, signal,
video, data and even
pneumatic tubing in one flat
profile.
32.) Electrical Wire

Is a type of conductor,
which is a material that
conducts electricity.
a. Stranded wire -
Stranded wire is more flexible
and malleable than solid wire,
and it won't split or sever.

b. Solid wire - is a much

heavier, thicker product than
stranded wire.
In the Philippines, here is the wire color
coding according to the Philippine Electrical
Code (PEC):

 Line: Red, Black, Yellow, Blue

 Neutral: White
 Ground: Green or green with
yellow stripes, bare copper
wires
23.) Junction Box

Is an electrical enclosure
that houses one or more
wiring connections.
34.) Utility Box

Typically a rectangular, open-faced

box mounted in a wall. It serves to
house an electrical device, such as
an electrical receptacle or switch or
a GFI (ground fault interrupter).
35.) Pull box or Splice Box (Metal
& PVC)

It is a metal box with a blank cover

that is installed in an accessible
place in a run of conduit to
facilitate the pulling in of wires or
cables.
36.) Metallic Conduit

Metallic conduit is very simply

described as conduit made from
metal material. However, there are
varying types of metallic conduits
that include: Rigid Metal Conduit
(RMC), Galvanized Rigid Conduit
(GRC), Intermediate Metal Conduit
(IMC), and Electrical Metal Tubing
(EMT).
37.) Flexible non-metallic
conduit

Is a versatile product that has a

variety of applications for indoor
and outdoor locations. Non-metallic
conduit is used in fixture whips, data
centers, electric signs and outdoor
lighting, HVAC, pool and spas and
locations with exposure to sunlight
and weather conditions and more.
38.) Rigid non- metallic
conduit (RNC)

A non-metallic, unthreaded,
smooth-walled type of tubing,
often made from PVC and
used in wet locations.
Electrical non-metallic tubing
(ENT) – a thin-walled
corrugated tubing that is
moisture-resistant and flame
39.) Metal clamp

A device made of wood or metal

that is used to hold two things
together tightly: Carefully
tighten the clamp until it firmly
supports the pipette in a vertical
position.
40.) PVC Clamp

Used to support and hang

cable, wire, conduit, tubing,
and pipe on a variety of
surfaces.
41.) PVC Flexible Hose

Flexible PVC bends and shapes easily by hand for

installation around corners, obstructions and tight
spaces. No specialized heat-shaping or fittings are
needed at bend points like with rigid conduit runs.

PVC is PolyVinyl Chloride it is a much lighter, less

expensive hose that is cheaper than rubber. It's
used for lower pressure applications such as air and
water. A Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) hose is
constructed from a thermoplastic polymer that is
created by polymerizing vinyl chloride
42.) Conduit Bender

A tool used in conjunction

with a very long lever to bend
angles in a conduit that electric
wires are placed into.
Safety Purpose Electrician Tools

1. Insulated Gloves
2. Flame retardant shirt
3. Safety glasses
4. Rescue rod
 What is Electrical PPE

Electrical PPE stands for electrical Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE). It refers to a
range of specialized gear and equipment
designed to protect individuals who work
with or around electricity from electrical
hazards. Using electrical PPE is a vital part
of electrical safety protocols and should
always be accompanied by proper work
practices and adherence to relevant safety
regulations and standards.
Types of PPEs in
Electrical Work
1.) Insulated Gloves

Electrocution is dangerous to electricians, so

they need to exercise caution. Wearing
insulating gloves gives employees personal hand
protection from electric shock when working
near or on live wires.

These gloves come in various styles for fit and

comfort, so choose the type that works best for
you. Don’t forget about leather protectors, as
they are essential to correctly wearing and using
insulating rubber gloves.
2.) Flame Retardant Shirt

Flame retardants are chemicals applied to

materials to prevent the start of a fire or slow
its growth. They have been used by many
consumers and industries since the 1970s to
reduce the material’s ability to ignite.

Skilled electricians can learn to take

precautions against dangerous arc flashes,
electric shock, and fire. This electrician field
ensures they wear work shirts made of fire-
resistant materials to prevent serious burn
injuries.
3.) Safety Glasses
In general, safety glasses are forms of protective
eyewear that usually enclose or protect the area
around the eyes to prevent particles, water, or
chemicals from hitting the eyes. They are also
quite crucial for electricians.

Electricians need to protect their eyes when

closely inspecting electrical wiring, cutting wires,
or when they operate power tools. Trainees and
seasoned veterans need a pair of safety goggles
at the work site as part of their essential
electrician equipment.
4.) Hard hats

A protective helmets used in a

variety of industries. They can
be made from a wide range of
materials, including plastic,
fiberglass and steel. Hard hats
must meet specific safety
standards to ensure they protect
the wearer from injuries such as
head trauma, broken necks and
skull fractures.
5.) Rescue Rod

Rescue rods remove large objects or

unconscious people who have been
electrocuted from a dangerous area.
It protects the person rescuing the
victim by shielding them from any
electric shock. In addition, it
removes casualties from the danger
zone in rescue operations.
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