TLE 7/8

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE
Quarter 1
Module 1: Prepare electrical materials
and tools for the task
TLE_IACP7/8UT-0a-1
 OBJECTIVES
 Prepare a list of electrical tools and
materials for a specific job
 Tools are classified according to its
function as per job requirement.
 Materials are classified according to its
uses on a specific project.
 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
 Definition of Terms
 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
 Definition of Terms
 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)
 Definition of Terms
 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're still the basic hand tools
electricians have been using for years.
 Standard/Flat Screwdriver
blade tip is wedge-shaped and resembles a
negative (-) sign. This is used to drive
screws with a single slot ahead
Common Electrical Tools and Equipment

Phillips Screwdriver
has a cross tip resembling a positive (+)
sign. This is used to drive screws with
cross slot heads.
 Common Electrical Tools and Equipment

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.
Common Electrical Tools and Equipment

Allen Screwdriver
could be in the shape of a screwdriver or a
wrench. Its function is to drive screw with
hexagonal slot head.
 Common Electrical Tools and Equipment

Claw Hammer
a hammer with one side of the head split and
curved, used for extracting nails.
Common Electrical Tools and Equipment

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.
Common Electrical Tools and Equipment

Ballpeen Hammer
a hammer with a rounded end opposite
the face, a type of peening metal
working hammer used in.
Common Electrical Tools and Equipment

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.
Common Electrical Tools and Equipment

Side Cutting Pliers

type of pliers is used for cutting fine,
medium and big wires and cables.
Common Electrical Tools and Equipment

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.