Tools and equipments
Learning Outcome No. 7. Prepare list of tools, equipment and
materials
6.3.8.1 Learning Activities
Learning Outcome No. 7. Prepare list of tools, equipment and materials
Learning Activities Special Instructions
1. Establish a list of the required tools and
materials needed for the project as per the
design.
Cutting tools
Electricians knife
Hacksaw
Machete
General working tools
Cable strippers
Pliers
Screwdrivers
hammers
chisels
Bending springs
Steel tapes
Draw wires
Hacksaws
Drills
Measuring tools
Measuring equipment
Oscilloscope
Ammeter
Ohmmeter
voltmeter
materials
cables
cables and conductors
fittings
conduits
2. Assemble tools and materials for the
installation work as per the specific installation
design.
6.3.8.2. Information Sheet No. 6/ LO7.
This element equips the trainee with expertise in techniques for handling, care and use
of electrical tools and equipment. The trainee will also gain knowledge and skills in
ways of handling inventory for materials, tools and equipment.
Tools for the particular installation are checked for specifications and functionality as
per the operating procedures.
The most used electrical tools for installation projects are as follows.
1. Fish tape
A fish tape is used to pull stranded or solid wire through metal or PVC conduit. Cable
lube is available to assist you in pulling the wires through the pipe.
2. Standard tape measure
A standard tape measure is used for all kinds of field measurements, such as setting
heights for switches and outlets, centering lighting fixture boxes, and marking
surfaces for cutouts.
3. Non-Contact Voltage Tester
A voltage tester is used for a quick safety check to make sure there's no voltage in
an electrical wire or device before you start working on it.
4. Hammer
A hammer is used to secure boxes equipped with nail-on brackets to wall studs and
other framing members in a home.
5. Tongue-and-Groove Pliers
Tongue-and-groove pliers are used to remove knockouts from metal electrical boxes,
tighten cable clamps, and adjust expansion-type ceiling fan boxes.
6. Wire Strippers
Wire strippers are used to cut and strip insulation from electrical wire.
7. Side-Cutting Diagonal Pliers
Diagonal cutting pliers, sometimes called side snips or dikes, are used to cut wires
8. Pliers
This is an electrician’s do-it-all pliers. They cut wires, twist wires together, and grip
wires for pulling.
9. Spirit Level
A small level, such as a torpedo level, fits easily in a tool pouch and is used to make
sure your work is level and plumb.
10. Flashlight
Electrical work involves a lot of dark places, from attics and basements to wall and
ceiling cavities to the insides of electrical boxes.
11. Electricians Knife
A utility knife, or box cutter, is handy for cutting sheathing from non- metallic
(Romex) cable, to cut off electrical tape, and to open cardboard boxes.
12. Screwdrivers
Electricians keep screwdrivers with them at all times, for removing and installing
cover plates, outlets, switches, and many other devices.
13. Voltmeter or Multimeter
A voltmeter is used to read voltage levels and verify that circuits are indeed “live.”
or off. Multimeters can read voltage levels as well as amperage (current), resistance,
and DC voltage and amperage.
14. Wire Crimpers
Wire crimpers are used to crimp lugs or terminals onto wires. Many can also be used
to strip wire insulation.
Figure 70: Electricians knife
Figure 71: Range of screw drivers
Figure 72: Allen Wrench Set (Image Courtesy: AliExpress)
Figure 73: Hacksaw
Figure 74: Pliers
Figure 75: Wire Stripper
Figure 76: Soldiering gun
Figure 77: Multimeter (Image Courtesy: Amazon)
Figure 78: Oscilloscope (Image Courtesy: B&K Precision)
Figure 79: Signal Generator (Image Courtesy: Tektronix)
Figure 80: Tape Measure
6.3.8.3 Self-Assessment
1. Describe electrical tools for installation projects
2. Differentiate between pliers and screw drivers
3. …………… is used to pull stranded or solid wire through metal or PVC
conduit. Cable lube is available to assist you in pulling the wires through the
pipe.
a) fish tape
b) voltage tester
c) Wire crimpers
d) Voltmeter
4................................is used for a quick safety check to make sure there's no
voltage in an electrical wire or device before you start working on it.
a) Fish tape
b) Voltage tester
c) Wire crimpers
d) Standard tape measure
5..........................is used for all kinds of field measurements, such as setting heights for
switches and outlets, centering lighting fixture boxes, and marking surfaces for
cutouts.
a) Fish tape
b) Voltage tester
c) Wire crimpers
d) Standard tape measure
6. Wire crimpers are used to crimp lugs or terminals onto wires. Many can also
be used to strip wire insulation.
a) True
b) False
7. Tongue-and-groove pliers are used to remove knockouts from
metal electrical boxes, tighten
a) True
b) False
8. Explain safe storage procedures for various tools
9. The trainee should have ability to use the various tools appropriately
10. Draw the following electrical tools
a. Pliers
b. Hacksaw
c.
1. Assemble tools and materials for the installation work as
per the specific installation design.
2. Establish a list of the required tools and materials needed for the
project as per the design.
