PORTABLE

TEST LIGHT MICROMETER WIRE GAUGE

ELECTRIC DRILL

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Test lights are used to An instrument used for Portable electric drills The term 'gauge' is used
determine whether or
not a line has a
making precise linear
measurements of
are used to create
holes in PVCs or
to define the diameter of
the wire. The gauge of a Functions
current flow. dimensions such as metal sheets. It can wire is used to
diameter, thickness, also function as a determine the amount
and lengths of solid screwdriver. of current a wire can
bodies. safely handle.Wire
gauge can refer to both
electrical and
mechanical.

ELECTRICAL TAPE
A pressure-sensitive tape
used to insulate materials
that conduct electricity,
specifically electrical
wires. It stops the electrical
current from accidentally
passing to other wires,
which could create a short
or even start an electrical
fire.
WIRE SOLDERING
CLAMPS
STRIPPERS IRON
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Clamps are used to A small hand-held tool A hand tool used to heat
hold/anchor wires
and other conduits in
that is used to remove
the insulation from
solder, usually from an
electrical supply at high Functions
place. electric wires. These temperatures above the
portable hand-held tools melting point of the
are extremely popular metal alloy. This allows
among electricians and for the solder to flow
even DIYers for between the workpieces
removing the insulation needing to be joined.
in order to replace or
repair the wire.
 ELECTRICAL WIRE SCREW CIRCUIT
HAWK SAW
AND CABLE DRIVERS BREAKERS

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Used by electricians who

A fine-toothed saws
These wires are what Circuit breakers react
currents flow
designed primarily for
cutting through
frequently require access
to electrical containers similarly to fuses in Functions
through. The sealed with screws by which they will cut
metal. The thin blades
conductor inside the simply applying the current when
are held at tension in
insulator can be rotational force to open overload is present.
an adjustable frame,
multiple metal wires screwed objects. There Circuit breakers
between the head of
bundled or a single are multiple sizes and however don't break.
the saw and the pistol
thicker metal wire. shapes available depends
grip handle.
Both of which have on the matching screw
their own places. size/shape