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[EIM-G11] Quarter 1 - Module 1

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Technological University of the

Philippines)

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11
Electrical
Installation and
Maintenance 11
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Electrical Tools and Materials

Writers: Arnel M. Metillo and Erika Mae Solomon

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and evaluated by the
Development and Quality Assurance Teams of SDO TAPAT to assist you in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
For the learner:
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
The following are some reminders in using this module:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let’s Try before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate
to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

Let’s Learn

In this module you will learn how to properly identify different materials and
tools according to its function as per job requirement. This module includes activities
that will widen your knowledge in classifying tools and materials according to its
uses on a specific project that you can be used in a real-life situation.

The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

● Lesson 1 – Electrical supplies, materials, and tools.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify electrical supplies, materials, and tools;
2. classify tools according to its function as per job requirement; and
3. classify materials according to its uses on a specific project.RE

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Let’s Try

PRE-ASSESSMENT
A. Directions: Read each statement carefully and choose the letter of the BEST
answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What electrician’s tool is used for removing insulation of wire and cables in
low and high voltage transmission lines?
A. Wire Stripper C. Electrician’s Knife
B. Liquid Wire stripper D. Insulation Remover

2. This device connects and disconnects the flow of electric current in a circuit.
A. Lamp holders C. Junction box
B. Utility box D. Switch

3. If an electrician is tasked to remove insulation of gauge #14 wire, which of

the following must be used?
A. Gauge counter C. Electrician’s knife
B. Wire stripper D. Wire gauge

4. If an electrician is tasked to obtain the dimensions of switches and outlets,

which of the following must be used?
A. Tape measure C. Multi-meter
B. Gloves D. Pull-push rule

5. Which of the following is an example of a measuring tool?

A. Hammer C. Hickey
B. Wire Stripper D. Multimeter

B. Directions: Match each function in column A with its corresponding tool in

column B. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
A B
6. Measure distances between electrical fixtures A. Hacksaw
7. Measure diameter of wires B. Ladder
8. Cut pipes and cables C. Tape measure
9. Nail wire staples D. Wire gauge
10. Used to step on to run wires in the ceiling E. Claw hammer

C. Directions: Identify each electrical tool below and give its uses. Write your answer
on a separate sheet of paper.

11. 14.

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12. 15.

13.

Lesson
Electrical supplies,
1 materials, and tools

Electrical task can be accomplished systematically to save time, effort,

and resources. Most of the work cannot be done using bare hands. The tools used
by electricians may depend on the type of electrical job that are assigned to them.
And to perform it well, electrical tools and materials are needed to have a
successful installation and maintenance.
In this lesson, you will learn the different functions or uses of each
tool or equipment used in electrical wiring installations.

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Let’s Recall

Directions: From the scrambled letters below, recall the following terms.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

OOLTS 1. It is a device or implement, especially one held

in the hand, used to carry out a particular
function.
CHMANIE 2. It is an apparatus using or applying
mechanical power and having several parts, each
with a definite function and together performing a
particular task.
TRLETYECCII 3. It is a form of energy resulting from the
existence of charged particles either statically as
an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a
current
SMEUEMRENTA 4. It is the size, length, or amount of something,
as established by measuring
PLUSPY 5. It is a stock of a resource from which a person
or place can be provided with the necessary
amount of that resource.

Let’s Explore

Directions: Based on the given picture below, list down all the electrical tools that
you are familiar with. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

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Let’s Elaborate

Electrical Tools and Equipment

Most of electrical works cannot be done using bare hands. To work easily,
electrical tools or equipment are needed to perform specific jobs. Electrical Tools
and Equipment might help workers to save time, labor, and resources.

The following are common electrical tools and equipment needed in the
installation of electrical wiring:

I. Screw Drivers. These tools are

used to loosen or tighten width-
matched slotted screws. They
come in different sizes and
shapes and mostly made of
insulated handles and steel-
toughened and strengthened tip.

A. Standard/Flat Screwdriver.

It is used to drive wedge- shaped slotted

screws that resembles a negative (-) sign.

B. Philips Screwdriver.

This tool is used to loosen or tighten

cross- shaped slotted screws that
resembles a positive (+) sign.

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C. Stubby Screwdriver.
A Standard or Philip Screwdriver
mainly used to drive screws in tight
space, comes with short shank and
shorted handles.

D. Allen Screwdriver/Wrench/Offset.
It is used to drive hexagonal slot
head that could be in the shape of
screw driver.

II. Wire puller (fish wire) is used to

pull wires inside conduits, tubes
or raceways.

III. Conduit bender/ hickey is a tool

used to bend metal pipe/ conduit/
tube/ raceways.

IV. HAMMERS. These are made of plastic or rubber, hard steel and wood.
Driving and pulling out nails is its main function. The following are types of
hammer:
A. Claw hammer B. Mallet (rubber head) C. Ballpeen hammer

A B C

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V. Pliers. These tools are used in handling and twisting wires and cables. They
are made with either insulated or uninsulated handles and steel toughened
grip.

A. Combination Pliers (Lineman’s

Pliers). This is used usually used
by linemen in doing heavy tasks
for gripping, holding, and cutting
electrical wires and cables and
even small nails.

B. Side Cutting Pliers. This is used

by electricians for cutting fine,
medium, and big wires and
cables.

C. Long Nose Pliers.

It can reach tight spaces or small
openings and operated in making
terminal loops and for cutting and
holding wires.

VI. Wire Stripper. A tool used for

removing insulation of medium
sized wires ranging from
gauge #10 to gauge #16.

VII. Electrician’s Knife. This is used

by linemen to skin/ to remove
insulation of wire and cables in
low and high voltage
transmission lines.

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VIII. Drilling Equipment

Tool used indoor or outdoor, to make holes in building structure for
passage of wires and conduits.

Common types of drilling tools and equipment are:

A. Portable Electric drill.

A drilling equipment used on
metal sheets and concrete walls
to make holes with a chuck
capacity of ¼”to 3/8”.

IX. Hacksaw. This tool is used to

cut metal conduit and armored
cable.

X. Soldering tools are used in making splices and taps connections of wires.

Soldering iron Soldering gun Torch

XI. Measuring tools and instrument. The electrician uses the following
measuring tools to measure value of voltage, current and resistance, wire
length, opening sizes of wire, conduit and other items.

Multitester/ Multimeter Voltmeter Ammeter

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Metric rule Wire gauge Vernier caliper

Galvanometer Micrometer caliper Clamp meter

Megger Phase Sequence Tester High Potential Tester

Three Main Classification of Tools and Equipment

Tools are considered as extension of human hand thus increasing speed, control and
precision. It can be used to effortlessly accomplish electrical task however not
consumed in the process.

1. Hand tools are tools manipulated by hands without using electrical energy such
as: puller, hacksaw, pull-push rule, pliers, hammer, and others.

2. Machine/Power tools are tools manipulated by our hands and with the use of
electrical energy such as: electric drill, grinding wheels, vacuum cleaner and others.
Below are the types of Machine Tools:

a. Pneumatic tools are tools or instruments activated by air pressure.

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b. Hydraulics. An equipment used with a pressure fluid oil to accomplish work.

c. Electric tools are hand tools or instruments activated by electricity.

3. Measuring Tools are used to measure currents, voltages, resistances, wattages

and other important elements in electrical works.

Electrical Supplies and Materials

Electrical materials are industrialized and created for a distinct purpose such as
to:

1. control the flow of current in an electrical circuit;

2. carry electrical current from the source to the load or current consuming device;
3. hold and secure wires to its fixtures indoor or outdoor; and
4. protect houses, buildings, appliances’ and instruments from any destruction and
damage.

The following are the most commonly used electrical materials.

I. Convenience outlet- It is a device usually fastened on the wall or

connected in an extension cord, where male plug is inserted and acts
as a convenient source of electrical energy for current consuming
appliances.

It maybe single, duplex, triplex or multiplex and could be surface type or flush
type.

Surface type Flush Type

II. Male plug- a device inserted to a convenience outlet to conduct

electric current.

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III. Lamp holders- devices that hold and protect the lamp and are also
called as ―Lamp Sockets/Receptacles.

Flush type Hanging (chain)

These come in many designs and sizes. They are classified as flush,
hanging (weatherproof/chain) and surface types.

Surface type Hanging (weather)

IV. Switch - a device that connects and disconnects the flow of electric
current in a circuit. There are many shapes, designs, and types and
they are classified as hanging, flush, and surface types.

Flush type Hanging Surface Type

V. Fuse - When a short circuit and overload happens, a circuit

protective device-fuse were used that automatically blows and cut
the current connection.

Plug type Knife-blade Cartridge

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VI. Circuit Breaker - a protective device used to automatically cut the

current when trouble in the circuit such as short circuit or overload
occurs.

VII. Junction Box - An octagonal shaped electrical

material made of either metal or plastic (PVC)
where the connections or taps of wires are
being done and where the flush type lamp
holder is attached.

VIII. Utility Box - a rectangular shaped metallic

or plastic (PVC) material in which flush type
convenience outlet and switch are attached.

IX. Flat Cord- A duplex stranded wire commonly

used in extension cord assembly and for
temporary wiring installation.

X. Electrical Wire/Conductor- electrical

material that could be:
a. Stranded wire which is made of
multiple strands joined together to make a
single
wire.
b. Solid wire is made of a single strand of
copper or aluminum wire. These are used
in wiring installation inside and outside
the buildings.

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XI. Conduits/Pipes- electrical materials used as the passage of wires for

protection and insulation. These could be rigid metallic, flexible rigid
metallic conduit (FMC), nonmetallic (PVC), and flexible non-metallic
or corrugated plastic conduit (CPC).

Metallic tubing Rigid Non- metallic Tubing Flexible Non-metallic Tubing

XII. Clamps- electrical materials used to hold

electrical conduits in its proper
position.

XIII. Connectors- used to attach metallic or

non-metallic conduit to the junction or utility
boxes.

XIV. Fittings and accessories

These are some electrical materials which are commonly used to fit
wiring devices during wiring installation.

The following are some examples of these materials:

Coupling Liquid Tight Connector Wire Connector

Locknut and Bushing Wire Bushing

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Insulated staple Condulets Porcelain tubing

Electric tape Sandpaper PVC fittings

Let’s Dig In

Directions: Read the statement carefully and identify what is being described or
defined. Choose your answer from the words inside the box. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

Hammer Portable Electric Drill Stubby Screwdriver

Philips Screwdriver Wire Stripper Connectors
Male Plug Conduits Utility Box
Junction Box Combination Pliers Long Nose Pliers

______________1. This is tools used in driving or pounding and pulling out nails.

______________2. A tool used for removing insulation of medium sized wires ranging
from gauge #10 to gauge #16.

______________3. A small drilling machine with a chuck capacity of ¼‖ to 3/8‖. It is

used in making holes on metal sheets and concrete walls.

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______________4. Comes in either Standard or Philips screwdriver with short shank

or blade and shorted handle used to turn screws in tight space
where standard screwdriver cannot be used.

______________5. This is used for griping, holding, cutting electrical wires and
cables and even small nails. Usually used by linemen in doing
heavy tasks.

______________6. Used for cutting and holding fine wires. This can reach tight space
or small opening where other pliers cannot reach and also used
in making terminal loops of copper wires.

______________7. This has a cross tip resembling a positive (+) sign. It is used to
drive screws with cross slot heads.

______________8. This is a rectangular shaped metallic or plastic (PVC) material in

which flush type convenience outlet and switch are attached.

______________9. Are electrical materials used as the passage of wires for protection
and Insulation.

______________10. Are used to attach metallic or non-metallic conduit to the

junction or utility boxes.

Let’s Remember

TASK: 3-2-1 Chart!

Directions: Complete the table below based on the previous discussion. Carefully
read the sample statement provided as your guide. Write your answer on the separate
sheet of paper.

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3– Identify three facts about Electrical supplies,

materials, and tools.

Example:
• Machine tools are tools manipulated by our
hands and with the use of electrical energy
such as: electric drill, grinding wheels,
vacuum cleaner, and others.

1. ____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________

2. ____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________

1. ____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________

2 – Give two things you have learned about the

lesson which you did not know before the lesson
was discussed.

2. ____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________

1. ____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________

1 – State one thing which you still want to read

further about Electrical supplies, materials, and
tools.

1. ____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________

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Let’s Apply

Directions: Based on the previous discussion, draw at least five (5) electrical tools
and materials that you may find at home. Classify them according to its types,
whether Hand Tools, Machine Tools, or Measuring Tools. Afterwards, give at least
three (3) sentences on how and when did you use the said tools.

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Let’s Evaluate

A. Multiple Choice.
Directions: Read each statement carefully and choose the letter of the BEST
answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

______________1. This is used for griping, holding, cutting electrical

wires and cables and even small nails. Usually used by linemen in
doing heavy tasks.
a. Combination pliers c. Long Nose pliers
b. Side Cutting Pliers d. Snap Ring Pliers
______________2. Used for cutting and holding fine wires. This can
reach tight space or small opening where other pliers cannot reach
and also used in making terminal loops of copper wires.
a. Combination pliers c. Long Nose pliers
b. Side Cutting Pliers d. Snap Ring Pliers
______________3. This has a cross tip resembling a negative (-) sign. It
is used to drive wedge-shaped slotted screws.
a. Standard Screwdriver c. Philip Screwdriver
b. Wrench d. Offset
______________4. This is a tool used to bend metal pipe / conduit /
tube / raceways
a. Hickey c. Mallet hammer
b. Ballpeen hammer d. Slip Joint Pliers
______________5. A tool used for removing insulation of medium sized
wires ranging from gauge #10 to gauge #16.
a. Paper cutter c. Wire stripper
b. Electrician’s knife d. Blade
______________6. A small drilling machine with a chuck capacity of ¼‖
to 3/8‖. It is used in making holes on metal sheets and concrete walls.
a. Hacksaw c. Portable Electric Drill
b. Gimlet d. Auger Brace
______________7. Comes in either Standard or Philips screwdriver with
short shank or blade and shorted handle used to turn screws in tight
space where standard screwdriver cannot be used.
a. Standard Screwdriver c. Philip Screwdriver
b. Offset d. Stubby Screwdriver
______________8. Used by linemen to remove insulation of wire and
cables in low and high voltage transmission lines.
c. Paper cutter c. Wire stripper
d. Electrician’s knife d. Blade

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______________9. It is a device inserted to a convenience outlet to

conduct electric current. A flat cord is attached to it on one end and
the other end is connected to a current consuming instrument or
appliance.
a. Male Plug c. Flat Cord
b. Wires d. Cables
______________10. This is a circuit protective device that automatically
trips and cut the current when an overload or short circuit happens.
a. Switch c. Convenience Outlet
b. Circuit Breaker d. Lamp Holder

B. Directions: Fill in each box with the correct letter to find the correct
answer in each number.

t l y b x 11. This is a rectangular shaped metallic or plastic

(PVC) material in which flush type convenience
outlet and switch are attached.
c n t 12. Are electrical materials used as the passage of
wires for protection and Insulation.
o n c o 13. Are used to attach metallic or non-metallic
conduit to the junction or utility boxes.
f s 14. This is a protective device used to automatically
cut off the current when trouble in the circuit
such as short circuit or overload occurs.
u n i N x 15. Is an octagonal shaped electrical material where
the connections or joints of wires are being
done. It is also where the flush type lamp holder
is attached.

Let’s Extend

Directions: Classify the tools based on the job requirement, then write the
name of the tools that should be classified as hand tools, electric tools,
measuring tools, hydraulic tools, or pneumatic tools using the given table
below.
Hand Tools Electric Tools

Measuring Tools Hydraulic Tools

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Pneumatic Tools

Heavy duty plier Multi – tester Screwdriver

Megger Claw hammer Hacksaw

Cross cut saw Soldering iron Gimlet Wrench Ammeter

Long nose Rubber mallet Diagonal cutting plier Vacuum cleaner

Research and Classify the following tools and materials:

1. Microwave Oven
2. Ribeter
3. Round file
4. Level
5. T- square

Answer Key:

10.B 20. Connectors

9. A 19.Conduits
8. D 18.Utility Box
7. D 17.Philips Screwdriver
6. C 16.Long Nose Pliers
Junction Box 15. 5. C 15.Combination Pliers
Fuse 14. 4. A 14.Stubby Screwdriver
Connector 13. 3. A 13.Portable Electric Drill
Conduit 12. 2. C 12.Wire Stripper
Utility Box 11. 1. A 11.Hammer

Let’s Evaluate Let’s Dig In

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10. B
9. E
8. A
7. D
6. C
Supply 5. Metric Rule 15. 5. D
Measurement 4. Electric Drill 14. 4. D
Electricity 3. Wire Gauge 13. 3. B
Machine 2. Hickey 12. 2. D
Tools 1. Long Nose 11. 1. C

Let’s Recall Let’s Try

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Writers: Arnel M. Metillo and Erika Mae Solomon

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