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TLE-ICT 10
Electrical Installation
and Maintenance

Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 16
Flexible Metallic Tubing
Writer: Glenn O. Soriano
Reviewer: Marvin Rojas Validator)
Josephine B. Lacerna (Technical)
Rachelle C. Figuracion (Technical)
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EXPECTATIONS

At the end of the learning period, the students should be able to:

A. define the flexible metallic tubing.

B. distinguish the exception for flexible metallic tubing installation condition
C. evaluate the use and exception of flexible metallic tubing.

PRETEST

Multiple Choice
Directions: Read and understand the statement carefully. Write the letter that
best describes the statement. Write your answer in your quiz notebook.

1. Which of the following is use for flexible metallic tubing?

A for external motor terminal connection
B. for internal motor terminal connection
C. for moving motor terminal connection
D. for stationary motor terminal connection

2. Flexible metallic tubing comes in a form of___________.

A. coil
B. stack
C. straight piece
D. woven

3. Flexible metallic tubing can be used when__________.

A. expose to dry substance
B. expose to battery room
C. expose to hoist way
D. expose to oil

4. Which distance interval suited for flexible metallic tubing for clamps to place?
A. 135cm
B. 136cm
C. 137cm
D. 138cm

5. Which the proper instance where flexible metallic tubing can connected?
A. for load with no fix place and needs flexibility
B for load with fix place and needs flexibility
C. for load with grounding in a fix place and needs flexibility
D. for load with grounding in a portable place and needs flexibility
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RECAP

Electrician should recognize the use and advantage of non-metallic sheathed

cable because most of the house in our country are mostly made from combustible
materials or wooden frame construction.

LESSON

FLEXIBLE METALLIC TUBING (FMT)

Flexible metallic tubing is a kind of wiring installation which is commonly
used for external motor terminal connection. It is being manufactured in the form of
a coil.

FLEXIBLE METALLIC TUBING

This type of wiring method should not be allowed under the following conditions:
✓ in wet location
✓ in hoist way
✓ in storage battery room
✓ in hazardous location
✓ when exposed to oil, gasoline or materials which affects the rubber

A flexible conduit consists of flexible steel tube which is made from convex to
concave metal strip in a spiral winding with length from 50 to 200 feet. Flexible
metallic conduit should be supported with a distance of 136cm or closer. Every turn
should be done carefully to avoid deformity. Straps or clamps can be used to secure
the conduit.

Flexible metallic conduit (FMT) is used in a connection where the load being
supplied has no definite place and where flexibility is desired. Some common
equipment are the portable motor, drill press lathe machine, etc.
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ACTIVITIES

Activity 16.1 SENTENCE COMPLETION: Write down the answers on the quiz
notebook.
Directions: Complete the phrase below.

A. Flexible metallic tubing mostly used for _______________________________.

B. Flexible metallic tubing can be bought in _____________________________.
C. Protection of cable ends is to _____________________________________________.
D. Conditions that flexible metallic tubing should not be use are __________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
E. Clamps or straps can be use to fasten the flexible metallic tubing for the maximum
distance of ______cm or _________.

Activity 16.2 DRAWING ACTIVITY: Write the answers on the quiz notebook.
Directions: The flexible metallic tubing on the quiz notebook.

WRAP-UP

Sentence Completion

Directions: Complete the phrase below. Write your answer on your notebook.

1. I have learn that______________________________

2. I have realize that_____________________________

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VALUING

Essay. Write your answer in your notebook.

1. Why is it important to use flexible metallic tubing in our residential areas today?

2. Why is better to use expensive but safe products than cheap but dangerous
products?

POSTTEST

Multiple Choice

Directions: Read and understand the statement carefully. Write the letter that best
describes the statement. Write your answer in your quiz notebook.

1. Flexible metallic tubing can be used when__________.

A. expose to dry substance
B. expose to battery room
C. expose to hoist way
D. expose to oil

2. Which of the following is use for flexible metallic tubing?

A. for external motor terminal connection
B. for internal motor terminal connection
C. for moving motor terminal connection
D. for stationary motor terminal connection

3. Which distance interval suited for flexible metallic tubing for clamps to place?
A. 134cm
B. 135cm
C. 136cm
D. 137cm

4. Flexible metallic tubing comes in a form of___________.

A. coil
B. stack
C. straight piece
D woven

5. Which the proper instance where flexible metallic tubing can connected?
A for load with grounding in a fix place and needs flexibility
B. for load with grounding in a portable place and needs flexibility
C. for load with fix place and needs flexibility
D. for load with no fix place and needs flexibility
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KEY TO CORRECTION

A 5.
B 4. D 5.
A 3. A 4.
A 2. C 3.
A 2.
A 1.
A 1.
Pre-Test Post-Test

References
ONLINE SOURCE
Cabusora Jr., Roman A. et al. “Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Grade 10 Learner's Matrials”
Accessed July 1, 2020.
https://www.scribd.com/document/321782452/Finish-Tg-Eim-Final
12-27-14

DIGITAL IMAGES

Quindoy, Ruel C. et al. “Electrical Installation and Maintenance

Grade 10 Learner's Matrials”
Accessed July 1, 2020.
https://www.scribd.com/document/321782452/Finish-Tg-Eim-Final
12-27-14