DON’T

LET
THIS
HAPPEN
TO YOU
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KNOW
YOUR TOOLS !

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Electricity Tools
Chilhowie High School
Agriculture Department

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OBJECTIVE
 In the following presentation Students will
learn some of the basic tools needed to do
Electrical work around the home or farm.

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Students will be able to identify
and explain the uses of the
following Tools:
 Phillips screwdriver
 Straight screwdriver
 Needle nose pliers
 Wires trippers
 Hammer
 Tape measure
 Drill and bits
 Circuit tester
 Multi Meter
 Utility Knife
 Lineman pliers

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SCREWDRIVER
•PHILLIPS

• Slotted or Flathead

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*Screwdrivers are used to connect wire to
receptacles, switches, lights,etc.
*Screwdrivers are also used to install and remove
switches, receptacles, plate and panel covers.

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NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS

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*Needle nose pliers can be used to bend wire. They also
can be used cut smaller diameter wire.

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WIRESTRIPPERS

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*Wire strippers are used to remove insulation from wire.
NOTE-the different size openings for the different size
wire.

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HAMMER

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Hammers are used to install plastic receptacle and switch
boxes.

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TAPE MEASURE

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A tape measure is used in the placement of different type
boxes. Ex: A light switch might be 42” from the floor or a
receptacle might measure 16” from the floor.
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DRILL AND BITS

A CORDLESS DRILL AND SPADE

BITS ARE PREFERED
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When running wire through walls or block, a drill may be
needed.

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Circuit Tester

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Use a circuit tester to check and see if electricity is flowing
from one area to another. If there is, the small light will
come on.
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METER

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A Multi-meter has many uses:

 MEASURES VOLTAGE
 MEASURES RESISTANCE IN
CIRCUIT
 MEASURES WATTAGE
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UTILITY KNIFE

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A utility knife or pocket knife might be used to cut away
insulation or cut small diameter wire.

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LINESMAN PLIERS OR
SIDECUTTERS

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Side cutters or Linesman pliers are used to cut and bend
larger diameter wire.
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TEST
YOUR
KNOWLEDGE ?

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How do you install a switch box
or a receptacle box on wall
stud?

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How do you bend a hook on
the end of a wire?

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What do you use to remove a
switch cover?

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What do you use to cut away
insulation?

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What do you use to check the
voltage on a circuit?

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We have now identified some
of the tools used to do basic
wiring in your home or barn.

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Hopefully
this will
not
happen to
you !

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