Electricity Tools

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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
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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
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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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