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ELECTRICAL
WORKS
COPPER ALUMINUM
INSULATING
MATERIALS
IS A DEVICE INSERTED
TO A CONVENIENCE
OUTLET TO CONDUCT
ELECTRIC CURRENT.
LIGHT BULBS
A LIGHT BULB IS AN
ENERGY CONVERSION
DEVICE THAT CONVERTS
ELECTRICAL ENERGY
INTO LIGHT.
LAMP HOLDER
THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL
DEVICE THAT IS USED TO
HOLD AND PROTECT
INCANDESCENT OR
COMPACT FLUORESCENT
LAMP. IT IS ALSO CALLED AS
“LAMP
SOCKET/RECEPTACLE”
SWITCH
SWITCH
IS A DEVICE THAT
CONNECTS AND
DISCONNECTS THE FLOW OF
ELECTRIC CURRENT IN A
CIRCUIT. SWITCHES ARE
CLASSIFIED AS HANGING,
FLUSH AD SURFACE TYPES.
FUSE
A CIRCUIT PROTECTIVE
DEVICE THAT
AUTOMATICALLY BLOWS
AND CUTS THE CURRENT
WHEN OVERLOAD OR
SHORT CIRCUIT HAPPEN.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
A PROTECTIVE DEVICE USED
TO CUT OR INTERRUPT
AUTOMATICALLY THE
CURRENT WHEN TROUBLE IN
THE CIRCUIT SUCH AS
SHORT CIRCUIT OR
OVERLOAD ACCOURS.
UTILITY BOX
A RECTANGULAR SHAPED
METALLIC OR PLASTIC (PVC)
MATERIAL IN WHICH FLUSH
TYPE CONVENIENCE OUTLET
AND SWITCH ARE
ATTACHED.
JUNCTION BOX
AN OCTAGONAL SHAPED
ELECTRICAL MATERIAL
WHERE THE CONNECTIONS
OR JOINTS OR WIRES ARE
BEING DONE.
FLAT CORD
A DUPLEX STRANDED WIRE
USED FOR TEMPORARY
WIRING INSTALLATION AND
COMMONLY USED IN
EXTENSION CORD
ASSEMBLY.
ELECTRICAL WIRE OR
CONDUCTOR
ELECTRICAL WIRE/CONDUCTOR -
ELECTRICAL MATERIALS THAT COULD BE
STANDARD WIRE -WHICH IS MADE OF
MULTIPLE STRANDS JOINED TOGETHER TO
MAKE A SINGLE WIRE. SOLID WIRE – IS
MADE OF A SINGLE STRAND OF COPPER OR
ALUMINUM WIRE. THESE ARE USED IN
WIRING INSTALLATION INSIDE AND
OUTSIDE THE BUILDINGS.
ELECTRICAL TAPE
USED TO PROTECT AND
COVER LIVE OR OPEN
WIRES.
RESISTORS
Resistors are electrical components in an electric circuit
that slow down current in the circuit. They deliberately
lose energy in the form of heat or thermal energy.
CAPACITORS
A device that consists of two conductors carrying equal
but opposite charges. A simple parallel-plate capacitor
consists of two equally sized metal plates, known as
electrodes, separated by an insulator, known as a
dielectric, held parallel to each other.
DIODES
A diode is an electrical component with the fundamental
property of only allowing electric current to flow in one
direction through it.
TRANSISTORS
Transistors are components of electric circuits that can act
as amplifiers and as switches. Transistors are integral to
modern circuitry, with hundreds of millions of them used
in modern integrated circuits for computing.
ELECETRICAL
CONDUITS
PLASTIC OR METAL PIPE WHERE ELECTRICAL WIRES ARE
RUNNING IS CALLED AN ELECTRICAL CONDUIT. CONDUIT IS
OFTEN USED IN ANY EXPOSED LOCATIONS LIKE THE
EXTERIOR WALL SURFACE. IT ALSO PROTECTS THE CABLES
AND IS USED FOR UNFINISHED LOCATIONS LIKE ATTICS,
CRAWLSPACES, BASEMENTS, AND EVEN SURFACE-
MOUNTED OUTDOORS.
Different
Types of
Electrical
Conduits
ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING
(EMT)
•ELECTRICAL METAL TUBING (EMT) IS
ONE COMMON EXAMPLE OF AN
UNBENDING CONDUIT. IT IS
GENERALLY MADE OF GALVANIZED
STEEL BUT CAN BE ALUMINUM AS
WELL. EMT IS TYPICALLY DESCRIBED
AS THE “THIN-WALL” CONDUIT
BECAUSE IT IS THINNER AND
LIGHTWEIGHT COMPARED TO RMC. IT
MIGHT ALSO BE RIGID, BUT IT CAN
EASILY BE BENT USING A SIMPLE TOOL
TERMED AS A CONDUIT BENDER.
RIGID METAL CONDUIT (RMC)
screwdrivers
A screwdriver is a portable device that allows
you to screw and unscrew easily. It usually
consists of a metal rod with a flat end that fits
into the top of the screw. Electricians use
various high-quality insulated screwdrivers to
loosen and fasten multiple pieces of hardware.
TYPES OF ELECTRICIAN
TOOLS
hammer
Electrician hammers look almost identical
to claw hammers. It has an insulated
fiberglass handle with a rubber-coated grip,
making it safe for electrical work. Its
long, striking face allows contractors to
work in tight areas.
tape measure
A tape measure is a hand tool commonly used
to measure distance or size. It is like a long
flexible ruler with a case, thumb lock, tape,
hook, and sometimes a belt clip. A tape measure
can have an Imperial reading, a metric reading,
or both.
TYPES OF ELECTRICIAN
TOOLS
electrical tape
The primary purpose of electrical tape
worldwide is to insulate and protect wires
and other connections. The electrical tape
is made of plastic, vinyl, or fiberglass
fabric, which is sensitive to pressure and is
needed for insulating wires or other
materials that conduct electricity.
fish tape
A fish tape pulls the electrical or other
wires through the conduit. It is typically
housed in a retractable coil and can be
fed through installed conduit piping.
TYPES OF ELECTRICIAN
TOOLS
cable ties
Also known as a hose tie or zip tie, it is a
type of fastener for holding objects
together, primarily electrical cables and
wires. Due to their low cost, ease of use,
and binding strength, cable ties are
ubiquitous, finding use in many other
applications. Every electrician should keep
the electrical space neat and organized
with cable ties.
level
When installing lighting fixtures, finding the
exact point for placement is essential. A level is
also considered an electrician’s tool, as it
helps the electrician ensure that fixtures,
screws, and other installations are placed
where they should be.
TYPES OF ELECTRICIAN
TOOLS
wire and cable lugs
A cable is two or more wires that run side by side
and are tied, bent or braided together to form a
single electrical assembly. Cable lugs are
devices used to attach cables to electrical
equipment, other cables, surfaces, or systems. A
cable is two or more wires that run side by side
and are tied, bent or braided together to form a
single electrical assembly
wire crimper
A voltage tester is used for a quick safety check to
ensure there is no voltage across an electrical wire
or appliance before you start working on it. Non-
contact voltage testers run on batteries and are
the simplest and safest type of tester because they
can detect power simply by touching the wire.
TYPES OF ELECTRICIAN
TOOLS
UTILITY KNIFE
A utility knife is handy for cutting sheathing
from non-metallic cables, cutting electrical
tape, and opening cardboard boxes. In addition, it
also serves many functions, including cutting
and stripping cables, cutting electrical tape and
insulation, and cutting and opening toolboxes
and packages.
wire stripper
A wire stripper is a portable handheld tool used by
electricians to remove the protective coating of
an electrical wire to replace or repair a wire.
Professional electricians regularly strip plastic
sheathing from wires to reveal copper and make
customized connections.
TYPES OF ELECTRICIAN
TOOLS
voltmeter
Voltmeters read voltage levels and
verify whether circuits are “live” or off.
Also known as a voltage meter, it is an
instrument used to measure the
potential difference between two points
in an electrical or electronic circuit.
flashlight
Flashlights are crucial devices that provide
illumination by using some battery cells.
Sometimes the electrical repair work involves
many dark areas, from basements to wall and
ceiling cavities, to the inside of electrical
boxes.
TYPES OF ELECTRICIAN
TOOLS
non-contact voltage tester
A voltage tester is used for a quick safety
check to ensure there is no voltage across an
electrical wire or appliance before you start
working on it. Non-contact voltage testers
run on batteries and are the simplest and safest
type of tester because they can detect power
simply by touching the wire.
reaming bit
Installing a new conduit or replacing old
ones means connecting different piping
sections to form a wiring route between
electrical components. This bit connects to
an electric drill. Remember that a reamer
cannot be used to make a hole.
TYPES OF ELECTRICIAN
TOOLS
conduit bender
It is a device made with a very long lever,
which is used to bend angles in a conduit
into which electrical wires are placed.
When choosing a wiring route,
electricians often run wires along the
wall’s corner or in other hidden areas.
splicing connector
The splicing connector consists of a plastic clip with a
sharp metal insert that will cut securely through the
plastic insulating jacket of the two wires and crimp
them together. They make quick joints or connections
with two or more pieces of wire. A splice connector can
be used with many cables, including device wires,
telephone cables, and electrical cables.
TYPES OF ELECTRICIAN
TOOLS
CONDUIT ANALYZER
The circuit analyzer is a digital handheld
electrician tools that determine whether an
output is wired correctly or not. The circuit
analyzer checks for various conditions,
including correct wiring, polarity reversal, no
ground, and tests for arc faults.
CONDUIT finders
Most of the time, it is difficult for electricians to
find out which outputs are connected to which
circuit in the work area. In this case, modern
electricians use a circuit breaker finder. It is a small
battery-powered electronic device consisting of
two parts transmitter and receiver.
safety
purpose of
electrician
tools
INSULATED GLOVES
ELECTROCUTION IS DANGEROUS TO
ELECTRICIANS, SO THEY NEED TO
EXERCISE CAUTION. WEARING
INSULATING GLOVES GIVES EMPLOYEES
PERSONAL HAND PROTECTION FROM
ELECTRIC SHOCK WHEN WORKING NEAR
OR ON LIVE WIRES.
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