Eim Module 1

Module # 1:
Prepare Electrical
Supplies,
Materials and Tools
1st Grading: Electrical Installation and
Maintenance
This lesson will discuss the
importance of using the right
tools and materials for the
job. Each tools and materials
are precisely designed for a
specific purpose
Choosing the correct tool and
materials will also decrease the
amount of effort required to get
a job done right without causing
damage to either the equipment
or the surface being worked on.
There is no doubt about the fact
that electricity is an extremely
powerful source of energy which
is used for powering machinery,
lighting items, tools, devices and
other products used by us in our
day to day lives.
Learning
Objectives: 1.
Identify electrical
tools and
materials
according to their
functions;
Learning
Objectives:
2. Enumerate the
different types of
materials according
to its uses and
functions;
3. Conduct an interview to
one member from the family
to share the experiences about
using electrical tools and
materials that he/she usually
use to fixed, maintain and run
your appliances at home.
Electrical task can be accomplished
systematically to save time, effort, and
resources. Most of the work cannot be done
using bare hands. To do the task, electrical
tools or equipment are needed to perform the
job
Electrical Supplies and Materials
Electrical materials are

developed and constructed for
a special 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
apparatus;
3. hold and secure
wires to its fixtures
inside and outside
houses and
buildings; and
4. protect the houses,
buildings, appliances’
and instruments from
any destruction and
damage.
The following
are the most
commonly used
electrical
supplies and
materials:
1. Electrical Wires - is
used in electrical wiring
installation.
Types of Electrical Wire
a. Stranded Wire
- 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.
2. Convenience Outlet
- a device that acts as a convenient source
of electrical energy for current consuming
appliances. It is where the male plug of
an appliance is inserted and usually
fastened on the wall or connected in an
extension cord. It maybe single, duplex,
triplex or multiplex.
Types of Convenience
Outlet
a.Surface Convenience
Outlet
b.Flush Convenience Outlet
3. Male Plug
-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
appliances.
4. Lamp holders – devices that hold and
protect the lamp and are also called as – Lamp
Sockets/Receptacles.
5. Switch – a device
that connects and
disconnects the flow
of electric current in a
circuit. There are
many shapes, designs,
and types.
6. Fuse
- a circuit
protective device
that automatically
blows and cut the
current when and
over load or short
circuit happens.
7. Circuit
Breaker
- a protective device
used to automatically
blow and cuts the
current when trouble in
the circuit such as short
circuit or overload
occurs.
8. Flat Cord
- is a duplex stranded wire
used for temporary wiring
installation and commonly
used in extension cord
assembly. It comes in a roll of
150 meters and with sizes of
gauge # 18 and gauge # 16
awg (American wire gauge ).
9. Junction Box
- 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. This could be
made of metal or plastic (PVC)
Polyvinylchloride.
10. Utility Box - a rectangular
shaped metallic or plastic (PVC)
material in which flush type
convenience outlet and switch are
attached.
11. Conduits/Pipes -
electrical materials
used as the passage of
wires for protection
and insulation.
12. Clamps - electrical
materials used to hold and
anchor electrical conduits in its
proper position.
13. Connector - used to attach
metallic or non-metallic conduit to
the junction or utility boxes.
ELECTRIC
AL TOOLS
AND
EQUIPME
NT
The following are common electrical
tools and equipment needed in the
installation of electrical wiring.
1. Screwdrivers - these
tools are made of steel
hardened and tempered at
the tip used to loosen or
tighten screws with
slotted heads. They come
in various sizes and
shapes.
Types of Screwdriver
a. Standard/Flat Screwdriver -
blade tip is wedgeshaped and
resembles a negative (-) sign. This
is used to drive screws with a
single slot ahead
b. Philips Screwdriver- has a cross tip
resembling a positive (+) sign. This is
used to drive screws with cross slot
heads.
c. Stubby
Screwdriver -
comes in either Standard or
Philips screwdriver with short
shank or blade and a shorted
handle used to turn screws in tight
space where standard screwdriver
cannot be used.
d. Allen
Screwdriver/Wrench
- could be in the shape of a

screwdriver or a wrench. Its
function is to drive screw with
hexagonal slot head.
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2. Hammer - these are tools used
in driving or pounding and pulling
out nails. They are made of hard
steel, wood, plastic or rubber.
Types of Hammer
a. Claw Hammer - a
hammer with one side of
the head split and curved,
used for extracting nails.
b. Mallet(rubber head) - a type of
hammer, often made of rubber or
sometimes wood, that is smaller than
a maul or beetle, and usually has a
relatively large head.
c. Ballpeen Hammer - a
hammer with a rounded end
opposite the face, a type of
peening hammer used in metal
workings.
3. Pliers – is made from metal with insulators
in the handle and are used for cutting,
twisting, bending, holding, and gripping wires
and cables.
Types of Pliers
a. Combination Pliers (Lineman’s
Pliers) - this is used for gripping,
holding, and cutting electrical wires
and cables and even small nails.
They are usually used by linemen in
doing heavy tasks.
b. Side Cutting Pliers - type of
pliers is used for Cutting fine,
medium and big wires and cables.
c. Long Nose Pliers - 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.
4. Wire Stripper - A tool used for
removing insulation of medium sized
wires ranging from gauge #10 to
gauge #16.
5. Electrician’s Knife - used by
linemen to remove insulation of wire
and cables in low and high voltage
transmission lines.
6. Portable Electric Drill - 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.
7. Hacksaw - tool is used to
cut metal conduit and
armored cable.
Thank you
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