ELECTRICAL /ELECTRONIC TOOLS

AND EQUIPMENT

ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC TOOLS AND

EQUIPMENTElectrical 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. This lesson will discuss the function /use of each tool equipment used in electrical wiring installations.

ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC TOOLS AND

EQUIPMENTScrewdriversStandard/Flat ScrewdriverPhilips ScrewdriverStubby ScrewdriverAllen Screwdriver/ Wrench

HammersPliersCombination PliersSide Cutting PliersLong Nose Pliers

Wire StripperElectrician KnifePortable Electric Drill Hacksaw

ScrewdriversThese 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.

Standard/Flat ScrewdriverThe blade tip is wedge-shaped and resembles a negative (-) sign. This is used to drive srews with a single slot head.

Philips ScrewdriverThis has a cross tip resembling a positive (=) sign. This us used to drive screws with cross slot heads

Stubby ScrewdriverThis comes in either Standard or Philips screwdriver with short shank or blade and a shorted handle used to turn srews in tight spaces where a standard screwdriver cannot be used.

Allen Screwdriver/ WrenchThis could be in shape of a screwdriver or wrench. Its function is to drive screws with hexagonal slot heads.

PliersThese tools are made from metal with insulators in the handle and are used for cutting, twisting, bending, holding, and gripping wires and cables.

Combination Pliers(Linesman’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.

Side Cutting PliersThis type of pliers is used for cutting fine, medium, and big wires and cable.

Long Nose PliersThis is used for cutting and holding fine wires. This can reach tight spaces or small openings where other pliers cannot reach and is also used in making terminal loops of copper wires.

HammersThese are tools used in driving or pounding and pulling out nails. They are made of hard steel wood, plastic, or rubber.

Wire StripperThis is a tool used for removing insulator of medium sized wires ranging from gauge #10 to gauge #16.

Electrician KnifeThis is used by linemen to remove insulation of wire and cables in low and high voltage transmission lines.

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.

Hacksaw This tool is used to cut metal conduit and a armored cable.

Created by: Michael P. Recolito