tle lesson 1 tools

• a unit of measure of electric current

  ampere
• the path of electric current from the source to the components and goes back to the source

  circuit
• a unit of power that is equivalent to 1000w

  kilowatt
• a wire cord or a cordwhuich is provides path for current flow

  conductor
• the quality of electric current measured in ohms that resist the flow of current

  resistance
• a wire through which current flows

  hot wire
• material used to cover electric wires which may be made from plastic , rubber or asbestos

  insulator
• are implement used to modify raw materials for human use

  tools
• commonly knows as a flexible non- metallic condui of the moldflex

  corrugated plastic conduit (CPC)
• accessories that are used to connect from boxes conduits or raceways to other boxes in the electric system

  connectors an adapters
• it is also used to oosen or tighten screws with slotted heads

  screwdriver
• the blade tip is wedged-shaped and resembles negative (-) sign

  flat screw driver

  
• screws with slot heads (+)

  phillip screw driver
• turn screws in tight space where standard screws cannot be used

  stubby screw driver
• its function is to drive screws with hexagonal slot head

  allen screw driver / wrench
• these are tools used n driving or pounding out nail

  hammer
• give 3 types of hammer

  claw hammer ballpeen hammer mallet hammer
• it is also used for cutting twisting bending holding and gripping wires and cables

  pliers
• this is used for gri[[ing holding and cuttng electrical wires and cable and even small nails

  combintion pliers
• it is used for cutting fine medium and big wirers and cable

  side cutting pliers
• it is used for cutting and holding fine wires

  long nose pliers
• a tool used for removing insulation of medium wires ranging from gauge #10 to gauge #16

  wire stripper
• linemen to remove insulation of wire and cables in low and high voltage transmission lines

  electricians' knife
• it is also used in making holes on metal sheets AND concrete walls

  portable electric drill
• hacksaw 


  this tools is used to cut metal conduit and armored cable