Tools and Equipment Flashcards

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1
Q

Which of the following is not a General Maintenance Tool?
* Screwdriver
* Hammer
* Spirit Level
* Pliers

A

Spirit Level
You would not use this in the day to day of general maintenance

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2
Q

What should the voltage rating be on the screwdrivers used by an electrician?

A

Up to 1000 volts

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3
Q

What is the ideal length of a set of pliers?

A

150mm

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4
Q

What is the name of a set of pliers which have adjustable jaws?

A

Gland nut pliers

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5
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What is the ideal length of a spanner?

A

250mm

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6
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What is the ideal/ minimum practical size for a wrench?

A

254mm

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7
Q

What is the difference between a wrench and a spanner

A

A wrench is adjustable, a spanner is not

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8
Q

What is the most useful type of hammer to an electrician?

A

A claw hammer

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9
Q

What are the three main types of wrench?

A
  • Stillson (bioshock wrench)
  • Mole wrench (weird looking one)
  • Adjustable (standard one)
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10
Q

What are the five main installation tools that you will use as a sparky?

A
  • Hacksaws
  • Measuring tape
  • Tank cutter or hole saw
  • Files
  • Spirit Level
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11
Q

What kind of hacksaw will be used for cutting plastic conduit?

A

Junior Hacksaw

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12
Q

When cutting conduit, what must you make sure happens?

A

That the conduit is square, otherwise it will be difficult to make secure connections

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13
Q

What length of tape measure is best suited to electricians?

A

3 to 5 metres

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14
Q

What is the tank cutter or hole saw, and what is it used for?

A

It is a drill attachment, which is used to cut holes in all sorts of material which is used to place conduit

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15
Q

What are files used for?

A

For removing burrs from the sawn edges of conduit, smoothing any rough or sharp edges

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16
Q

What are the two main types of spirit level?

A
  • Bubble type
  • Laser
17
Q

True or false:
You must spend a lot of money in order to make your workshop efficient

A

False.
There are many inexpensive ways to make your workshop practical and efficient

18
Q

True or false:
You must keep your toolbox neat

A

True.
This will help keep things organised and show where things are located, allowing them to be accessed easily.