Tools and Equipment Flashcards
Which of the following is not a General Maintenance Tool?
* Screwdriver
* Hammer
* Spirit Level
* Pliers
Spirit Level
You would not use this in the day to day of general maintenance
What should the voltage rating be on the screwdrivers used by an electrician?
Up to 1000 volts
What is the ideal length of a set of pliers?
150mm
What is the name of a set of pliers which have adjustable jaws?
Gland nut pliers
What is the ideal length of a spanner?
250mm
What is the ideal/ minimum practical size for a wrench?
254mm
What is the difference between a wrench and a spanner
A wrench is adjustable, a spanner is not
What is the most useful type of hammer to an electrician?
A claw hammer
What are the three main types of wrench?
- Stillson (bioshock wrench)
- Mole wrench (weird looking one)
- Adjustable (standard one)
What are the five main installation tools that you will use as a sparky?
- Hacksaws
- Measuring tape
- Tank cutter or hole saw
- Files
- Spirit Level
What kind of hacksaw will be used for cutting plastic conduit?
Junior Hacksaw
When cutting conduit, what must you make sure happens?
That the conduit is square, otherwise it will be difficult to make secure connections
What length of tape measure is best suited to electricians?
3 to 5 metres
What is the tank cutter or hole saw, and what is it used for?
It is a drill attachment, which is used to cut holes in all sorts of material which is used to place conduit
What are files used for?
For removing burrs from the sawn edges of conduit, smoothing any rough or sharp edges
