TOOLS USED IN WIRING

TOOLS USED IN WIRING
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PLIERS
 Pliers are used to cut wire and also to hold it. Pliers have an insulated handle. Long nose pliers are used to hold wires in small space and also to tighten or loose small nuts.

SCREW DRIVERS
 Screw drivers are used to tighten screws in the switches and electrical machines. Screw drivers of various sizes are used. Normally screw drivers used in electrical work are insulated.

HAMMERS
 Ball peen and claw hammers are commonly used in electrical work where greater power is required striking.

HACKSAW
 A hacksaw is used to cut cable armour, conduit pipes, etc. it has a frame where the blade is tightened by means of a wing nut.

LINE TESTER
 A line tester is used to check the electric supply in the line or phase wire. It has a small neon bulb which indicates the presence of power supply. It can also be used as a screw driver to tighten small screws in switches.

MEASURING TAPE
 A measuring tape is used to measure the length of the wire and also to mark the positions of the switches and other electrical fittings.

WIRES
 An electric wire is a copper or aluminum insulated wire and has one or more twisted stands. Vulcanized Indian Rubber (VIR) wire, cotton flexible or rubber flexible wire and poly vinyl chloride (PVC) wires are commonly used in house wiring.
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