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Electricity

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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 equivalent to 1000 watts Kilowatt
A wire or a cord through whick current flow Conductor
The quality of electric current measured in ohms that resist the flow Resistance
A wire through which current flows Hot wire
Material used to cover electric wires which may be made from plastic Insulator
Implements used to modify raw materials for human use Tool
Commonly known as flexible non metallic conduit or moldflex Corrugated Plastic Conduit
Metal Raceways classified into four Metallic Conduits
Plastic conduits or raceways Non Metallic Conduits
Accessories that are used to connect boxes to conduits or raceways to other boxes in the electrical system Connectors and Adapters
Tools made of steel, hardened and tempered tip on its pointused to loosen or tighten screws Screwdriver
The blade tip is wedge shaped and ressembles a negative sign Standard or Flat Screwdriver
The blade tip is cross shape and ressembles a positive sign Philips Screwdriver
This comes in either Standards or Philip screwdriver Stubby Screwdriver
This could be in a shape of screwdriver or a wrench. Used to drive screws with hexagonal slot head Allen Wrench or Screwdriver
Tools used in driving and pounding and pulling out nails. Made of hardened steel, wood, plastic, rubber. Hammers
Types of Hammers Claw Hammer, Mallet Hammer, Ballpeen Hammer
Tools made from metals with insulators in the handle and are used for cutting, twisting, bending, and gripping wires and cables Pliers
Used for gripping, holding, and cutting electrical wires and Cables. Usually used by linemen in doing heavy task Combination Pliers or Lineman's Pliers
Used for cutting fine, medium, or big wiresand cables Side Cutting Pliers
Used for cutting and holding fine wires. This can reach tight spaces or small openings Long Nose Pliers
Tool used for removing the insulation of medium sized wires Wire Stripper
Used by linemen in removing insulation of wires and cables in low and high voltage of transmission lines Electricians Knife
A small drilling machine used in making holes on metal sheets and concrete walls Portable Electric Drill
Tool used to cut metal conduits and armored cable Hacksaw
A device that acts as convevient source of electrical energy Convenience Outlet
A device inserted in the Convenience outlet Male Plug
Devices that hold and protect the lamp, also called the lamp socket, receptacles Lamp Holders
A device that connects and disconnects the flow of electric current Switch
A circuit protective device used to automatically blows and cuts Fuse
A protective device used to automaticaly blow and cut Circuit Breaker
An octagonal shaped electrical material Junction Box
A rectangualar shape electrical matererial Utility Box
A duplex stranded wire used for temporary wiring installation Flatcord
Made up of single strand Solid Wire
Made up multiple strands Stranded Wire
Electrical materials used as the passage of wires for protection and insulation Conduits or Pipes
Used to hold electrical conduits to their proper places Clamps
Used to attach metallic or non metallic conduits to the junction or utility boxes Connectors
Commonly used to join two or more conductors Rat Tail or Pig Tail
Under Heavy tensile stress Knotted Tap
Temporary Tap Aerial Tap
This method of wrapping is used in small cables Y Splice
Under considerable tensil stresS Plain Tap Joint
Two tap wire Duplex Cross Joint
Most widely used splice or joint Western Union Short Tie Splice
The same application is applied as in plain tap joint Cross Joint
Used extensively Western Union Long Tie Splice
Used on large solid cables Wrapped Tap or Tee Joint
Document generated by a user department or storeroom pesonnel to notify the purchaseing department Purchase Requisition
Raw Materials , work in processed goods, and completely finished goods Inventory
A Written instruction to perform a task Job Order or Work Order
Form used to request tools and equipment needed for a particular job. Borrowers Form
Check the delivery receipt, name , and adress Is it for me?
Do not sign in the receipt before looking for damaged materials Is it damaged?
Count the pieces Is the piece count correct?
Be specific. Describe the Damage accurately Damage Notation
If the part of the shipment is missing Shortage Notation
Write down all the exceptionson the copies of the delivery receipt Signatures
Responsible for requesting the carrier to inspect the damageed goods and packaging Receiving Person
A unit of measurement of electrical current flow Amperage (Amps)
A unit of measure which describes the amount of electric current passing a certain point at a particular time Ampere
One hundred of a meter Centimeter
A portion of a foot, which is an English Unit of linear measurement Inch
An instrument used to measure the insulation resistance of conductors or wire, it gives measurement in ohms or meg ohms Meggor
One thousand of a meter Millimeter
An electrical measuring instrument for voltage, resistance, and current of a curcuit Multi Tester
Unit of measurement of resistance Ohms
Instrument used to measure the resistance in ohms Ohmmeter
A unit of measurement of electrical pressure Volt
An instrument used to measure the electrical pressure Voltmeter
Used to measure the diameter of magnetic wire Wire Gauge
The process or the result of determinning the ratio of a physical quantity such as length, time, distance, temperature, etc. Measurement
Science of measurement Metrology
A pocket sized tool used to test the presence of current in a line wire or a circuit Testlight
Used to measure the diameter of wires conductors in circular mills Micrometer
Is used in determinning the size of wires or conductors Wire gauge
Is a measuring tool used to measure length, width, and thickness of short flat object Foot Rule/ Ruler
Is a measuring tool for the length of an object in cm or inches Pull Push Rull
Used to measure the amount of electrical current intensity in a circuit Ammeter
Used to measure the electrical pressure Voltmeter
Also called Tong Tester Clamp Ammeter
Also called Multi Tester Volt Ohmeter (VOM Tester)
1 inch 2.54 cm
1 foot 30.48 cm
1 yard 91.44 cm
The needle shaped red that moves over the scale, connected to the moving coil Pointer
Makes it possible to select diff. functions and range of the meter Range Selector Knob (Selector Switch)
Makes it possible to adjust the pointer to the zero position of the scale Adjustment Screw
A series of marking used for reading the value to be measured Scale
Used to connect the circuit to the electrical components being tested Test Prove Positive (red) Negative (black)
Used to zero-in the pointer before measuring resistance Zero Ohm Adjusting Knob
A device that can be used to produce an item or accomplish a task Tool
Is any machine powered by electricity Equipment
Manipulated by hands without using electricity Handtools
Manopulated by hands using electricity Machine/Power Tools
Uses compressed air Pneumatic Tools
Used to remove the gears of the vehicle Pullers
Mostly used in shops Hammers
Has an electric motor that drives a chuch. Electric Drill
Can be either bench mounted or installed on a pedestal Grinding Tool
Used for cleaning the floor Vacuum Cleaner
Uses compressed air to quickly and powerfully turn nuts and bolts Pneumatic Torque Wrench
Uses reciprocating motion Air Chisel
Lighter than comparable electric drill Air Drill
Uses the sockets and attachments Air Rachet
Uses compressed air to flow into the jack cylinder Pneumatic Floor Jack
This refers to visual observation Visual Inspection
Vibration or extra noise from the operation with partsand accessories are starting to develop Functionality
When there is something wrong Performance
Failure to meet the required power supply Power Supply
Refers to the technical person who has the knowledge Person Involved
A substance introduced to lessen friction Lubricant
The property of reducing friction Lubricity
Stop squeks Anti Rust Lubricant Spray
Doesnt damage the insulation Wire Pulling Lubricant
Decontamination, conductance All Purpose Anti Rust Lubricant
Lubricates the gear Lubricant Oil/ Engine Oil
Water Repellant, heat stable Silicon Lubricant
The force that causes a moving object to slow down when it is touching another object Friction
Component of solution that dissolves solute Solvent
Dissolve in water Polar
Does not dissolve in water Non Polar
Soluble and Polar Water and Detergent Soap
Insoluble and Non Polar Gasoling, Kerosene, Thinner
Wash greasy tools/ equipment Gasoline
Remove dust, grease oil, paint etc. Kerosene
Remove spilled paint on the floors, walls, etc. Thinner
Wash dustin the floor Water
Wash, clean benches tables, etc. Water and Detergent Soap
Reference to a five Japanese list translated into English 5S
Action to identify and eliminate all unnecessary tools, equipment Seiri, Sort
Action to arrange or put every necessary items in good condition Seiton, Systematize, Set in Order
Action to clean ypur workplace Seiso, Sweep
Condition of high standards of cleaning Seiketsu, Standardize, Sanitize
Condition of training people to follow disciplines, independently Shitsuke, Sustain, Self Discipline
Created by: Junjun
 

 



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