Grade 9 : Electrical Tools

These are used to connect wire to receptacles, switches, lights, etc.

• Screwdrivers

• Needle Nose Pliers

• Wire Strippers

• Hammer

These can be used to bend wire.  They also can be used cut smaller diameter wire.

• Screwdrivers

• Needle Nose Pliers

• Wire Strippers

• Hammer

These are used to remove insulation from wire. 

• Screwdrivers

• Needle Nose Pliers

• Wire Strippers

• Hammer

These are used to install plastic receptacle and switch boxes. 

• Screwdrivers

• Needle Nose Pliers

• Wire Strippers

• Hammers

This is used in the placement of different type boxes.

• Tape Measure

• Drill and Bits

• Circuit Tester

• Meter

When running wire through walls or block, a _____ may be needed.

• Tape Measure

• Drill and Bits

• Circuit Tester

• Meter

Use a ________ to check and see if electricity is flowing from one area to another.  If there is, the small light will come on.

• Tape Measure

• Drill and Bits

• Circuit Tester

• Meter

It measures voltage and resistance in a circuit.

• Tape Measure

• Drill and Bits

• Circuit Tester

• Meter

It might be used to cut away insulation or cut small diameter wire.

• Tape Measure

• Utility Knife

• Circuit Tester

• Meter

These are used to cut and bend larger diameter wire.

• Tape Measure

• Utility Knife

• Linesman Pliers or Side cutters

• Meter