Tools, Equipment and Installation Flashcards
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What tool is used to cut threads on the outside of a metal conduit or pipe?
Answer: Die
A die is used to cut external (male) threads on conduit, pipes, or rods, while a tap cuts internal (female) threads.
What is a 'fish tape' used for in electrical installation?
Answer: Pulling wire through conduit or walls
A fish tape is a long flexible steel or fiberglass tape used to pull conductors through conduit or through wall cavities.
Which type of drill bit is most suitable for drilling through masonry or concrete?
Answer: Carbide-tipped masonry bit
Carbide-tipped masonry bits are designed to withstand the hardness of concrete, brick, and masonry without dulling quickly.
The primary purpose of a conduit reamer is to:
Answer: Remove burrs from the inside of cut conduit ends
A reamer removes sharp burrs left on the inside of conduit after cutting, preventing damage to wire insulation during pull-through.
A knockout punch is used to:
Answer: Create clean holes in electrical enclosures and panels
A knockout punch set creates clean, precise holes in electrical panels, boxes, and enclosures for conduit entry without distorting the metal.
What does a megohmmeter (megger) test?
Answer: Insulation resistance of conductors and equipment
A megohmmeter (megger) applies high DC voltage and measures insulation resistance in megohms to detect deteriorating or damaged insulation.
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