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Electrical Measuring Tools Overview

The document discusses various electrical measuring tools and instruments, emphasizing the need for careful handling due to their sensitivity. It defines measurement and metrology, and lists specific tools such as test lights, micrometers, and ammeters, along with their functions. An activity is included for practical application, where users measure objects using a pull-push rule.

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Electrical Measuring Tools Overview

The document discusses various electrical measuring tools and instruments, emphasizing the need for careful handling due to their sensitivity. It defines measurement and metrology, and lists specific tools such as test lights, micrometers, and ammeters, along with their functions. An activity is included for practical application, where users measure objects using a pull-push rule.

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MEASURING TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS

Electrical measuring tools and instruments are sensitive and delicate so extra care is necessary in handling them.
These are used to measure currents, voltages, resistances, wattages and other important elements in electrical works.

Measurement is the process or the result of determining the ratio of a physical


quantity, such as a length, time, temperature, etc., to a unit of measurement, such as the meter, second or degree Celsius. The
science of measurement is called metrology.
The English word measurement originates from the Latin mēnsūra and the
verbmetiri through the Middle French mesure.

Different kinds of measuring tools and precision measuring instruments are as follows:

Measuring tool/instrument Description

Test Light is a pocket size tool used to test the line wire or circuit if
there is current in it.

Micrometer is used to measure the diameter of wires/conductors in


circular mils. It can measure small and big sizes of wires and cables.

Wire Gauge is used in determining the size of wires/conductors.


The gauge ranges from 0 to 60 awg (American wire gauge).

Ruler/foot rule is a measuring tool used to measure length, width


and thickness of short flat object and in sketching straight lines.

Pull-Push Rule is a measuring tool used to measure the length of an


object in centimeter and inches.

Ammeter is an instrument used to measure the amount of electrical


current intensity in a circuit. The unit of measure is ampere (a). It is
connected along or series to the circuit.

Voltmeter is an instrument used to measure electrical pressure or


voltage of a circuit. The unit of measure is volt (v). This is connected
across or parallel to the circuit.

Clamp Ammeter is also called tong-tester. It is used to measure


current flowing in a conductor. It is clamped or hanged in a
conductor

Volt-Ohmmeter (VOM) otherwise called as Multi-tester; is used to


measure the voltage, resistance and current of a circuit. It is
connected in parallel or series with the circuit depending on what to
measure.
Activity 1. Direction: Using a pull-push rule measure the length, width and thickness/ height of teacher’s
table and blackboard. Write you answer inside the corresponding box.

Object to Measurement of length Measurement of Width Measurement of Height


Measured
In cm In cm In cm
Teacher’s table
Blackboard
Window of the classroom
Door of the Classroom

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