Camarines Sur National High School
Naga City
Technology and Livelihood Education
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
EXPLORATORY COURSE for Grade 8
First Quarter Week 3
LESSON 2: Performing Mensuration and Calculation
Learning Outcome 1: Select electrical measuring tools and instruments
1.1 Identify object or component to be measured
1.2 Choose test instruments to be used for specific tasks
Introduction
This lesson is all about the different measuring tools and instruments used in electrical jobs. You will learn what
test instruments should be used for specific tasks and identify object or component to be measured.
Definition of Terms
Circuit- A closed path in which electrons from a voltage or current source flow.
Conductor- Any material where electric current can flow freely. Conductive materials, such as metals, have relatively
low resistance. Copper and aluminum wire are the most common conductors used in the electrical trade.
Current- The flow of an electric charge through a conductor. An electric current can be compared to the flow of
water in a pipe. Measured in amperes.
Overload- Operation of equipment in excess of normal, full-load rating, or of a conductor in excess of rated ampacity
that, when it persists for a sufficient length of time, would cause damage or dangerous overheating. A fault, such as
a short circuit or ground fault, is not an overload.
Resistance- The opposition to the passage of an electric current. Electrical resistance can be compared to the friction
experienced by water when flowing through a pipe. Measured in ohms.
Short Circuit- A fault in an electric circuit or apparatus due usually to imperfect insulation, such that the current
follows a by-path and inflicts damage or is wasted.
Voltage- An electromotive force or “pressure” that causes electrons to flow and can be compared to water pressure
which causes water to flow in a pipe. Measured in volts.
American Wire Gauge (AWG)- is used as a standard method denoting wire diameter, measuring the diameter of the
conductor (the bare wire) with the insulation removed. The higher the number, the thinner the wire.
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Pre-Test 2.1
A. Direction: Arrange the jumbled letters in column B according to the kind of measuring tool being defined in
column A.
Column A Column B
1. A pocket size tool used to test the line wire or circuit if there
TSTE GHILT-_____________________
is current in it.
2. Used to measure the diameter of wires/conductors in circular TMERMECORI- ___________________
mils. It can measure small and big sizes of wires and cables.
3. Used in determining the size of wires/conductors. The gauge
EIRW UGGAE- ____________________
ranges from 0 to 60 AWG (American wire gauge).
4. Is a measuring tool used to measure length, width, and
ERLRU- ___________________
thickness of short flat object and in sketching straight lines
5. A measuring tool coils in a compact case and used to
measure length of short or long objects in centimeter and in LUPL-UPSH ULRE- ________________
inch.
6. An instrument used to measure the amount of electrical
current intensity in a circuit. The unit of measure is ampere (a). MAMTREE- ______________________
It is connected along or series to the circuit.
7. An instrument used to measure electrical pressure or voltage
of a circuit. The unit of measure is volt (v). This is connected
REVLOTMET- ____________________
across or parallel to the circuit.
8. It is used to measure current flowing in a conductor. It is
LMACP MATMERE- _______________
clamped or hanged in a conductor.
9. 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 TOLV-MHTEERMO- _______________
measure.
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Information Sheet 2.1
MEASURING TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS USED IN ELECTRICAL JOBS
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 verb metiri through the Middle French
mesure.
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. This topic will tackle the function/use of each measuring tool and instrument used in doing electrical task.
Different kinds of measuring tools and precision measuring instruments are as follows:
Test Light
A pocket size tool used to test the line wire or circuit if there is current in it.
Micrometer
It is used to measure diameter of wires in circular mils. It can measure small and big sizes of wires and cables.
Wire Gauge
This is used in determining the size of wires. The gauge ranges from 0 to 60 AWG (American wire gauge).
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Ruler/foot rule
A measuring tool used to measure length, width and thickness of short flat object and in sketching straight lines.
Pull-Push Rule
A measuring tool coils in a compact case and used to measure length of short or long objects in centimeter and in
inch.
Ammeter
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
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.
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Clamp Ammeter
It is used to measure current flowing in a conductor. It is clamped or hanged in a conductor.
Volt-Ohmmeter/Multi-tester
It 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. There are two primary types of multimeters, one is the analog and the other
is the digital. The primary difference between the two is the display, an analog multimeter uses a needle to show the
value, while a digital multimeter will show the results as numbers on a screen.
Analog Type Digital Type
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Technology and Livelihood Education
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
EXPLORATORY COURSE for Grade 8
First Quarter Week 3
Name of Learner: _____________________________________ Grade Level: __________________________
Section: _____________________________________ Date: __________________________
Activity 2.1
Direction: Identify the measuring instrument to be used in each component or object to be measured in column A.
Draw the corresponding measuring instrument in column B.
(COLUMN A) (COLUMN B)
Component/Object to be measured Measuring Instrument
1. Voltage, Resistance and Current
2. Current flowing in a conductor by clamping
3. Electrical pressure or voltage
4. Electrical current intensity by connecting in
series with a circuit
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5. Length of short or long objects in centimeter and
in inch.
6. Size of wires/conductors (Ranging from 0-60
AWG)
7. Length, width, and thickness of short flat object
and in sketching straight lines
8. Test line wire or circuit if there is current in it
9. Diameter of wires/conductors in circular mils
Post-Test 2.1
B. Direction: Each item below is composed of 4 choices with pair of words or phrases. Analyze each pair and choose
which pair indicates correct function of the electrical measuring tool or instrument.
1. a. Test Light : Wire diameter c. Ruler : Wire Size
b. Ohmmeter : Current d. Pull-push Rule : Length of an object
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2. a. Micrometer : Voltage c. Ammeter : Voltage
b. Wire Gauge : Size of wire d. Voltmeter : Current
3. a. Clamp ammeter : Voltage c. Test Light : Wire length
b. Volt Ohmmeter : Resistance, Current, Voltage d. Ohmmeter : Voltage
4. a. Voltmeter : Voltage c. Wire gauge : Length, width and thickness of object
b. Ammeter : Resistance d. Ruler : Wire diameter
5. a. Micrometer : Distance of space c. Volt Ohmmeter : Wire size
b. Ammeter : Current d. Clamp Ammeter : Wire resistance
6. a. Clamp ammeter : Voltage c. Micrometer : Wire diameter
b. Ruler : Test line wire or circuit d. Voltmeter : Current
7. a. Voltmeter : Current c. Ruler : Wire Size
b. Ohmmeter : Voltage d. Ruler : Length, width and thickness
8. a. Clamp ammeter : Measure current, hanged in a conductor c. Ruler : Wire diameter
b. Volt Ohmmeter : Current d. Ohmmeter : Voltage
9. a. Micrometer : Distance of space c. Volt Ohmmeter : Wire size
b. Test Light : Test line wire or circuit if there is current d. Clamp Ammeter : Wire resistance
References:
K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education Learning Module
Electrical Installation and Maintenance Exploratory Course for Grade 7 and 8
Module Writers: HECTOR M. VALLARTA/ ROMAN A. CABUSORA JR.
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Prepared by: Jorge O. Trinidad
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