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PLUMBING TOOLS
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PIPE WRENCH:
USED BY PLUMBERS
APPROX SIZE: 10 to 12
MATERIAL: CAST IRON
IT IS USED TO GRASP PIPES AND OTHER CURVED SURFACES.
IN PARTICULAR THEY HAVE HARDENED STEEL JAWS WHICH
PROVIDE EXCELLENT BITE AND GRIP.
IT COMES IN DIFFERENT SIZES RANGING FROM 10 TO 20.
Types of wrenches:
Basin wrench
End wrench
strap wrenchNipple wrench
Hex wrench
Seat wrench
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ADJUSTABLE SPANNER:
USED BY PLUMBERS
APPROX SIZE: 10 to 20
MATERIAL: CAST IRON
It is an adjustable wrench with a jaw of adjustable width,
allowing it to be used with different sizes of fastner head. It may also be
called as SHIFTING SPANNER, SHIFTER,FIT-ALL, CRESENT WRENCH or
ADJUSTABLE ANGLE HEAD WRENCH.
The movable jaw should be snugly adjusted to the nut or bolt in order to prevent rounding.
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SCREWDRIVER:
USED BY PLUMBERS
APPROX SIZE: 5
to15
MATERIAL: HANDLE-PLASTIC
It is used to fix screws in the clamp to hold pipes firmly in the
required direction. Screwdrivers are also found in different size.
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Center punch:
USED BY PLUMBERS
APPROX SIZE: to 12
MATERIAL: STEEL
The center punch is used to lay out holesand spot centers when you areplanning your work
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CHISEL:
USED BY PLUMBERS
APPROX SIZE: 7to 15
MATERIAL: HIGH CARBON STEEL
Invaluable in many phases of plumbing, chisels are particularly usefulfor work with cast-iron pipe and for clearing an area of masonry, oldmetal, or flooring before starting a repair job. Use flat-back chiselsfor fine cutting or shaving, and appropriate sizes and types for
woodwork when pipefitting. Never use chisels with split or mushroomedhandles.The most common and most important chisels are:Cold chisel: for cutting cold metal (best size, 3/4").Cape chisel: has narrow cutting edge for making grooves in cast iron.Picking chisel: for cleaning out caulked lead joints.
Brick chisel: for cutting through brick and masonry.Floor chisel: for cutting throughwood without splitting floorboards.
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HACK SAW:
USED BY PLUMBERS
APPROX SIZE: 10 to 20
MATERIAL: MS STEEL
A hacksaw is a fine-tooth saw with a blade undertension in a frame,used for cutting materials such as metal or bone.Hand-held hacksawsconsist of a metal arch with a handle, usually apistol grip, with pins
for attaching a narrow disposable blade. A screwor other mechanism isused to put the thin blade under tension. Theblade can be mounted withthe teeth facing toward or away from the handle,resulting in cuttingaction on either the push or pull stroke. On the
push stroke, the archwill flex slightly, decreasing the tension on theblade.
It is used to cut pipes in the size required.
The blades of Hack saw can be changed.
As it is very Sharp pipes can be cut easily
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SLEDGE HAMMER:
USED BY PLUMBERS
APPROX SIZE: 10 to 20MATERIAL: STEEL
Hammer is used to to fix nails
in the walls or breaking down
some part of the wall.
A 1 1/2" lb. machinist'shammer will do most average
jobs. It should becase-hardened and have aflat face for striking. A slightlylighter
hammer is needed forcaulking work.
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ELECTRICAL TOOLS
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LUGS:
USED BY ELECTRICIANS
APPROX SIZE: 10 to 12
MATERIAL: ALLOY OF COPPER AND ZINC (RATIO 85:15 )
They are used for terminating any size of cables, electrical switching equipments,where heavy vibration is critical.Inspection holes are also provided which facilitate fullinsertion of the conductor. The terminals are tin plated to avoid oxidization and achievemaximum corrosion protection
Brass lugs, copper terminal plates, copper brass lugs and brass terminal plates aremanufactured with Copper and Zinc in the ratio of 85:15.
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TESTER:
USED BY ELECTRICIANS
APPROX SIZE: 5 to 12
MATERIAL: STEEL
A tester is a device used to check the electrical current in a
circuit.
It is very helpful tool for the electricians
It consists of a resistor and a LED bulb
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MEASURING TAPE:
USED BY ELECTRICIANS
APPROX SIZE: 3m to 10m
MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
A tape measure is use to measure heights forswitches and outlets. You will also need it tocenter lighting fixture boxes.
It is made up of stainless steel.
The tape varies in length from 3m to 5m.
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SCREWDRIVERS:
USED BY ELECTRICIANS
APPROX SIZE: 5 to 12
MATERIAL: STEEL
Screw drivers are used to fix screws in the walls.
They come in two types
1.Philips set (+)
2.Flat end (-)
They are also used to unscrew the screws from the walls or switch
boards.
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HAMMER:
USED BY ELECTRICIANS
APPROX SIZE: 5 to 12
MATERIAL: STEEL
A hammer is used tosecure boxesequipped with nail-onbrackets to studs in ahome.
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