Tools of the Trade
A tool used for a multitude of purposes when working with electrical conductors.
Multipurpose Tool
Voltage
Current
Resistance
What are the three components of electricity?
A simple on or off switch is called what in a schematic diagram?
What is a single pole single throw switch?
Multimeter setting used to check resistance (no beep).
What is the Ohms setting?
A wiring diagram.
What is a schematic?
A tool used to remove the insulation or sheathing from conductors.
What are wirestrippers?
Power Source
Load
Conductors
What are the three components of a simple circuit?
This switch is primarily used for isolation, voltage switching, and system overrides. It allows low-voltage controls to safely manage high-voltage equipment, or forces a system to switch between completely different operational modes. (Train tracks)
What is a double-pole double-throw switch?
Multimeter setting used to check for electricity in a system.
What is NCV (Non-Contact Voltage)?
The electrical pressure or potential difference that pushes electrons through a circuit.
What is voltage?
A tool that is used to access frequently hard-to-reach places.
What are needle nose pliers?
Batteries and a power grid are examples of what?
What are power sources?
This type of switch is usually located in the condensing unit. It will open and close when there is a rise or decrease in pressure.
What is a pressure switch?
Multimeter setting used to check amperage.
What is AAC? (Amperes alternating current)
Contains only one control entity and one work entity.
What is a simple circuit?
A tool used to make connections between conductors and wire connectors.
What are crimpers?
How we control circuits....
What are switches?
This switch is an electronic control device that measures relative humidity and turns a whole-house humidifier or dehumidifier on or off to maintain a target moisture level.
What is a humidistat?
Multimeter setting used to check voltage in an AC circuit.
What is VAC? (Volts Alternating Current)
Provides zero or low-resistance connections forming paths for electrons to flow.
What are conductors?
Specialized diagnostic and service tools used by HVAC and automotive technicians to measure, monitor, and control the pressure of refrigerant gas inside an air conditioning or refrigeration system.
Manifold Gauge Set
This is caused by direct contact between opposite potentials.
What is a direct or dead short?
This is an electrical switch with a built-in timing circuit that waits for a pre-set period before opening or closing its contacts to control a load.
What is a time delay relay?
Multimeter setting used to check voltage in a DC circuit.
What is VDC? (Volts Direct Current)
Current loops broken by physical gaps. Can be intentional or unintentional.
What are open circuits?