Raceways
Equations
Handtools
Power tools
Devices
100

This conduit uses set screw connectors, is thin walled pipe and is meant to house individual conductors

EMT

100

LxW=

Area of a square or rectangle

100

Used for turning screws when voltage is present

Insulated Screw driver

100

Used for driving screws or lags

Impact or motor drill

100

Has two set screws. Can toggle voltage on or off to different devices

Single pole switch

200

This type of raceway is meant to withstand a reasonable amount of damage. It has to be threaded in order for connectors to be attached. It houses individual conductors

Rigid

200

(Base x Height)/2=

Area of a triangle

200

Used for stripping wires

Wire Strippers 

200

Used for testing voltage, resistance or amps

Multimeter

200

When tripped, all devices downstream will be de-energized 

GFCI

300

This type of raceway is usually used for underground applications. It can be heated and shaped or formed to fit into different shapes.

PVC

300

V=IR

Ohms Law

300

Used for cutting thick cables

Cable cutters

300

Used for creating threads onto rigid, aluminum or stainless steel conduit

Pipe threader

300

Has a primary coil and a secondary coil to change voltages through induction

Transformer

400

This type of raceway is flexible and is meant for wet locations.

Seal Tight


400

P=I x E

Power Equation

400

Used for cutting armored cable. Has a handle that rotates a cutting wheel.

Rotary Split

400

Used for drilling into masonry applications to set lags, anchors or other masonry fasteners  

Hammer Drill

400

Power distribution center where the ground and neutral need to be isolated/not bonded. Requires hot legs, ground and neutral. 

Sub Panel

500

This type of raceway is usually suspended from the ceiling using a rack system. It is usually used for communication lines and power distribution. ____________ Tray

Cable Tray

500

Vd=2KIL/Cm

Voltage drop

500

Used for turning nuts or bolts

Wrench or socket 

500

Electrical tool used to bend conduits

Mechanical bender, Triple Nickel 

500

Plugs that transmit data communications to various devices

Data Jack

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