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Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Quarter 1 - Module 1
Installing Electrical Lighting System,
Auxiliary Outlets and Lighting
Fixtures
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COVER PAGE
COPYRIGHT PAGE
TITLE PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT I NEED TO KNOW 1
WHAT I KNOW (PRE-TEST) 2
Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:
This module was designed and written just for you. It is here to help you
master the procedures in installing electrical lighting system, auxiliary outlets and
lighting fixtures. It includes instructions on how to select and install lighting system
and auxiliary outlets. It also helps the learners to develop a sense of hard work in
performing your job in accordance to the regulations set by the National Electrical
Code and the Philippine Electrical Code.
Learning Competency:
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What I Know
Pre-Test
Multiple Choice.
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on a separate paper.
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12. This is used to determine the conductor size for most applications.
A. National Electric Code B. NEMA
C. Philippine Electrical Code D. National Building Code
13. A copper conductor is to supply an air conditioning load which has a name plate
rating of 22 A. What is the size of THNN wire which is safe and economical?
A. 8.0 mm B. 5.5 mm
C. 3.5 mm D. 2.0 mm
14.This wire or cable is used for radio frequency antenna installation and radar
transceiver installation.
A. coaxial cable B. royal cord
C. control cable D. duralene
15. A wire used for wiring electric ranges, hot water heaters, stoves and hair
dryers where both heat and moisture resistance are desirable is called
A. duralene B. coaxial cable
C. asbestos covered nickel cord D. steel tape armored power cable
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Lesson
Are you ready for another exciting learning experience? In this lesson you
are expected to achieve the following objectives:
Learning Competency:
Install electrical lighting system, auxiliary outlets and lighting fixtures.
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What I Know
Multiple Choice.
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following is a bare solid or stranded conductor used for overhead
transmission lines and ground wires?
A. aluminum or copper conductor
B. non-metallic sheathed cable (type NM)
C. thermoplastic covered fixture wire (type TF)
D. aluminum PE or copper insulated line wire
2. This wire is used for building wiring installation in dry and wet locations and
flame retardant and moisture resistant wire.
A. thermoplastic portable cords (types SJT & ST)
B. thermoplastic wire (type TW)
C. control cable (braided type)
D. flat cord (type SPT)
3. This wire is used for wiring motorized engines and appliances with high
temperature and for switch board wiring.
A. temperature type ((type HI)
B. control cable
C. asbestos covered nickel cord
D. steel tape armored power cable with ground wire
4. Which of the following is a multi-conductor cable generally used for interior
wiring installations in dry and wet locations?
A. power cable
B. non-metallic sheathed cable
C. royal cable
D. submersible pump cable
5. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 8 AWG wire in millimeter?
A. 2.05 mm
B. 2.59 mm
C. 3.26 mm
D. 3.11 mm
6. Which of the following is the equivalent diameter size of number 10 AWG wire
in millimeter (mm)?
A. 2.05 mm
B. 2.59 mm
C. 3.26 mm
D. 3.11 mm
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7. What is the appropriate tool used in cutting flexible armored cable?
A. pliers
B. backsaw
C. hacksaw
D. knife
8. What do you call a plastic or metal material that is used for mounting
convenient outlets and switches on walls?
A. fittings
B. frames
C. junction box
D. utility box
9. Which of the following safety devices automatically cuts off current that
exceeds the circuit rating?
A. circuit
B. circuit breaker
C. conduit
D. galvanic reaction
10. It is used for branching conductors and enclosing splices.
A. frames
B. fittings
C. junction box
D. utility box
11. This is the process of removing sharp edges or burrs left after cutting
the pipe.
A. finishing
B. reaming
C. shaping
D. smoothing
12. It is the maximum recommended number of 8.0 mm (no.8 AWG) wires
where A 20 mm (3/4 inch) diameter conduit can accommodate.
A. 6 B. 8
C. 10 D. 12
13. What size of conduit can accommodate at least ten (10) 8.0 mm (No. 8 AWG)
wires?
A. 3/8 B. 1/2
C. 3/4 D.1 ¼
14. What is the standard length of rigid metallic conduit?
C. 14 ft. D. 20 ft.
15. It is a short length conduit or tubing which is used to extend a conduit system
and also used between conduit and tubing such as boxes or enclosures
between two boxes.
A. connector B. condulets
C. coupling D. nipple
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What’s In
This lesson deals with the basic provisions in Electrical Installation and
Maintenance set by the standards of the Philippine Electric Code and the National
Electrical Manufacturers Association. The purpose of this is for the safety measures
of the property and the owner from the hazards brought from misuse of electricity.
What’s New
Definition of Terms:
Wires - are those conductors 3.26 mm or no.8 AWG and smaller in sizes.
Cables - are those which are larger than wires. So, wires are small cable while
cables are big wires.
Wires and Cables are either:
Stranded wire - contains a group of wires twisted to form a metallic string.
Solid - is a wire consisting only of single conductors.
AWG - American wire gauge used to measure the diameter of wires.
Switch - an electrical material used to control the flow of current.
Load - is considered as the current consuming device.
Wires - an electrical material where the current flows. Source - is where the
current is taken to supply energy to appliances and gadgets. Flexible armored
cable - is used in building wiring installation and it is also used in
wet and dry location.
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Wiring diagram - these are used by electricians as their guide in installing electrical
wirings in buildings and houses.
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What Is It
Let’s Discuss!
This module is written to introduce to the learner the fascinating world of
electricity. It will not just arouse interest in electricity but hopefully will encourage the
learner to find the opportunity and see it as a money-making venture, whether as a
source of income or a lifelong career. Even if you do not pursue it as a career,
gaining an appreciation and working knowledge of electrical services can be useful
in your everyday lives.
This module has the hands-on practices in installation of Electrical Lighting
System on Auxiliary Outlets and Lighting Fixtures. This module covers wires and
cables, electrical symbols, wiring diagram, and installation activities using armored
cable, non- metallic sheathed cable and flexible metallic tubing.
Wires are those conductors 3.26mm or No. 8AWG and smaller in sizes.
Cables are those which are larger than wires. Therefore, wires are small cable while
cables are big wires.
Wires and cables ae either:
Stranded wire- it contains a group of wires twisted to form a metallic
string.
Solid wire- consist only of single conductor.
Generally, wires and cables available in the market are even numbers in
American Wire Gauge.
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These are the answers to the parts of an electric circuit:
1. Load
2. Source of Current (Battery)
3. Switch
4. Wires
A complete circuit has different components. These are the components of a
complete circuit.
1. Source of current – this is where the electricity is taken to supply energy to
appliances and gadgets.
2. Switch – is used to control the flow of current.
3. Load – is considered as the current consuming device.
4. Wire – is used as the path of electric current.
In Electrical Installation and Maintenance, the use of correct sizes of wires is
very important. The number of loads at home corresponds to the number of wires to
be used in the electrical installation at home. Another important consideration in
house wiring installation is the computation of loads. The most common sizes of
wires used are wires number 14 AWG and number 12 AWG. In lighting circuit, the
number 14 AWG wire is used. While in convenience outlets the number 12 AWG
size of wire is used. In electrical installation you should use the correct tools for the
right job. Safety measures are also taken up for the safety of the learners.
To avoid overloading, short circuit, and faulty wiring correct sizes of wires and
types of wires are used in the electrical installation. The sizes of wires determine the
current capacity the wires can carry. Bigger wires can carry large amount of current
while small wires can carry small amount of current. House wiring installation uses
small wires while electrical transmission lines uses big wires.
Types of Lighting Fixtures:
Most people take the light bulb for granted, a most common fixture we see
everywhere- in homes, offices, in the community.
The lamp is the most essential fixtures in electricity since it provides light during
the worlds dark hours.
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2. The National Building Code-is implemented to safeguard life and property.
What’s More
Activity 1.1. General Electrical Symbols
A. Draw the Symbol of the following electrical Description:
1. Lightning Arrester-
2. Ground (Earth) –
3. Circuit Breaker-
4. Incandescent Lamp-
Like for example, above the lightning arrester serve as the safety device that
will attract lightning above and bring it to the ground. The lightning arrester is
installed at the top of the building. Lightning arrester was made and installed in
almost tall buildings in the cities to avoid electric shock and damage of the building.
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All these electrical symbols are useful in electrical wiring installation in houses
and buildings. Correct sizes of wires and cables are used in the electrical installation
to ensure safety to the houses or buildings and most especially to the people who
stay to that building or house.
Column A Column B
b. Battery
c. Buzzer
d. Crossed Wires connected
2. e. Ground (Earth)
f. Disconnected Switch
g. Loudspeaker
3.
4.
5.
Well Done! I guess you are now ready for the next task.
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Let’s sum up!
In this Lesson, you were able to identify the terms related to wires and cables and
Electrical symbols which is used in drawing and sketching electrical circuits. Through
this lesson, you were able to determine the sizes of wires and cables used in
electrical wiring installation. You are also given the opportunity to create and apply
the different skills learned in electrical installation and maintenance and used it in
solving real life situations.
Assessment 1
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14. What is the standard length of rigid metallic conduit?
A. 10 ft.
B. 12 ft.
C. 14 ft.
D. 20 ft.
15. It is a short length conduit or tubing which is used to extend a conduit
system and also used between conduit and tubing such as boxes or
enclosures between two boxes.
A. connector
B. condulets
C. coupling
D. nipple
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Lesson
Common Electrical
2 Symbols
Are you ready for another fun learning experience? In this lesson you are
expected to achieve the following objectives:
Learning Competency:
Install Electrical Lighting System, Auxiliary Outlets and Lighting Fixtures
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What I Know
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What’s In
In our previous lesson, we discussed about the wires and cables that are used
in household and building wiring installation. Some of the common electrical symbols
are used in sketching or drawing electrical plans. In order for the electrician to have a
guide in household wiring they must follow an electrical plan which uses electrical
symbols.
In this lesson, we will be dealing with the important electrical symbols that will
guide us in making electrical plans.
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What’s New
Are you ready? Let’s get to know the common electrical symbols!
Electrical Symbols are small drawings or pictograms used to represent many
electrical devices in a diagram or plan of an electrical circuit.
These symbols are used in sketching schematic diagrams and electrical plans
for numerous types of electrical activities. Practically, the electrical fixture found in
the house or building has a symbol that corresponds with the said fixture on an
electrical wiring diagram. These are very important guide for an electrician or
electrical worker, thus making the wiring easier to install.
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What Is It
Let’s Discuss!
Electrical symbols are divided into five basic categories. These are
the following.
1. General outlets
2. Convenience receptacles
3. Switches
4. Panels, Circuits, and various components
General outlets refer to various types of outlet and junction box. This type of
outlet can be used for a switch, appliance or lighting fixtures such as
incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps, chandeliers.
Convenience receptacles are outlets for power connection or source.
Switches are indicated by the letter S. Some symbols, aside from the letter,
are used to designate the switch required. For example, a three-way switch is
indicated by the symbol S3W.
Electrical symbols are used to represent the actual fixtures, receptacles, and
system to be used in the layout of all electrical installation. They are used to speed
up the work and eliminate the use, or spelling out, of the word for each component.
For lighting fixtures, the symbols usually used are circles for incandescent
lamps and rectangles with small circles inside for fluorescent lamps.
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The following are the Common Electrical Symbols used in sketching wiring
plan and diagrams.
Lightning Convenience
Arrester Outlet with
Switch
Surge Single special
Arrester Purpose
Receptacle
Ground(Earth) Single pole Switch
Duplex Battery
Receptacle
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What’s More
Well done! Please check whether your answer is correct. It is best to master
first the common electrical symbols before going to the next part of this module.
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What I Have Learned
For the lessons and discussions mentioned above, I learned that …….
Electrical Symbols are small drawings or pictograms used to represent
electrical devices in a diagram or plan of an electrical circuit.
These symbols are used in sketching schematic diagrams and electrical
plans. Any electrical fixture found in the house has a symbol that correspond to the
said fixture on an electrical wiring diagram. These are very useful guide for an
electrician in doing wiring installation.
What I Can Do
Activity 2
What would you do if you encounter these situation?
DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE
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Assessment 2
Multiple Choice
Directions. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on
a separate sheet of paper.
Additional Activities
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Post-Test
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on a separate paper.
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13. Which of the following are bare solid or stranded conductors used for overhead
transmission lines and ground wires?
A. aluminum or copper conductor
B. non-metallic sheathed cable
C. thermoplastic covered fixture wire
D. aluminum PE or copper insulated line wire
14. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 8 AWG wire in millimeter?
A. 2.05 mm B. 2.59 mm
C. 3.26 mm D. 3.11 mm
15. What is the appropriate tool used in cutting flexible armored cable?
A. pliers B. backsaw
C. hacksaw D. knife
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Answer Key
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References:
Azares, Efren F. and Recana, Cirilo B. Electricity III; Adriana Publishing: 1999.
Fajardo, Max P. and Fajardo, Leo B. Electrical Layout and Estimates, Roland
E. Palmquist. Audel House Wiring, 7th Edition. Publisher: John Wiley &
Sons Canada, Ltd.: 7th
Richter, Herbert P. and Schwan, Creighton W. Practical Electrical Wiring:16 th Edition.
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