Module 2 Lesson 1 Introduction to Metal Works (1)
Module 2 Lesson 1 Introduction to Metal Works (1)
ELECTRICITY
House Wiring Methods Approved by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
1. Open conductors
2. Concealed knob and tube wiring
3. Conduit wiring
4. Surface metal raceways
5. Armored cable
6. Under floor raceways
7. Non-metallic sheathed cable
8. Electrical metallic tubing (EMT)
9. Cast-in-place race ways
10. Wire ways and house ways
Basic Requirements and considerations in Electrical house wiring
1. Prepare a house wiring plan in accordance with the safety standards of the PEC
2. Determine the loads and compute for the expected power and current consumption.
3. Identify the service point where electricity will come from
4. Determine the number of outlets per branch and their specifications
5. Determine the sizes of receptacles, tubes and panels.
6. Determine the sizes and ampacity of wires, cables and circuit protectors to be used following the
load consumptions and the specifications of the Philippine Electrical Code.
Definition of Terms:
• Service - the conductor or equipment for delivering energy from the electricity supply system to
the wiring system of the premises served.
• Service conductor-the supply conductor which extends from the street mains or from
transformers to the service equipment of the premises supplied.
• Service drop- the overhead service conductor from the last pole or other aerial support to and
including the splices, if any, connecting to the service entrance conductor at the building or other
structures.
• Branch circuit-that portion of the wiring system extending beyond the final over current device
protecting the circuit.
• Feeder - All circuit conductors between the service equipment, or the generator switchboard of an
isolated plant and the final branch circuit over current device.
• Load - these are fixtures, equipment, or appliances that are connected in the circuit that consume
power or electricity.
COPPER is the best and most commonly used metal for conductors, but, aluminum and copper-clad
aluminum are also sometimes used. Because aluminum is not as efficient a conductor as copper,
aluminum or copper-clad aluminum must be larger than a copper wire in order to conduct the same
amount of electricity.
Activity Instructions: Interpreting basic house wiring diagrams is essential for understanding how electrical
systems are designed and how they function in a residential setting. Below are the basic parts of house
wiring, your task is to give it gist meaning or functions.
Power Source_______________________________________________________
Switch_____________________________________________________________
Outlet (Receptacle)___________________________________________________
Light Fixture_________________________________________________________
Wires_______________________________________________________________
Ground______________________________________________________________
Circuit Breaker/Fuse___________________________________________________