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Division of Rizal
District of San Mateo Week 1-
Q-2
San Mateo National High School
Technology and Livelihood Education
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE
Week 1-Quarter 2
INSTALL ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SYSTEMS, AUXILIARY
OUTLETS AND LIGHTING FIXTURES

Self-Learning Module
Prepared by:
Arnaldo S. Rombaoa -Teacher II

Address: 467 Daang Bakal St. Brgy. Guitnang Bayan I, San Mateo, Rizal, 1850
Telephone No.: OSP (02) 8948-0335/HRO& Finance (02) 8948-5629
Email:sanmateonhs1985@gmail.com / sanmateonhs.301458@deped.gov.ph
 HOW DO YOU USE THIS MODULE:

To get the most from this Module, you need to do the following:

1. Begin by reading and understanding the Learning Outcome/s and Performance

Standards. These tell you what you should know and be able to do at the end of this
Module.
2. Find out what you already know by taking the Pretest then check your answer
against the Answer Key. If you get 99 to 100% of the items correctly, you may
proceed to the next Lesson. This means that you need not go through the Lesson
because you already know what it is about. If you failed to get 99 to 100% correctly,
go through the Lesson again and review especially those items which you failed to
get.
3. Do the required Learning Activities. They begin with one or more Information
Sheets. An Information Sheet contains important notes or basic information that you
need to know.
After reading the Information Sheet, test yourself on how much you learned
by means of the Self-check. Refer to the Answer Key for correction. Do not hesitate
to go back to the Information Sheet when you do not get all test items correctly.
This will ensure your mastery of basic information.
4. Demonstrate what you learned by doing what the Activity / Operation /Job Sheet
directs you to do.
5. You must be able to apply what you have learned in another activity or in real life
situation.
6. Accomplish the Scoring Rubrics for you to know how well you performed.

Each Lesson also provides you with references and definition of key terms for your guide.
They can be of great help. Use them fully.

If you have questions, ask your teacher for assistance.

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QUARTER II
Time Allotment: 40 Hours
Unit of Lesson: INSTALL ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SYSTEMS,
AUXILIARY OUTLETS AND LIGHTING FIXTURES
Content Standard
The learner demonstrates an
understanding of the basic concepts and
underlying theories in electrical installation
and maintenance.
Performance Standard
The learner independently
demonstrates the common competencies
in electrical installation and maintenance
as prescribed by TESDA Training
Regulations..

This module contains the “know” and “do” practices in Installation of Electrical Lighting
System on Auxiliary Outlets and Lighting Fixtures.

It covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in installing auxiliary outlets and
lighting fixtures. Specifically, this module covers electrical tools, devices and materials, wires
and cables, electrical symbols, wiring diagram, installation activities using different electrical
wiring methods.

This module consists of Learning Outcomes (LO) that contain learning activities for both
knowledge and skills supported with information sheets, activity sheets and self-check. Before
attempting to perform the manual exercises, make sure that you
have already read and understood the information/activity sheet and answered correctly the
self-check provided in the Learning Activities.

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INSTALL ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SYSTEMS, AUXILIARY
OUTLETS AND LIGHTING FIXTURES
Objectives:
1. Select appropriate electrical tools, equipment and materials for
specific tasks
2. Apply suitable wiring method for the job
3. Install electrical wiring systems using different types of wiring
methods:
• Circuit with one bulb controlled by surface or flush type single
pole switch
• Circuit using 3-way switches in two locations
• Combination of lighting and convenience out

LESSON 1
Prepare Electrical Supplies, Materials,
and Tools

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this lesson, you are
expected to do the following :
 LO 1. identify electrical supplies, materials, and tools;
LO 2. request appropriate supplies, materials, and tools for appropriate job.

Definition of Terms:
Ampere - a unit of measure of electric current

Circuit - the path of electric current from the source to the components and goes
back to the source

Kilowatt - a unit of power which is equivalent to 1000w

Conductor - a wire or a cord which provides path for current flow

Resistance - the quality of electric current measured in ohms that resist the flow of
current
Hot wire - a wire through which current flows

Insulator – material used to cover electric wires which may be made from plastic,
rubber, or asbestos.

Tools - are implements used to modify raw materials for human use
Corrugated plastic conduit (CPC) - commonly known as flexible non-metallic
conduit or the “moldflex”

Metallic Conduits- metal raceways that was classified into four; rigid steel conduit
(RSC), intermediate metallic conduit or tubing (IMC or IMT), electrical metallic
conduit or tubing (EMC or EMT) and the flexible metallic conduit (FMC)

Non-metallic conduits- plastic conduits or raceways designed to be a channel of

wire that are classified as; rigid non-metallic conduit or the PVC, the flexible nonmetallic
or CPC, and the surface plastic molding
Connectors and Adapters - accessories that are used to connect from boxes to
conduits or raceways to the other boxes in the electrical system

LEARNING OUTCOME 1
 Prepare electrical supplies, materials, and tools

PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
 Tools and materials are identified as per job requirement.
 Tools are classified according to its function as per job requirement.
 Materials are classified according to its uses on a specific project.
 Tools and materials are selected.

Materials/ Resources
1. Utility box 8. Electrical Wires 15. Switch Plates
2. Connectors 9. Corrugated Plastic Conduit (CPC) 16. Cut-out boxes
3. Male Plug 10. Receptacles
4. Fuse 11. Fuse Panel/ Safety switch
5. Junction Box 12. Square boxes
6. Conduits 13. PVC conduit
7. Circuit Breaker 14. Switches

TOOLS:
1. Long Nose Pliers 9. Hacksaw
2. Stubby Screw Driver 10. Diagonal cutting pliers
3. Wire Stripper 11. Half-round file
4. Portable Electric Drill 12. Round file
5. Philips Screw Driver 13. Spirit level
6. Combination Pliers
7. Hammer
8. Electrician’s Knife

What Do You Already Know?

 Let us determine how much you already know about preparing electrical supplies,
materials and tools. Take this test.

Pretest LO 1:

Directions: Read the statement carefully and identify what is being described or defined.
Choose your answer from the words inside the box.
Long Nose Pliers Circuit Breaker Hammer
Electrician’s Knife Utility box Portable Electric Drill
Philips Screw Driver Connectors Wire Stripper
Male Plug Combination Pliers Junction Box
Stubby Screw Driver Conduits Fuse
______________

1. This is used for griping, holding, cutting electrical wires and cables
and even small nails. Usually used by linemen in doing heavy tasks.

______________2. Used for cutting and holding fine wires. This can reach tight space or
small opening where other pliers cannot reach and also used in making terminal loops of
copper wires.
______________3. This has a cross tip resembling a positive (+) sign. It is used to drive
screws with cross slot heads.
______________4. This is tools used in driving or pounding and pulling out nails.

______________5. A tool used for removing insulation of medium sized wires ranging
from gauge #10 to gauge #16.
______________6. A small drilling machine with a chuck capacity of ¼‖ to 3/8‖. It is used

in making holes on metal sheets and concrete walls.

______________7. Comes in either Standard or Philips screw driver with short shank or
blade and shorted handle used to turn screws in tight space where standard screw driver
cannot be used.

______________8. Used by linemen to remove insulation of wire and cables in low and
high voltage transmission lines.

______________9. Is a device inserted to a convenience outlet to conduct electric

current. A flat cord is attached to it on one end and the other end is connected to a
current consuming instrument or appliance.

______________10. This is a circuit protective device that automatically blows and cut
the current when an over load or short circuit happens.

______________11. This is a rectangular shaped metallic or plastic (PVC) material in

which flush type convenience outlet and switch are attached.

______________12. Are electrical materials used as the passage of wires for protection
and Insulation.

______________13. Are used to attach metallic or non-metallic conduit to the junction

or utility boxes.

______________14. This is a protective device used to automatically cut off the current
when trouble in the circuit such as short circuit or over load occurs.

______________15. Is an octagonal shaped electrical material where the connections or

joints of wires are being done. It is also where the flush type lamp holder is attached.

Copy and answer it to your notebook

What Do You Need To Know?

Read the Information Sheet 1.1 very well then find out how much you can
remember and how much you learned by doing Self-check

Electrical Tools and Equipment

Electrical task can be accomplished systematically to save time, effort, and
resources. Most of the work cannot be done using bare hands. To do the task, electrical
tools or equipment are needed to perform the job.

This lesson will discuss the function/use of each tool or equipment used in electrical
wiring installations.

The following are common electrical tools and equipment needed in the installation
of electrical wiring.

DESCRIPTION IMAGE
SCREW DRIVERS.
These tools are made of steel hardened
and tempered at the tip used to loosen or
tighten screws with slotted heads.
They come in various sizes and shapes

A. Standard/Flat Screw Driver.

The blade tip is wedge-shaped and
resembles a negative (-) sign. This is used to
drive screws with a single slot head

B. Philips Screw Driver.

This has a cross tip resembling a
positive (+) sign. This is used to drive screws
with cross slot heads.

C. Stubby Screw Driver. It comes in either

Standard or Philips screw driver with short
shank or blade and a shorted
handle used to turn screws in tight space
where standard screw driver cannot be
used.

D. Allen Screw Driver/Wrench.

This could be in the shape of a screw
driver or a wrench. Its function is to drive
screw with hexagonal slot head
II. HAMMERS. These are tools used in driving
or pounding and pulling out nails. They are
made of hard steel, wood, plastic or rubber.
The following are types of hammer:
A. Claw hammer
B. Mallet(rubber head)
C. Ballpeen hammer Claw hammer

Mallet

ballpeen hammer
PLIERS. These made from metal with
insulators in the handle and are used for
cutting, twisting, bending, holding, and
gripping wires and cables.
A. Combination Pliers or (Lineman’s
Pliers). This is used for gripping, holding, and
cutting electrical wires and cables and
even small nails. They are usually used by
linemen in doing heavy tasks.

B. Side Cutting Pliers. This type of pliers is

used for cutting fine, medium and big wires
and cables.

C. Long Nose Pliers. This is used for cutting

and holding fine wires. This can reach tight
space or small opening where other pliers
cannot reach and also used in making
terminal
loops of copper wires

IV. Wire Stripper-

A tool used for removing insulation of
medium sized wires ranging from gauge #10
to gauge #16.

V. Electrician’s Knife. This is used by

linemen to remove insulation of wire and
cables in low and high voltage transmission
lines.

VI. Portable Electric drill. A small drilling

machine with a chuck capacity of ¼‖ to 3/8‖. It
is used in making holes on metal sheets and
concrete walls.

VII. Hacksaw. This tool is used to cut metal

conduit and armored cable.

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 Pipe bender – a tool used to bend rigid
metallic conduit by the use of hands and/or
foot

Hydraulic Pipe bender – this type of bender

uses hydraulic (oil) pressure to bend various
sizes of metallic pipes

manual bender
hydraulic
Pull-push rule – also known as tape
measure, which is retractable and coils into a
compact case. It is used for measuring linear
and perpendicular distance, usually has inch
and centimeter as units of measurement

. Angle Grinder – an electric tool that has a

replaceable disc and can be used in cutting,
grinding, and polishing.

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 WHAT’S MORE

Electrical Supplies and Materials

Electrical materials are developed and constructed for a special purpose such as to:
1. control the flow of current in an electrical circuit;
2. carry electrical current from the source to the load or current consuming apparatus;
3. hold and secure wires to its fixtures inside and outside houses and buildings; and
4. protect the houses, buildings, appliances’ and instruments from any destruction and
damage.

The following are the most commonly used electrical materials.

MATERIALS AND DESCRIPTION PICTURES

Convenience outlet-
a device that acts as a convenient source of
electrical energy for current consuming
appliances. It is where the male plug of an
appliance is inserted and usually fastened on
the wall or connected in an extension cord. It
maybe single, duplex, triplex or multiplex and
could be surface type or flush type.
Surface type( duplex)

Flush type( duplex)

Male plug- a device inserted to a Male plug
convenience outlet to conduct electric current.
A flat cord is attached to it on one end and the
other end is connected to a current consuming
instrument or appliance.

Lamp holders- devices that hold and protect

the lamp and are also called as
―Lamp Sockets/Receptacles‖. These come
in many designs and sizes. They are classified
as flush, hanging (weather proof /chain) and
surface types. Flush type
 hanging type( chain)

Surface type

hanging typ e(weather

proof)

Switch - a device that connects and disconnects the

flow of electric current in a
circuit. There are many shapes, designs, and types
and they are classified as hanging, flush, and
surface types.

Surface type

flush type (duplex)

hanging type

Fuse - a circuit protective device that automatically

blows and cut the current when and over load or
short circuit happens.

cartridge type
Circuit Breaker - a protective device used
to automatically blows and cuts the current
when trouble in the circuit such as short
circuit or overload occurs.

circuit breaker
Junction Box - an octagonal shaped electrical
material where the connections or joints of wires are
being done. It is also where the flush type lamp
holder is attached. This could be made of metal or
plastic (PVC) Polyvinylchloride.

plastic type

metal type
Utility Box - a rectangular shaped metallic
or plastic (PVC) material in which flush type
convenience outlet and switch are attached.

Metal type plastic type

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Flat Cord- Is a duplex stranded wire used
for temporary wiring installation and commonly
used in extension cord assembly. It comes in a
roll of 150 meters and with sizes of gauge # 18
and gauge # 16 awg (American wire gauge).

flat cord
Electrical Wire/Conductor- electrical
material that could be:

a. Stranded wire which is made of multiple

strands joined together to make a single
wire. Stranded wire

b. Solid wire is made of a single strand of

copper or aluminum wire. These are used
in wiring installation inside and outside the
buildings.
Solid wire

Conduits/Pipes- electrical materials used

as the passage of wires for protection and
insulation.
Rigid metallic conduit
These could be rigid metallic,
flexible metallic conduit (FMC), rigid
nonmetallic

(PVC), and flexible non-metallic or

corrugated plastic conduit (CPC) Flexible non –metallic conduit/moldflex

Polyvinyl non metallic conduit /PVC

Clamps- electrical materials used to hold

and anchor electrical conduits in its proper
position.
metal plastic
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Connectors- used to attach metallic or
non-metallic conduit to the junction or utility
boxes.
Metal connector

flexible no n-metallic
Electrical tape – an adhesive tape made of vinyl
used to cover exposed electrical wire.

. Light bulb – an electrical device that emits light

by consuming electricity.

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WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

 PRACTICUM 1: Classification of Tools (25 points)
Direction: List down the tools/equipment discussed in this module that are APPLICABLE to be
classified below. Write your answer on 1 whole sheet and to be submitted.

Measuring tools bending tools

Cutting tools driving tools

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PRACTICUM 2: (25 points)

DIRECTION : Based on your module draw 5 different electrical materials that are necessary
in house installation/ with description .( to be submitted you can use coupon bond or oslo
paper)
 REMEMBER

Electrical tools are objects that aid the user to do the installation, troubleshooting, and repair
properly and quickly. There are different tools available and they can be grouped as hand tools, electric
tools, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools. Choosing the right tool is important to do the task effectively and
efficiently.
Electrical materials are products being installed and/or replaced. These where the tools are
intended for. Electrical installation and maintenance will not happen without the electrical tools and
materials for they are essential in this course.

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QUIZ 1:
CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING:
 Directions: Identify what is being asked in the following statements / questions. Select the
best answer. Copy and encircle the correct answer.( 1 whole sheet)

1.Removing insulation of wires can be done in various tools. What are they?
A. combination plier and long nose plier B. wire stripper c. electrician’s knife d. all of the

2. Which of the following tools require less effort in skinning multiple wires?
A. wire stripper B. combination plier C. electrician’s knife D.all of the above

3.Some of the distinction of a power tools are the motors and they require electricity to function. Given
the choices below , what is the example of power tool?
A. electric drill B. electric fan C. electric dryer D. electric heater

4.Screwdriver : screw ; _________: nail

A. claw hammer B. wire stripper C. electric drill D. hacksaw

5. This is an electrical materials that is put inside the receptacle to see things in the dark?
A. male plug B. convenience outlet C.light bulb D. switch

6. Which of the following materials DOES NOT belong to the group?

A. convenience outlet B. receptacle C. switch D. lamp holder

7.The following tools can be used to cut wires EXCEPT___________.

A. combination plier B.long nose plier C. side cutting plier D. hack saw

8. It is where the multiple wires joined together and can be used to hold the lamp holder or flush type
receptacle.
A. male plug B. junction box C. utility box D. convenience outlet

9.Placing the wire inside this materials gives additional protection and insulation.
A. clamp B. connector C. electrical tape D. conduit

10. Which of the following is NOT the function of angle grinder?

A. making holes B. making smooth surface C. cutting metal D. polished metal

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QUIZ 2: (IDENTIFCATION)
Directions: Read the statement/question carefully. Identify what is being described or asked by
choosing your answer inside the box. Copy and answer (1 whole sheet)

Side Cutting Pliers Circuit Breaker Claw Hammer Electrician’s Knife

 Utility box Electric Drill Phillips Screwdriver Connectors
Wire Stripper Fuse Combination Pliers Convenience Outlet
Junction Box Stubby Screwdriver Conduits
______________1. Which tool should a person purchase if he/she wants to have a pliers that can cut,
bend, twist, and hold wire?
______________2. A pliers that CANNOT be used for bending wires.
______________3. When a screw has a ‘plus sign’ slot head, what screwdriver should be used?
______________4. What tool can be used drive and pull out nails?
______________5. When you found out that the wire is too small or too big for the wire stripper, what
tool should be used to skin wires?
______________6. What tool is used to easily attached the electrical materials in wood, concrete, or
simply create holes?
______________7. Screwing utility box and junction box on a wood, especially in tight spaces, is a
challenge. What tool can be a substitute to a standard screwdriver?
______________8. To easily remove the insulation of wires, what tool is more recommended than
electrician’s knife to use?
______________9. This electrical material is where we usually conveniently get the power source for
our appliances.
______________10. It is a protection for our appliances and circuit, by melting the strand of wire in
case of overload or short circuit happens.
______________11. A material where the flush type convenience outlet or switch can be installed to.
______________12. What material can be purchased to conceal wires for additional
protection/insulation?
______________13. To securely attach the conduits to junction boxes or utility boxes, what electrical
material is needed?
______________14. A protective device that is reusable after tripping, used to cut off the current
automatically when trouble in the circuit such as short circuit or overload occurs.
______________15. It is where multiple wires are joined and can be used to place a flush type receptacle.

“ GOOD LUCK CLASS”

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Division of Rizal
District of San Mateo Week 2-
Q-2
Technology and Livelihood Education
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE
Week 2-Quarter 2
INSTALL ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SYSTEMS, AUXILIARY
OUTLETS AND LIGHTING FIXTURES

Self-Learning Module
Prepared by:
Arnaldo S. Rombaoa -Teacher II

Address: 467 Daang Bakal St. Brgy. Guitnang Bayan I, San Mateo, Rizal, 1850
Telephone No.: OSP (02) 8948-0335/HRO& Finance (02) 8948-5629
Email:sanmateonhs1985@gmail.com / sanmateonhs.301458@deped.gov.ph

LO2- INSTALL ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SYSTEMS, AUXILIARY

OUTLETS AND LIGHTING FIXTURES
1. Select appropriate electrical tools, equipment and materials for
specific tasks
2. Apply suitable wiring method for the job
3. Install electrical wiring systems using different types of wiring
methods:
• Circuit with one bulb controlled by surface or flush type single
pole switch
• Circuit using 3-way switches in two locations
• Combination of lighting and convenience outlet

WHAT DO YOU KNOW

PRE-TEST: ( To be copy and answer on your notebook)
Choose the letter of the best answer. Use separate paper for your
answer.

_____1. This is usually bare solid or stranded conductor used for overhead transmission lines and
ground wires.
a. Copper or aluminum conductor
b. Non-metallic sheathed cable (type NM)
c. Thermoplastic covered fixture wire (type TF)
d. Copper or aluminum PE insulated line wire
_____2. This is a flame retardant, moisture resistant wire used for building wiring installation in dry or
wet locations.
a. Thermoplastic Portable cords (types SJT & ST)
b. Thermoplastic wire (type TW)
c. Control cable (braided type)
d. Flat Cord (type SPT)
_____3. A wire commonly used for wiring motorized engines and appliances with high temperature,
and for switch board wiring
a. Temperature wire (type HI)
b. Control cable (braided type)
c. Asbestos covered nickel cord (Rockbestos)
d. Steel tape armored power cable with ground wire
(Copper)
_____4. This is a multi-conductor cable generally used for interior wiring installations in dry and wet
locations.
a. Power cable
b. Nonmetallic sheathed cable (type NMC)
c. Royal cable
d. Submersible pump cable
_____5. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 10 AWG wire in millimeter (mm)?
a. 2.05mm b. 2.59mm c. 3.26mm d. 3.11mm

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_____6. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 8 AWG wire in millimeter (mm)?
a. 2.05mm b. 2.59mm c. 3.26mm d. 3.11mm
_____7. It is a type of flexible armored cable that has rubber insulation and a lead sheath between the
conductor and the armor.
 a. type AC b. type ACT c. type ACV d. type ACL
_____8. The appropriate tool used in cutting flexible armored cable.
a. Pliers b. Backsaw c. Hacksaw d. Knife
_____9. What do you call a plastic or metal material that is used for mounting of convenient outlets and
switches on walls?
a. Junction Box b. Frames c. Utility Box d. Fitting
_____10. It is used for branching conductors and enclosing splices.
a. Utility Box b. Fastening Device c. Junction Box d. Adhesive
_____11. What is the safety device which automatically cuts off current that exceeds the circuit rating?
a. Circuit b. Circuit Breaker c. Conduit d. Galvanic Reaction
_____12. It is a conduit fitting used to make a 90 degree change in direction of the conduit run to a
quarter bend.
a. Coupling b. Offset c. Nipples d. Elbow
_____13. It is a process of removing sharp edges or burrs left after cutting the pipe.
a. Shaping b. Reaming c. finishing d. smoothing
_____14. How many degrees in the direction of conduit run does a quarter angle bend provides?
a 45 degrees b. 90 degrees c. 135 degrees d. 180 degrees
____15. It is the maximum recommended number of 8.0mm (no.8 AWG) wires a 20mm (3/4 inch)
diameter conduit can accommodate.
a. 6 b.8 c. 10 d. 12
_____16. What size of conduit can accommodate at least ten (10) 8.0mm (No.8AWG) wires?
a. 3/8 b. 1/2 c. 3/4 d. 1 ¼
_____17. It is a type of condulet which makes conduit turns to the right.
a. C b. L L c. LB d. LR
_____18. What is the standard length of Rigid Metallic Conduit?
a. 10 ft. b. 12 ft. c. 14 ft . d. 20 ft.
_____19. It is a type of fitting which is used to change direction.
a. connector b. coupling c. adaptor d. elbow
_____20. 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. coupling c. nipple d. condulets

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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?

Wires and Cables:

Wires are those conductors 3.26mm or No.8AWG and smaller in sizes.
 Cables on the other hand, are those which are larger than the 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 wire- consists only of single conductor.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF ELECTRIC WIRES AND CABLES

Stranded wire-contains a group of wires twisted to form a metallic string

Solid wire-consists only of a single conductor

DESCRIPTION AND SIZES AND RANGES IMAGE
USAGES
Copper or
Aluminum 1.60mm-500mm2
Conductors. These Stranded and
are bare wires Solid stranded
used for overhead
transmission lines
and for ground wires. solid
Thermoplastic Copper
Wires (type TW). 1.60mm-500mm2
These wires are Solid and
flame retardant, Stranded
moisture and oil
resistant used for
building wiring in dry
and wet locations.
Heat, Moisture Copper
Resistant and 1.60mm-500mm2
Flame Retardant Solid and
Cable (type THW). Stranded
This has usually
seven strands of
conductors in a cable
used for building
wiring in dry or wet
locations.
 Thermoplastic- 0.60mm-0.30mm2
Covered Fixture Solid and
Wire (type TF). Stranded
This can be solid
or stranded used
for wiring lighting
fixtures and as
terminal wires
Non-metallic 1.60mm-2.60mm
Sheathed Cable Solid
(type NM). This has
2 or 3 conductors
inside the cable
used for exposed or
concealed installation
in buildings
Copper or 2.60mm-
Aluminum PE 1,000MCM
Insulated Wire. This
weather resistant
wire is used for line
wire and primary
distribution
Flat Cord (type
SPT). This has two sets of 1.02 mm -1.60mm stranded
stranded conductors
separated by insulators. It
is usually used for portable
electrical equipment and for
extension wiring of a single
bulb.

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Air Conditioning
Unit Safety Cord 1.60mm-2.00mm
(type SPT). This
consists of two
conductors and
a ground used
for wiring air conditioning
unit

Underground 1.60mm-11.68mm
Feeder and Branch
Circuit Cable
(type UF). This is a jacketed
cable, used for wiring
installation direct burial
Thermoplastic Type SJT
Portable Cords 1.02mm-2 .05mm
(types SJT & ST). Type ST
These types consist of 2 to 4 1.02mm-4.11mm
stranded conductors used for
wiring construction of
portable motors and
appliances.
Intercom Cable. 0.65mm
This shielded or unshielded
cable has 3 conductors
to 100 pairs, used for wiring
interior communications,
system and sound
distribution jacketed.
Telephone Cable 0.40mm-0.91mm
(type CCP). This is installed
aerial and duct type for
telephone wiring with color
coded conductor insulators.
Submersible 0.078mm- 4.11mm
Pump Cable. This is
thermoplastic insulated cable
used for wiring submersible
pumps of deep well water
systems.
Service Drop Cable. 14.11mm – 11.68mm
This is an aluminum
conductor with
neutral messenger
used for a service
drop cable.
Armored Cable 1.60mm-6.54mm
(type ACT),(BX).
This has 2 or 3 conductors
used for wiring installation in
buildings.

Welding Cable. This is a 1.29mm-11.68mm

flexible portable cable used
for wiring cable of electric arc
welding.
Control Cable 1.60mm-2.05mm
(Braided type). This
is a PVC insulated and
jacketed multi conductor
control cable used for
wiring installation of
machinery controls.
Power Cable. 3.26mm- 1,000 MCM
This is used for underground,
aerial, duct and direct burial
wiring from 6,000 volts to 35
kilovolts
Temperature Wire 1.02mm-3.26mm
(type HI). This is commonly
used for wiring automobile
engines and appliances with
high temperature, and for
switch board wiring.
Royal Cord. .65mm-5.19mm
This has 2 to 4 conductors,
stranded and used for
portable cords in electrical
equipment.
Telephone Cable .65mm
(type ADT). This consists of
6 pairs through 909 pairs
used for aerial and duct
installation.
Appliance or .65mm-2.05mm
Electric Heater
Cable. This is used for wiring
cord of heating equipment in
dry locations.
Asbestos Covered 0.25mm- 1.60mm
Nickel Cord
(Rockbestos). This
is used for wiring electric
ranges, water heater, stoves
and hairdryers where both
heat and moisture resistance
is desirable. It is constructed
of 16 strands of wire and
insulated with pure asbestos
yarn.

Automotive Wire. 1.02mm-6.54mm Auto Cable PVC

This is used for wiring spark and Braided. This is used
plug and battery cable of for wiring automobile light
automobile, trucks, and other and
vehicles for hook-up wires.
Service Entrance Self-supporting Machine Tool
Cable (type SE).
It consists of two or more
insulated conductors with
one or more bare conductors
for grounding. It is time
retardant, moisture
resistance
cable for service entrance
and
interior wiring.
Coaxial Cable. This
is used for radio frequency
antenna installation and
radar
receiver installation
Duralene (type WP)
. This is polyethylene
insulated line wire used for
wiring installation of
residential buildings.
All Plastic Parallel
Cord. This is used for wiring
pendant or portable
equipment or device.
WHAT’S MORE:
CONVERSION TABLE OF CONDUCTORS
American Wire Gauge (AWG) TO Wire Diameter Millimeter (mm)
Wire Gauge # Diameter in
AWG Millimeter
(mm)
# 40 AWG 0.078mm
Aerial Telephone Wire. This is used for wiring
Cable. This is used for aerial machine tools, appliances
telephone wiring with color and control circuits
code insulation of
conductors.
Direct Burial Durex Wire. This is used for
Telephone Cable. building wiring especially for
This is used for wiring interior wiring.
installation of telephone
lines.
Conductors have different
colors on insulations.
Steel Tape Armored Switchboard
Cable with Ground Semi-rigid Plastic
Wires. This is used Insulation. This is a
for general wiring installation stranded cable for wiring
including underground. switchboards
inside power plant.
Nonmetallic
Sheathed Cable
(type NMC). This is a
multi-conductor cable used
for interior wiring in dry and
wet
location.
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Wire Gauge Diameter
# AWG inMillimeter
(mm)
#17 AWG 1.150mm
 # 39 AWG 0.088mm #16 AWG 1.291mm
# 38 AWG 0.101mm #15 AWG 1.450mm
# 37 AWG 0.114mm #14 AWG 1.628mm
# 36 AWG 0.127mm #13 AWG 1.829mm
# 35 AWG 0.142mm #12 AWG 2.052mm
# 34 AWG 0.160mm #11 AWG 2.300mm
# 33 AWG 0.180mm #10 AWG 2.590mm
# 32 AWG 0.203mm #9 AWG 2.910mm
# 31 AWG 0.226mm #8 AWG 3.263mm
# 30 AWG 0.254mm #7 AWG 3.674mm
# 29 AWG 0.287mm #6 AWG 4.115mm
# 28 AWG 0.320mm #5 AWG 4.621mm
# 27 AWG 0.360mm #4 AWG 5.189mm
# 26 AWG 0.403mm #3 AWG 5.827mm
# 25 AWG 0.454mm #2 AWG 6.543mm
# 24 AWG 0.510mm #1 AWG 7.358mm
# 23 AWG 0.574mm 0 8.251mm
# 22 AWG 0.652mm 00 9.265mm
# 21 AWG 0.723mm 000 10.404mm
# 20 AWG 0.812mm 0000 11.680mm
# 19 AWG 0.911mm 00000 13.120mm
# 18 AWG 1.024mm 000000 14.733mm

NOTE: electrical cables and wires depend the sizes on their American Wire Gauge
(AWG) the bigger the AWG size the smaller the diameter in mm, the smaller the AWG
the bigger the diameter in mm. The #14, 12,10,8 and 6 AWG are the common sizes used
in residential or house wiring.

Note: If you want to know the equivalent size of wire using the conversion table, the # 10 AWG
is equal to 2.590mm or 2.60mm the actual commercial size; the #12 AWG is equal to 2.052
mm or 2.00mm; and the # 14 AWG is equal to 1.628mm or 1.60mm.
Generally, wires and cables available in the market are even numbers in American Wire
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Using the NEC/PEC Charts
The Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) is used throughout the industry to determine the
conductor size for most applications. It is imperative that an electrician be familiar with code
tables and correction factors.

PEC Article3.10 deals with conductors for general wiring. Table 3.10.1.16 is generally used to
select a wire size according to the requirements of the circuit. It lists ampacities (current
carrying ability) of not more than three single insulated conductors in raceway or cable or
buried in the earth based on an ambient(surrounding)air temperature of 30 ⁰C.
Conductor Material
One of the factors that determines the resistivity of wire is the material from which the wire
is made. The table indicates that a copper conductor is permitted to carry more current than an
aluminum conductor of the same size and insulation type. An 8.0 mm2 copper conductor with
Type TW insulation is rated to carry a maximum of 40 amperes. An 8.0 mm2 aluminum
conductor with Type TW insulation is rated to carry only 30 amperes. Another factor that
determines the amount of current a conductor is permitted to carry is the type of insulation
used. This is due to the fact that different types of insulation can withstand more heat
than others. The wire table is divided into columns that list the trade name: identification
letters, maximum operating temperature, whether the insulation can be used in a wet, damp, or
dry location, material, thickness, and outer covering. A good thing to remember.

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is that insulation materials that contain the letter W, such as RHW, THW, THWN, and so on
may be used in wet locations. A conductor which has an insulation material that contain dual
H(HH) letters can withstand higher temperature .

WIRE INSULATION: the type of insulation used is decided by the conditions under which the
wire must operate with regards to heat, moisture or other conditions that might have
deleterious effect on insulation. The type of insulation used on wires are identified by code
letter as established by the National Electric Code (NEC). Some of the letters used:

LETTER DESCRIPTION
R RUBBER
T THERMOPLASTIC (FLAME RETARDANT)
W MOISTURE RESISTANT
H HEAT RESISTANT (UP TO 75 C)
HH HIGHER HEAT RESISTANT ( UP TO 90 C )
N NYLON JACKET

Table 3.10.1.16 Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Conductors

rated 0-2000 volts, 60% to 90% C
Not more than three conductors in raceways or cable or earth
(directly buried), based on ambient temperature of 30ºC
Ambient For ambient temperatures other than 30 ºC lasting for three hours or Ambient
temp. more, multiply the ampacity shown above by the appropriate factor temp. ºC
ºC shown below.
21-25 1.08 1.05 1.04 1.04 1.08 1.05 1.04 1.04 21-25
26-30 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 26-30
31-35 0.91 0.94 0.95 0.96 0.91 0.94 0.95 0.96 31-35
36-40 0.92 0.88 0.90 0.91 0.92 0.88 0.90 0.91 36-40
41-45 0.71 0.82 0.85 0.87 0.71 0.82 0.85 0.87 41-45
46-50 0.58 0.75 0.80 0.82 0.58 0.75 0.80 0.82 46-50
51-55 0.41 0.67 0.74 0.76 0.41 0.67 0.74 0.76 51-55
56-60 0.58 0.67 0.71 … 0.58 0.67 0.71 56-60
61-70 0.33 0.52 0.58 0.33 0.52 0.58 61-70
71-80 … 0.30 0.41 … 0.30 0.41 71-80

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Correction Factors
One of the main factors that determines the amount of current a conductor is permitted to
carry is the ambience, or surrounding air temperature. Table 3.10.1.16, for example, lists the
ampacity of not more than three conductors in a raceway in free air. These ampacities are
based on an ambient air temperature of 30 ⁰C. If these conductors are to be used in a location
with a higher ambient temperature, the ampacity of the conductor must be reduced because
the resistance of copper or aluminum increases with an increase of temperature. The
correction factor chart located at the bottom of the table is used to make this amendment.
The correction factor chart is divided into the same number of columns as the wire table
directly above it. The correction factors in each column are used for the conductors listed in the
same column of the wire table

For example, to determine the maximum ampacity of a 22 mm2 copper conductor with Type
THWN insulation used in an area with an ambient temperature of 43 ⁰C:

a. Determine the ampacity of a 22 mm2 copper conductor with Type THWN insulation from the
wire table. The table lists an ampacity of 85 A for this conductor.

b. Follow the second column down to the correction factor chart. Locate 43 ⁰C in the far left-
hand column of the correction factor chart; 43 ⁰C falls between 41 ⁰C and 45 ⁰C. The chart lists a
correction factor of 0.82.

c. The ampacity of the conductor in the above wire table is to be multiplied by the correction
factor: 85 A x 0.82 = 69.7 A

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED:

QUIZ 1: ( WIRES AND CABLES)
DIRECTION: On your answer sheet, copy and answer.( 1 whole sheet, to be submitted)
1. A wire used for wiring electric ranges, hot water heaters, stoves
and hairdryers where both heat and moisture resistance is
desirable.
a. Duralene (type WP)
b. Coaxial cable
c. Asbestos covered nickel cord (Rockbestos)
d. Steel tape armored power cable with ground wire (Copper)

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2. A wire commonly used for wiring motorized engines and

appliances with high temperature, and for switch board wiring.
a. Temperature wire (type HI)
b. Thermoplastic wire (type TW)
c. Asbestos covered nickel cord (Rockbestos)
d. Coaxial cable

3. This is a multi-conductor cable generally used for interior wiring

installations in dry and wet locations.
a. Durex wire
b. Nonmetallic sheathed cable (type NMC)
c. Asbestos covered nickel cord (Rockbestos)
d. Steel tape armored power cable with ground wire (Copper)

4. This wire or cable is used for radio frequency antenna

installation, and radar transceiver installation.
a. Control cable
b. Royal cord
c. Duralene (type WP)
d. Coaxial cable

5. This wire or cable has 2, 3 or 4 conductors, stranded, and used

for portable cords in electrical equipment.
a. Control cable
b. Royal cord
c. Intercom cable
d. Coaxial cable

6. This is polyethylene-insulated line wire used for wiring

installation of residential buildings.
a. Intercom cable
b. Royal cord
c. Duralene (type WP)
d. Flat cord (type SPT)

7. This is the maximum ampacity of a 5.5 mm copper with type

THHN insulation if the conductor is to be used in an with
ambient air temperature of 39°C.
a. 40 A b. 36 A c. 35 A d. 34 A

8. This wire cannot be used in wet locations.

a. TW b. THW c. THHN d. THWN

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9. This is the maximum operating temperature of a THHN wire.

a. 60°C
b. 75°C
c. 85°C
d. 90°C
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10. A copper conductor is to supply an air conditioning load which

has a nameplate rating of 22 A. What size of THWN wire is safe
and economical?
a. 8.0mm
b. 2.0mm
c. 3.5mm
d. 5.5mm

PRACTICUM 1

Direction: On Oslo paper or coupon bond draw the different wire splices used in electrical
installation.

Rat tail knotted tap

Plain tap joint duplex cross joint

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 Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Rizal
District of San Mateo Week 3-
Q-2
Technology and Livelihood Education
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE
Week 3-Quarter 2
INSTALL ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SYSTEMS, AUXILIARY
OUTLETS AND LIGHTING FIXTURES

Self-Learning Module
Prepared by:
Arnaldo S. Rombaoa -Teacher II

Address: 467 Daang Bakal St. Brgy. Guitnang Bayan I, San Mateo, Rizal, 1850
Telephone No.: OSP (02) 8948-0335/HRO& Finance (02) 8948-5629
Email:sanmateonhs1985@gmail.com / sanmateonhs.301458@deped.gov.ph
 LESSON 3
Interpret Technical Drawings and Plans

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this Lesson, you are expected to

LO 1. analyze signs, symbols and data; and

LO 2. interpret technical drawings and plans.

Definition of Terms:
Ampere (I) - the unit of electrical current (coulombs per second)
Caution - indicates some precautionary measures against potential hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result to a minor or moderate injury
Danger - specifies hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result to a serious
injury or even death
Isometric - a kind of drawing which shows the object in 3 dimensional views
Joule (J) - a metric unit of energy: watt per second. 1 Kw hr = 2,655,000 ft-lb = 1.341
hp-hr = 3413 Btu = 3,600,000 joules
Kilovolt-ampere (KVA) - a measurement of apparent electric power
Kilowatt hour (Kwhr) - a unit of electrical energy or work performed
Ohm - the unit of electrical resistance (volts/ampere)
Orthographic - a drawing which shows the front top and side view of the object
Volt (E) - the unit of electric pressure or electromotive force which will produce a
current of 1 ampere through a resistance of 1 ohm
Watts (W) and kilowatts (KW) - are units of electric power

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LEARNING OUTCOME

Analyze signs, symbols and data

 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Electrical symbols and signs are identified according to job specifications.

Electrical symbols and signs are determined according to classification or as
appropriate in drawing.

What Do You Already Know?

Let us determine how many electrical signs, .symbols and data you know. Take this test.
Pre-Test :
Analyze signs and symbols:
DIRECTION: Identify the different electrical symbols.( copy to your notebook not to be submitted)

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

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What Do You Need To Know?

INFORMATION 1.1
Electrical Symbols are small drawings or pictograms used to represent various 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 works. Practically any electrical fixture found in a house
has a symbol that coincides to said fixture on an electrical wiring diagram. These are very useful guide
for an electrician or electrical contractor, thus, making the wiring easier to install as well.

The following are common electrical symbols used in sketching wiring plan and
diagram.

Symbol Description Symbol Description

----------------------
Conductor/ Wire Battery
----------------------- terminal
Resistor
Switch
Capacitor

Fuse Diode

Wire connected Ground

Circuit breaker Lighting Arrester

Cell Kilowatt-Hour meter

Ammeter Power Panel Board

Galvanometer Lighting Panel Board

Galvanometer Incandescent lamp/ Bulb

Wattmeter Fluorescent Lamp

Wire not connected Buzzer

Push button Speaker

Electric bell/ Bell

antennae
SWITCHES

Male plug
S Single switch
 Service entrance with
number of wires S2 Duplex ( 2 single pole
switch on one plate)

Convenience outlet
S3 Triplex( 3 single pole switch
on one plate)

Range outlet
S2p Double pole switch

Special purpose outlet

S3p Three pole switch

Weather proof outlet

S3w Three way switch

Floor outlet
S4w 4 Way switch

Fuse Cut-out
SAD Automatic door switch

SK Key operated switch

SM Master selector switch

SRC Remote control switch

WHAT’S MORE
INFORMATION 2.3 WIRING DIAGRAM

A Wiring Diagram is a fundamental conventional graphic illustration of an electrical circuit. It shows the simplified
shapes, power, lighting, and signal connections between the devices.

Pictorial Diagram is a type of electrical print that shows external appearance of each component in a circuit. It is
much like a photograph of a wiring installation. It shows more detailed physical appearance of a circuit or wiring
installation.

Schematic Diagram is a wiring diagram using standard electrical symbols for wiring devices. It is a
representation of the elements of a system using abstract and graphic symbol rather than realistic pictures

Line Diagram is a presentation of electrical connections of wiring devices using single line and with slashes
indicating the number of conductors in a line.

Actual Connection Diagram is a sketch of the actual connections of electrical devices in a circuit or wiring
installations. Like a schematic diagram it also uses electrical symbols which is more detailed because it shows the
wire terminations and connections.

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Pictorial diagram
Pictorial diagram of one lamp controlled by a single pole switch

Schematic diagram

Schematic diagram of One lamp controlled by a single pole switch

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 Actual connection diagram

Actual connection diagram of One lamp controlled by a single pole switch

Line Diagram

Line diagram of One lamp controlled by a single pole switch

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Pictorial Diagram
Pictorial diagram of one lamp controlled by Two-3way switches in different location

Schematic diagram

Schematic diagram of one lamp controlled by two -3 way switches in different location

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 Actual connection diagram

Actual connection diagram of one lamp controlled by two 3-way switches in different location

Line diagram

Line diagram of one lamp controlled by two -3 way switches in two different location

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 COMMON ELECTRICAL SAFETY SIGNS

Your power tool with it’s manual may contain” WARNING ICONS’ ( a picture symbol intended to alert you to,
and or to instruct you how to avoid a potentially hazardous condition) Knowing and understanding these symbols
will help you operate your tool better and more safely.

Electrical signs and stickers alert students, workers and visitors to electrical hazards in the area. Alerting
workers in high voltage areas, electrical hazards, power lines and other electrical equipment in the area, can help
prevent fires and injuries. Proper electrical signs can inform workers of the dangers in the area.

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How Much Have You Learned?

 Quiz 1:
Analyze electrical symbols and signs.
Direction: Identify the different symbols and sign. Write the description.

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

PRACTICUM 1:Wiring Diagram

Based on the pictorial diagram of one lamp controlled by 3 way switch in 2 different location.
Draw the following : A. Schematic Diagram
B. Actual connection diagram
C. Line diagram

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PRACTICUM 2 :
Directions: Below is a drawing of an electrical plan. Enumerate the number of outlets, bulbs, one-gang switch,
two-gang switch and three-gang switch.

Number of electrical fixtures found in the electrical plan

QUANTITY ELECTRICAL FIXTURES

“ GOOD LUCK CLASS “

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Division of Rizal
District of San Mateo Week 4-
Q-2
Technology and Livelihood Education
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE
Week 4-Quarter 2
INSTALL ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SYSTEMS, AUXILIARY
OUTLETS AND LIGHTING FIXTURES

Self-Learning Module
Prepared by:
Arnaldo S. Rombaoa -Teacher II

Address: 467 Daang Bakal St. Brgy. Guitnang Bayan I, San Mateo, Rizal, 1850
Telephone No.: OSP (02) 8948-0335/HRO& Finance (02) 8948-5629
Email:sanmateonhs1985@gmail.com / sanmateonhs.301458@deped.gov.ph
 LESSON 4 :
DIFFERENT WIRING METHODS

LEARNING OUTCOME 2:
at the end of this lesson the students should be able to :

 Identify the different wiring methods used in wiring installation.

 Install the different wiring methods and identify the electrical materials used.

What Do You Already Know?

Let us determine how much you already know about the different wiring methods
and appropriate material. Take
this test.

Pretest LO 1

FLEXIBLE ARMORED CABLE WIRING

Directions: On your answer sheet, write the letter of your answer.

______1. A type of flexible armored cable with a rubber insulated conductors inside the armor.
a. type AC b. type ACT c. type ACL d. type ACV

______2. A type of flexible armored cable that has varnish cambric insulation.
a. type AC b. type ACT c. type ACL d. type ACV

______3. A type of flexible armored cable that has rubber insulation and a lead sheath between
the conductor and the armor.
a. type AC b. type ACT c. type ACL d. type ACV
______4. The appropriate tool used in cutting flexible armored cable.
a. pliers b. hacksaw c. backsaw d. knife

______5. The free conductor inside the outlets or switch points for making up of joints or
connections of fixtures or devices. a. 100mm b. 120mm. c. 160 mm d.
180mm
 What Do You Need To Know?
INFORMATION 2.1
INFORMATION SHEET 2.1 FLEXIBLE ARMORED CABLE WIRING

Flexible Armored Cable (type AC) is a fabricated assembly of insulated conductors walled in
flexible metal sheath. It is commonly known as BX. It consists of spiraled metal sheet forming flexible
steel tube through which the rubber covered wires are enclosed. The armor protects the wires from
injury and moisture.

FLEXIBLE ARMORED CABLE (BX)

Type of Flexible Armored Cable

1. Types AC- The conductors inside are insulated with rubber insulation.
2. Type ACT- The conductors inside are insulated with thermoplastic insulation.
3. Type ACL- It has a rubber and lead sheath between the conductor and the armor.
4. Type ACV- It has a varnish cambric insulation.The varnish cambric is a closely woven fabric
of cotton or linen with insulating varnish.

Usages of Flexible Armored Cable

◦ Type AC and ACT

• Used for both exposed and concealed work in dry locations.

• Can be embedded in plastic finish on brick or other masonry work except in damp and wet
locations.
◦ Type ACV
• Used only for exposed work in dry locations in buildings.
Used for industrial or commercial purposes.

• Shall not be smaller than 5.19mm.

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Type ACL
• Can be used when exposed to weather or continuous moisture.
 • For underground runs and embedded in masonry, concrete or buried in building during
constructions.
• Exposed to oil, gasoline or other conditions will have deteriorating effect on the insulation.

Flexible Armored Cable must not be used in

• Theaters
• Motion picture studios
• Hazardous locations
• Exposure to corrosive fumes and vapors

• Storage battery rooms

• Cranes and hoist

• Hoistways or elevators

Supports
Flexible Armored Cable must be secured by approved clamps, straps or similar fittings so
designed and mounted so as to destroy cable. The cable shall be secured at the wired surface
approximately every 1 meter interval and within 30mm away from outlet box or fittings.

Exposed Work

Expose runs of cables must follow closely the surface of the building finisher of running board
except:

◦ lengths of not more than 60 cm where flexibility is desired;

◦ on the undesirable floor joist in basements which is supported at each floor joist and so
located as not to be subjected to mechanical injury;

◦ in accessible attics and roof spaces, cables shall be installed as follows:

• where run across the top floor joist of within approximately 2 meters of floor joist across
the face of rafters, the cable shall be protected by guard strips which are at least as high
as the cable. When this space is not accessible by permanent ladders or stairs,
protection can be required within 2 meters from the attic entrance.
• where cable is insulated along the sides of rafters, studs, or floor joist guard strips or
running boards are not needed.
Protection of Cable Ends

At all points, where the cable terminates, a fitting should be provided to protect the wires from
abrasion, unless the design of the outlet box can afford the equivalent protection to the wires. An
approved insulating bushing should be installed between the conductors and the armor.

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Electrical Continuity of Metal Enclosure

 The metal enclosure consists of the cable armor and any outlet boxes or other box fitting, or
cabinets used as electrical continuity which shall be ensured by setting up tightly all connectors, clamps,
and locknuts.

Grounding

The cable armor and all other parts and enclosure will be effectively grounded if electrical
continuity is ensured through the wiring system.

Cutting

In cutting a flexible armored cable, the appropriate tools to be used is hacksaw.

Bends

In making bends, precautions must be made in order not to injure the armor of the cable. The
diameter of any bends should not be less than 5 times the diameter of the cable.

Boxes at Outlets and Free Lengths of Conductor

A box shall be installed at each outlet, switch, or junction points of the armored cable. At least
150mm of free conductor shall be left at each outlet and switch points for making up of joints or
connections of fixtures or devices, except where conductors are intended to be looped without joints.

General Requirements for Wiring Methods

Protection against corrosion and mechanical injury in metal raceways, armored cable, boxes,
cabinets, metallic elbows, coupling, and fitting, unless made of corrosion resistant material

inside and outside shall be coated with zinc, cadinium and enamel. Except that ferrous raceways fittings
and boxes protected solely with enamel may be used only for indoors and occupancies not subject to
severe corrosion influences. The following are subject to corrosive conditions:

 ◦ Meat packing plants

◦ Tanneries

◦ Hide cellars, glue houses

◦ Salt storage

◦ Metal refineries

◦ Pulp mills

◦ Sugar mills

◦ Casing rooms and stables

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Components of Flexible Armored Cable (BX)

Connector Assembly, Installing Bushing and Connector, Locking Connector, Assembling

Cable to Junction Box and Cutting the Armor.

DRAFT
INFORMATION SHEET 2.2 NON-METALLIC SHEATHED CABLE (NM,NMC, NMS)

Nonmetallic-sheathed cable is used more often in residential wiring installations than in any
other wiring method. The Philippine Electrical Code permits this cable to be installed in a building made
of combustible material or wooden frame construction. It may not be used in other types of building
construction without permission from the electrical inspection authorities.

Cable Construction

There are several basic types of non-metallic sheathed cable.

A. Non-metallic cable for dry locations (NM) is used in normal residential circuits.

Type NM cable shall be permitted as follows:

1. For both exposed and concealed work in normally dry locations

2. To be installed in air voids in masonry block or tile walls

For concealed work, nonmetallic-sheathed cable should be installed for it is protected from physical
damage often caused by nails or screws. For practical reasons, care should be taken to avoid areas
where trim, door and window casings, baseboards, moldings, and so on, are likely to be nailed.

B.Type Nonmetallic cable for wet locations (NMC) is used in

farm buildings or similar structures, where there is usually more
moisture. NMS cable can be buried directly in the earth, provided
adequate protection is given to the cable.
NMC cable shall be permitted as follows:

1. For both exposed and concealed work in dry, moist, damp, or corrosive locations.
2. In outside and inside walls of masonry block or tile
3. In a shallow chase in masonry, concrete, or adobe protected against nails or screws by a steel
plate at least 1.59 mm (1/16 in.) thick and covered with plaster, adobe, or similar finish

Type NMC (corrosion-resistant) cable is required for installation in dairy barns and similar farm buildings
where cable will be exposed to fumes, vapors, or liquids such as ammonia and barnyard acids. Under
such circumstances, ordinary types of nonmetallic-sheathed cable have in some cases, deteriorated
rapidly due to ammonia fumes or the growth of fungus or mold.

C. Type NMS.
Type NMS cable shall be permitted as follows:
1. For both exposed and concealed work in normally dry locations.
2. To be installed or fished in air voids in masonry block or tile walls.
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Types NM, NMC, and NMS cables shall not be permitted as follows:

1. In any dwelling or structure not specifically permitted above.

2. Exposed in dropped or suspended ceilings in other than one- and two-family and multifamily
dwellings.

For example, cables installed above a dropped gypsum board ceiling or dropped gypsum board
would not be considered exposed cable, provided the area above the ceiling is not accessible (does
not have removable tiles or does not contain an access panel). Very often, hung or dropped ceilings
are accessible; therefore, cables installed above these types of ceilings would be considered exposed
cables if the cables do not have additional physical protection.

1. As service-entrance cable
2. In commercial garages having hazardous (classified) locations
3. In theaters and similar locations
4. In motion picture studios
5. In storage battery rooms
6. In hoistways or on elevators or escalators
7. Embedded in poured cement, concrete, or aggregate
8. In hazardous (classified) locations

Trade Names.

It was first produced by the Rome Wire and Cable Company, which named its new product Romex.

This name is still often used in the trades.

Unless otherwise specifically permitted in the electrical code,

the overcurrent protection for conductor types should not exceed the following:

Copper Conductors
15 amps for #14 AWG,

20 amps for #12 AWG

30 amps for #10 AWG

Aluminum and Copper Clad Conductors

15 amps for #12 AWG

25 amps for #10 AWG

 These specifications are determined after any correction factors for ambient temperature and
number of conductors have been applied. Specific conductor insulation types are determined based on
installation environmental factors such as free-air, dry or damp locations.

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Installing Non-metallic Sheathed Cable

A non-metallic (NM) cable is easy to work with and inexpensive, so it is not surprising that it is
the most common type of cable used in household wiring.

NM cable is sold in lengths of 25, 50, or 100 feet, or more. When in doubt buy the larger
package -- it does not cost much more and it may come in handy later.

NM’s plastic sheathing does not protect the wires much, so keep it out of harm’s way. If the
cable might get wet, install UF (underground feed) cable, which encases wires in molded plastic.
Wherever cable is exposed -- in a garage or basement -- many local codes call for armored cable or
conduit.

Codes call for running NM through the center of studs so drywall nails cannot damage it. If the
cable is 1-1/4 inches or less from the edge of a framing member, install a protective nailing

plate. Some codes require metal plates even if the cable is in the center of a stud.

Take care not to damage wire insulation when working with

NM cable. Slit the sheathing down the middle using a sharp utility knife. To avoid slicing the wire
insulation, do not cut too deep. Or use a sheathing stripper.

When cutting cable to length, leave yourself an extra foot or two. If you make a mistake while
stripping, you can re-cut the

cable and try again

Lay the cable on a flat work surface such as a small sheet of plywood. Starting 8-10 inches from the
end, insert the tip of a utility knife blade into the center of the cable, pushing just hard enough cut

through the sheathing.

Slice the sheathing, exerting even pressure. You will feel the tip of the knife rubbing against the bare
ground wire as you slice. With practice you can cut evenly and quickly without damaging wire insulation.

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Pull back the plastic sheathing, as well as the paper that wraps the wires, exposing 8-12 inches
of wire. Snip the sheathing and paper with side cutters. If you use a utility knife, cut away from the wires
to avoid cutting or nicking the insulation.

Insert the wires into the box. With this type of plastic box, push the wires through a hole, which has a tab
that grabs the cable. Check that about 1/2 inch of sheathing is visible inside the utiliity/junction box.
Other types of boxes use other clamping methods.

Wherever possible, staple NM cable firmly to a framing member, out of reach of nails. Staple cable
within 8 inches of the box and every 2-4 feet along the run of the cable. Check your local building codes.
PEC requires that a strap or staple be placed within 30cm of every box. Doing so prevents any undue
strain on the cable from pulling the conductors out of the box.

Cable supports may be placed as far as 1.5m apart on the runs between the boxes, but it is often a
good idea to place them together.

Information Sheet 2.6

FLEXIBLE METALLIC TUBING (FMT)

INTRODUCTION

Flexible metallic tubing is a kind of wiring installation which is commonly used for external motor
terminal connection. It is being manufactured in the form of a coil.

FLEXIBLE METALLIC TUBING

This type of wiring method should not be allowed under

following conditions:
• in wet location
• in hoist way
• in storage battery room
 • in hazardous location
• when exposed to oil, gasoline or materials which affects the rubber

A flexible conduit consists of flexible steel tube which is made from convex to concave metal
strip in a spiral winding with length from 50 to 200 feet.

Flexible metallic conduit should be supported with a distance of 136cm or closer. Every turn
should be done carefully to avoid deformity. Straps or clamps can be used to secure the conduit.

Flexible metallic conduit (FMT) is used in a connection where the load being supplied has no
definite place and where flexibility is desired. Some common equipment are the portable motor, drill
press lathe machine, etc.

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The minimum size of this type of conduit ranges from ½ to 1 ½ inches electrical trade size.

Maximum number of conductors in a trade size conduit

Trade size of Size in AWG No. of Conductors
conduit

3/8
1/2
3/4 16 8
1 12 8
1½ 8 10
6 12
2 12
Flexible metallic tubing fittings
RAFT

D
FMT Connector Clamps/Straps Adapter/Locknut
Electrical boxes- boxes such as utility, square and octagonal are used for the installation of electrical
wiring fixtures such as switches, receptacles, and for making electrical termination.
 Octagonal box with fitting
Square box Octagonal box

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QUIZ 1:

Directions: On your answer sheet, write the letter of your answer.

______1. A type of flexible armored cable with a rubber insulated conductors inside the armor.
a. type AC b. type ACT c. type ACL d. type ACV

______2. A type of flexible armored cable that has varnish cambric insulation.
a. type AC b. type ACT c. type ACL d. type ACV

______3. A type of flexible armored cable that has rubber insulation and a lead sheath between
the conductor and the armor.
a. type AC b. type ACT c. type ACL d. type ACV

______4. The appropriate tool used in cutting flexible armored cable. a. pliers b.
hacksaw c. backsaw d. knife

______5. The free conductor inside the outlets or switch points for making up of joints or
connections of fixtures or devices. a. 100mm b. 120mm. c. 160 mm d.
180mm

On your answer sheet, write the word or words being described in each of the following
statements.

6 .It is the support used to hold the non-metallic sheathed cable in place.

7 .It is a type of non-metallic sheathed cable that can only be used in dry and indoor applications.

8. It is a type of non-metallic sheathed cable that can be used in dry, moist, and corrosive
environments.
 9 .It is the required short circuit protection rating for a No. 12 AWG(3.5 mm2) non-metallic sheathed
cable.

10 .It is the required short circuit protection rating for a No. 10 AWG(5.5 mm2) non-metallic sheathed
cable.

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QUIZ 2:

On your answer sheet, write the word or words being described in each of these statements.

____________1. It is the support used to hold the flexible metallic tubing.

____________2. It is the minimum length of conduit in a single roll.

____________3. It is the maximum number of conductors for a trade size no. 12 AWG. in a ½ inch
diameter size conduit.

____________4. FMT means ______________________________.

____________5. It is the fitting used for joining flexible to metal conduit.

____________6. These are the locations where metallic conduits are not allowed to be use.

Name the following Flexible Metallic Tubing materials

7._____________________ 8. _____________________
 9. 10.

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PRACTICUM 1:

Enumerate the 8 steps in installing non-metallic sheathed Cable.( In complete description)

PRACTICUM 2 : Except to the given wiring methods, there are more different wiring
wiring methods used in wiring installation, search for this with complete description.

PERFORMANCE RUBRIKS:

CRITERIA SCORE
TIME 5 points
SUBJECT MATTER 10 points
INSTRUCTION 5 points
NEATNESS 5 points

TOTAL 25 points
“GOOD LUCK AND KEEP IT UP”

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