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Electrical Installation
and Maintenance (NCII)
Quarter 1
Module 7: Apply Suitable Wiring
Method for the Job.
Electrical Installation and Maintenance NCII
Quarter 1 – Applying Suitable Wiring Method for the Job
Module 7: Prepare Materials for Different Types of Wiring Methods.

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Electrical Installation and Maintenance NCII
Quarter 1 – Applying Suitable Wiring Method for the Job
Module 7: Prepare Materials for Different Types of Wiring Methods.

I. Introduction:
This module contains the different type of wiring methods under the
competency applying suitable wiring methods.

It covers the development of learner’s knowledge, skills and attitude in

wiring methods before starting work.

Before attempting to perform the actual exercises, see to it that you have
already read and understood every learning activities and answered
correctly the practice task provided after learning activities.

II. Objectives
At the end of the lesson you
are expected to:

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 Identify materials used in different wiring methods.
 Describe types of wiring methods.
 Prepare materials for different types of wiring methods.

III. Vocabulary List

This vocabulary words help the learner to understand un familiar technical terms.

Expose- make (something) visible by uncovering it

 Porcelain- a ceramic material made by heating clay-type materials to
high temperatures
Groove- a long, narrow cut or depression, especially one made to
guide motion or receive a corresponding ridge
PVC- (polyvinyl chloride) the world’s third-most widely produced
synthetic plastic polymer
Durability- able to exist for a long time without significant
deterioration in quality or value
Rodent- any of an order (Rodentia) of relatively small gnawing
mammals (such as a mouse, squirrel, or beaver) that have in both
jaws a single pair of incisors with a chisel-shaped edge
Galvanize- coat (iron or steel) with a protective layer of zinc
Conduit- a tube or trough for protecting electric wiring
Corrugated- (of a material, surface, or structure) shaped into
alternate ridges and grooves
Watertight- closely sealed, fastened, or fitted so that no water enters
or passes through
Corrosive- tending to cause corrosion
Mica tube- made by the high grade muscovite mica paper or
phlogopite mica paper with the silicone resin, that has excellent
mechanical strength and electrical properties

IV. Pre-Test

Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer
on your note book. Do not put your answer on the module.

___1. What type of conduit is used for inside wall wiring?

a. Rigid Metallic Conduit
b. Flexible Non-metallic Tubing
c. Electrical Metallic Tubing
d. Casing and Capping tube
 ____2. When wiring on a construction site, what wiring method is used for
temporary light and power?
a. Casing and capping wiring
b. Conduit wiring.
c. Cleat wiring
d. Sheathed wiring

____3. A two-way cleat is used for what type of supply?

a. Single phase
b. Three way
c. Four way
d. Three phase.

____4. The Flexible metal conduit (FMC) is also called _____________, after the
name of its inventor. What is it?
a. smurf
b. greenfield
c. spring
d. spiral

_____5. It is heavy-duty galvanized steel tubing that is installed with

threaded fittings and threaded both ends. What is it?
a. Rigid Metallic Conduit
b. Flexible Non-metallic Tubing
c. Electrical Metallic Tubing
d. Casing and Capping tube

V. Learning Activities

Practice Activity #1
4PICS 1 WORD
DIRECTION: Guest the word based on the 4 pictures shown. Write the answer on your note
book.
1. 2.

I V ZV U W M
E R P D H K F
L

3. 4.

I C ZV U E M H A ZV S W T
A R P D S K F E R P D H L F
L L

Different Types of Electrical Wiring System

Cleats Wiring
The open or exposed wiring method is sometimes referred to as the
Open Wiring on Insulators. Cleat wiring temporary wiring in a building or
construction is necessary to enable lighting and power to be provided for the
various points of the site. The cleat wiring on insulator shall be installed in
accordance to regulation the system made by porcelain, plastic or hard
wood.
The cheat has two parts one is the

Cap
 Base

Source: http://www.ecstuff4u.com/2020/01/cleat-wiring.html?m=1

Figure 1. Cleat Insulator

The cables shall be supported on base because in base the grooves are
made and cables are easily fitted in these grooves. After that the base is
covered with cap and then cap is screwed on the base. The cleats are
available in two-way, three-way and four-way construction. The two-way
cleat is used for single-phase supply (230V) and three-way cleat is used for
three-phase (440V) three wire system and four-way cleat is used for three-
phase four wire system. This wiring is installed in vertical and horizontal
positions. In this wiring system the fault is replaced very easily because all
the cables are open. Source: http://electricaltopics.blogspot.com/2014/05/cleat-wiring-system.html?m=1

Source: http://www.ecstuff4u.com/2020/01/cleat-wiring.html?m=1

Figure 2. Types Cleat Insulator

 Source: http://happho.com/install-concealed-conduit-electrical-wiring-system-properly
Figure 3. Cleat wiring

Wooden Casing and Capping

The cable use in this VIR or PVC or any other approved insulated cables.
The casing consists of V-shaped grooves (usually two to hold the cables of
opposite polarity in different grooves.) and its covered at the top by means of
rectangular strip of wood, known as capping of same width as that of casing.

Source: http://ihmhotelengineeringtones.blogspot.com/2018/08/?m=1
Figure 4. wooden casing and capping

PVC Casing and Capping

The standard length of case and cap is 1 meter and are available in size of
1.5 inches width and0.8 inch in thickness. The durability of this wiring
system is 20 years approximately. Mostly used in office and home.

Conduit Wiring
Source: http://electricaltopics.blogspot.com/2015/04/casing-and-capping-wiring.html?=m=1
Figure wires
Conduit wiring is basically 5. PVC casing and capping
or cables which are routed in metal or
plastic pipe inside the wall. This is because electrical current flow through
the wires and it should be protected from external damage like rodent, fire
and short circuit.
There are five common types of conduit used commonly in residential and
light commercial wiring:
Rigid metal conduit, or RMC

is heavy-duty
galvanized steel
tubing that is
installed with
threaded fittings and
treaded both ends. It
is typically used
outdoors to provide
protection from
damage and can also
provide structural support for electrical cables, panels and other
equipment. RMC is sold in 10- and 20-foot lengths and has
threads on both ends.

Electrical Metallic Tubing-EMT

Another example of a rigid

electrical conduit is EMT
(electrical metal tubing), which is
most commonly made of
galvanized steel but can also be
aluminum. EMT is also called
“thin-wall” conduit because it is
thin and lightweight, especially
compared to RMC. EMT is rigid
but can be bent with a simple tool called a conduit bender.

Electrical Non-Metallic Tubing-ENT

Electrical non-metallic tubing (ENT) is flexible corrugated plastic

tubing that is moisture-resistant and flame-retardant. It is easy
to band and installs with snap-lock or glued plastic fittings.
Unlike EMT, non-metallic tubing cannot install in exposed
locations, so it is commonly used inside walls. In addition
To installation in standard
wood-or metal-frame walls,
ENT can be installed inside
concrete block structures
and can be covered with
concrete. Due to the blue
 color of one common brand of this conduit, ENT is nicknamed
“smurf tube”, after the Smurfs cartoon characters.

Flexible Metal Conduit-FMC and LFMC

Flexible metal conduit (FMC) is also called “Greenfield”, after the

name of its inventor. It has a spiral construction that makes it
flexible so it can snake through walls and other structures.
Standard FMC is used in dry indoor locations, often for short
runs between a wall box and a motor or fixed appliance, such as
a garbage disposer.
Liquid-tight flexible metal conduit (LFMC) is a special type of
flexible metal conduit that has a plastic coating and is used with
sealed fittings to make it watertight. It is commonly used with
outdoor equipment, such as air conditioner units.

Rigid PVC Conduit

Rigid polyvinyl chloride

(PVC) is similar to plastic
plumbing pipe and is
installed with plastic
fittings that are glued in
place. It can be bent after
being heated in a portable
heater box. Because the
conduit tubing and fittings are glued together, the conduit
assemblies can be watertight, making PVC suitable for direct
burial in the ground for many applications. It is allowed in
corrosive environments.
Split knob and tube
In the open or exposed wiring method, the wires are visible and are
supported by the knobs. These knobs may be a split or solid type. This is
shown in figure 1.
 Source: https://www.r-infinity.com/Standard_Porcelain_insulators/MainPage.htm

Figure 1. The Split and Solid knobs

Split knobs are used to support wires smaller than No. 8. Solid knobs are
used to support or anchor wires as big as No. 8 or even bigger. Screws or
nails may be used to fasten the knobs. When a nail is used a leather washer
should be placed between the nail head and the insulator to form cushion
and protect the insulator from breaking. See figure 2.

Height of Knob

Figure 2. The Solid Knob with Leather washer for Protection

 Figure 3. Shows the correct and wrong ways of tying wires to the
groove of a solid knob.

In installing an electrical wiring system with the exposed knob and

tube wiring method, the distance between conductors should be maintained
at a minimum distance of 6 cm. (2 ½ inches) apart. The knobs must have a
30 cm (1 foot) distance apart. Figure 4 illustrates this provision of PEC.

30 cm. 1
Ft.

Figure 4. Spacing of Split Knobs and Conductors

Whenever wires pass through studs, rafters, floor joists or any wooden
part of a building, the wires are inserted in porcelain tubes or flexible mica
tubing. Porcelain tubes and mica tubing are also provided whenever wires
cross each other. It gives the wire extra protection from injury.

VI. Practice Tasks

TASK #1
“Name It’’
Direction: Name the picture of materials used in different wiring
methods. Choose your answer from the box below. Write
your answer on your note book. Do not write on the
 module.

1. 2.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8.

Cleat insulator RMC Nail

PVC Cable ENT Casing and capping
Screw Split Knob Solid Knob ENT

TASK #2

Direction: Identify the appropriate wiring methods in the

following scenario below. Choose whether it is a conduit wiring,
casing and capping, knob and cleat wiring and write the answer
on you note book. Do not write on the module.
1. ____________type of wiring install Inside concrete wall.
2.______________ Construction temporary light and power.
3.______________ Install in surface of home and office finish wall.
4.______________ Install in industrial production area.
5. _____________ Install in dry indoor locations, often for short runs between
a wall box and a motor or fixed appliance.

TASK #3

Direction: Analyze the electrical plan below. Choose one of the

methods of wiring you want to apply. List down all the materials
needed in wiring method. Write your answer on your note book.
Do not write on the module.

Materials:

___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
VII. Post Test __

Name _________________________ Date___________________

Year/Sec:____________
Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer. Write the letter of the correct
answer on your notebook.
1. It is heavy-duty galvanized steel tubing that is installed with
threaded fittings and treaded both ends. What is it?
a. Rigid Metallic Conduit
b. Flexible Non-metallic Tubing
c. Electrical Metallic Tubing
d. Casing and Capping tube

2. When wiring on a construction site, what wiring method is used for

temporary light and power?
a. Casing and capping wiring
b. Conduit wiring.
c. Cleat wiring
d. Sheathed wiring

3. When operating the portable disc grinder, the grinding disk should be
positioned ___________________so that the sparks and grit are thrown.
a. away from the operator.
b. away from the operator and others in the work area.
c. up to avoid hitting others.
d. down to avoid hitting others.

4. In cutting metal pipe using portable disc grinder should not be done
in an area which______________.
a. is enclosed.
b. is freshly painted.
c. has windows.
d. contains flammables or combustible gases.

5. In installing knob insulator, how many centimeters are distance

between knob?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5

6. It is flexible corrugated plastic tubing that is moisture-resistant and

flame-retardant, what is it?
a. PVC
b. EMT
c. RSC
d. ENT
7. EMT is also called _______conduit because it is thin and lightweight.
What is it?
a. thin wall
b. paper thin
c. wall jacket
d. thin pipe

8. A two-way cleat is used for what type of supply?

a. Single phase
b. Three way
c. Four way
d. Three phase.

9. When wiring on an electric motor, what type of wire will you apply?
a. Casing and capping wiring
b. Conduit wiring.
c. Cleat wiring
d. Sheathed wiring

10. What type of conduit is used for inside wall wiring?

e. Rigid Metallic Conduit
f. Flexible Non-metallic Tubing
g. Electrical Metallic Tubing
h. Casing and Capping tube

VIII. Assignment/Additional Activities

Illustrate:
 1.On a long bond paper. Draw a schematic diagram of a 1 bulb control by
two 3 way switch in a different location.

Key Answer
PRE-TEST PRACTICE ACTIVITY #1

1. b 1. WIRE

2. c 2. CONDUIT

3. a 3. CASE

4. b 4. SHEALT

5. a

TASK #1

1. RMC 5. screw

2. sheath cable 6. Cleat insulator

3. ENT 7. Casing and capping

4. Split knob 8. PVC

TASK #2

1. conduit wiring

2. knob and cleat wiring

3. casing and capping

4. conduit wiring

5. conduit wiring

TASK # 3

Casing and Capping Conduit wiring Knob and Cleat wiring

wiring

1.wire 1.wire 1.wire

2. capping and casing 2. conduit 2. solid knob/ split knob/

cleat insulator

3. screw 3. strap 3. screw

4. receptacle 4. receptacle 4. receptacle

5. switch 5. switch 5. switch

6. circuit breaker 6. locknut 6. circuit breaker

7. circuit breaker panel 7. utility box 7. circuit breaker panel

8. Bulb 8. Bulb 8. Bulb

8. junction box

9. circuit breaker

10. circuit breaker panel

POST-TEST

1. d 6. d
2. b 7. a

3. d 8. a

4. a 9. c

5. d 10. d

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