1) List down the following requirements:

a) Give 5 types of wires & cables insulation used in building electrical systems.

- 5 types of wires

 Triplex Wires
 Main Feeder Wires
 Panel Feed Wires
 Non-Metallic Sheathed Wires
 Single Strand Wires

- 5 types of cables

 Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable

 Underground Feeder Cable
 Metallic Sheathed Cable
 Multi-Conductor Cable
 Coaxial Cable

b) List down the specifications for each of your insulation type

 Triplex Wires - In single-phase service drop conductors, triplex wires are typically used between
the power pole and weather heads. They are made up of two insulated aluminum wires that are
wrapped around a third bare wire that serves as a common neutral. The neutral is usually of a
smaller gauge and is grounded at both the meter and the transformer.
 Main Feeder Wires - The wires that connect the service weather head to the house are known
as main power feeder wires. They are made of stranded or solid THHN wire, and the installed
cable is 25% larger than the load required.
 Panel Feed Wires - Panel feed cables are typically made of black-insulated THHN wire. These
provide power to the main junction box and circuit breaker panels. The cables, like the main
power feeder wires, should be rated for 25% more than the actual load.
 Non-Metallic Sheathed Wires - Most homes use non-metallic sheath wire, or Romex, which has
2-3 conductors with plastic insulation and a bare ground wire. Another layer of non-metallic
sheathing is applied to the individual wires. This type is preferred for in-house wiring because it
is less expensive and comes in ratings of 15, 20, and 20 amps.
 Single Strand Wires - THHN wire is also used in single strand wire, though there are other
variations. Each wire is distinct, and multiple wires can be easily drawn together through a pipe.
For layouts that use pipes to contain wires, single strand wires are the most popular choice.
 Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable - These cables are also known as non-metallic building wire or NM
cables. They feature a flexible plastic jacket with two to four wires (TECK cables are covered with
thermoplastic insulation) and a bare wire for grounding.
 Underground Feeder Cable - These cables are quite similar to NM cables, but instead of each
wire being individually wrapped in thermoplastic, wires are grouped together and embedded in
the flexible material. Available in a variety of gauge sizes,
  Metallic Sheathed Cable - Also known as armored or BX cables, metal-sheathed cables are often
used to supply mains electricity or for large appliances. They feature three plain stranded
copper wires (one wire for the current, one grounding wire and one neutral wire) that are
insulated with cross-linked polyethylene, PVC bedding and a black PVC sheathing.
 Multi-Conductor Cable - Multi-conductor or multi-core (MC) cables feature more than one
conductor, each of which is insulated individually. In addition, an outer insulation layer is added
for extra security.
 Coaxial Cable - A coaxial (sometimes heliax) cable features a tubular insulating layer that
protects an inner conductor which is further surrounded by a tubular conducting shield, and
might also feature an outer sheath for extra insulation. Called ‘coaxial’ since the two inner
shields share the same geometric axis.

c) List down the applications for each of your insulation type of choice.

 Triplex Wires - Triplex wire, which consists of three individual wires twisted around each other,
is commonly used for overhead, single phase service. The two insulated conductors are referred
to as the "hot" legs of the service, while the bare (uninsulated) wire is the neutral wire.
 Main Feeder Wires - The wires that connect the service weather head to the house are known
as main power feeder wires. They are made of stranded or solid THHN wire, and the installed
cable is 25% larger than the load required.
 Panel Feed Wires - Panel feed cables are typically made of black-insulated THHN wire. These
provide power to the main junction box and circuit breaker panels. The cables, like the main
power feeder wires, should be rated for 25% more than the actual load.
 Non-Metallic Sheathed Wires - Type Non-metallic-sheathed (NM) - B cable is the industry
standard for internal work in dry locations. These cables are commonly used for residential
switches, lighting fixtures, and loads rated for 90°C. NM cable is used by electricians for wiring
single-family dwellings, multifamily dwellings with attached or detached garages and storage
buildings, mixed-use buildings, and light commercial applications.
 Single Strand Wires - Stranded wire is softer and more malleable than solid wire, and it will not
split or sever. It is frequently used indoors for electronic devices, circuit boards, and speaker
wires.
 Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable - Special varieties of this cable are used for underground or
outdoor use, but NM-B and NM-C non-metallic sheathed cables are the most common form of
indoor residential cabling.
 Underground Feeder Cable - UF cables are often used for outdoor lighting and in-ground
applications. Their high water-resistance makes them ideal for damp areas like gardens as well
as open-to-air lamps, pumps, etc.
 Metallic Sheathed Cable - BX cables with steel wire sheathing are often used for outdoor
applications and high-stress installations.
 Multi-Conductor Cable - This is a cable type that is commonly used in homes, since it is simple to
use and well-insulated. Different varieties are used in industries, like the audio multicore ‘snake
cable’ used in the music industry.
 Coaxial Cable - These cables are normally used for carrying television signals and connecting
video equipment.