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Basic Electrical Materials and
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Technology and Livelihood Education Grade 10
Industrial Arts - Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 - Module 5: Basic Electrical Materials and Symbols Found
in Electrical Plan
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 TECHNOLOGY AND
LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
What This Module Is About

Hello learners, electricity is what we work for to make it travel from station
to our house or to our clients houses. We work for them with a work plan so that
we are able to prepare the right tools for every specific task. Can you imagine a
work without a plan? Do you think we can perform the task properly when we
use the tools not intended for their use? Are we safe? I don’t think so, that is why
through this module, we will learn to prepare proper materials and tools based on
a work plan to have a safe and effective output

Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education Grade 10 Industrial

Arts - Electrical Installation and Maintenance Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module on Basic Electrical Materials and Symbols Found in Electrical Plan!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators from public institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in
helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming their personal, social and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also
aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
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the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing

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them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage
and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the Learners and Parents:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education Grade 10 Industrial

Arts - Electrical Installation and Maintenance Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module on Basic Electrical Materials and Symbols Found in Electrical Plan!

This covers the development of the learner’s knowledge, skills and

attitude required in determining these multiple kinds of hand tools and their
specific application and the maintenance system.

This will be the source of information for you to acquire skills in this
particular competency to become a competent electrician who can work
independently and at your own pace, with minimum supervision or help from
your instructor.

To the parents, this module is ineffective without your assistance. Our

main purpose of this blended learning system is for education to be more
accessible for all students who wish to pursue their education. But your presence
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role as a parent to guide, assess, and discipline your child is your primary
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be attained.

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learning cannot be attained if we do not religiously perform the activities in this
module and answer the questions provided. Your honesty will always be the
basis in order to learn the skill. Do not let your parents answer the question
because they can only assess your learning, guide your learning, and provide
what you need for the activity. This module is created with you as our priority.
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Table of Contents
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COVER PAGE
COPYRIGHT PAGE
TITLE PAGE i
INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS vi
WHAT I NEED TO KNOW 1
WHAT I KNOW 2

Lesson 1. Electrical Supplies and Materials

What I Need to Know 4
What I Know 5
What’s in 7
What’s New 7
What Is It 8
What’s More 18
What I Have Learned 19
What I Can Do 20
Assessment 21
Additional Activities 23

Lesson 2: Electrical Symbols in Electrical Plan

What I Need to Know 24
What I Know 25
What’s in 27
What’s New 27
What Is It 28
What’s More 32
What I Have Learned 33
What I Can Do 34
Assessment 35

Summary 38
Post Test 39
Answer Key 41
References 42

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 What I Need to
Know

Hello learners, are you ready for this journey of learning? This
module is created for you to help you master the competencies in Industrial
Arts, specifically Grade 10 Electrical Installation and Maintenance. The scope
of this lesson permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The
lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the
order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook
you are now using.
The content of this lesson comprised of the information about the
electrical hand tools with the following objectives;
Learning competencies:
Preparing and proper selecting of electric materials and
specification for a specific task found in electrical plan through its electrical
symbol

The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

 Lesson 1. Electrical Supplies and Materials
 Lesson 2. Electrical Symbols in Electrical Plan

For this module you are expected to:

 identify different types of electrical materials used in Electrical
field and their specification.
 identify different types of electrical symbols found in the
electrical plan.

 learn to identify the different materials needed based on the

electrical symbol found in the electrical plan

 appreciate the benefit of learning of the different electrical

materials and understand the electrical symbols that are found
in the electrical plan.
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What I Know
1. Which of the following electrical symbol found in electrical plan is 3 gang
switch?
A. S3 B. S3w

C. D. S

2. What material do I need for symbol ?

A. panel board, circuit breakers, couplings and screw.

B. panel board, square box couplings and screw.
C. panel board, fuse, couplings and nails.
D. panel board, switch, and screw.

3. Which electrical materials is needed but is not found in electrical symbol?

A. Utility box B Panel board.
C. Junction box D. Pull box

4. What material has different sizes and it serves as a path to provide electric
power?
A. Electric wire B. Electric raceways
C. Electric circuit D. Electric motor

5. Which electrical materials is needed but is not found in electrical symbol?

A. Clamps B Fan.
C. Outlets D. Switch

6. Which electrical symbol found in the electrical plan that represents a

dimmer
switch?

A. B.

C. D. F

7. What electrical symbol is found in the electrical plan that represent weather
proof outlet?

A. wp B.

C. 2 D. R

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8. Which electrical symbol is found in the electrical plan that represents a
location on where to splice a joint connections?

A. F C. J

B. E D.
R

9. Which of the following is a weather proof service drop entry point where
overhead power or telephone wires enter a building, or where wires
transition
between overhead and underground cables?
A. Condulet B. Entrace cap
C. Metallic tube D. Meter base

10. This symbol in Electrical plan tells us that the material is to be installed at
the wall. Which is it?

F R
A. B.

C. C D. b

11. Which material is needed to be installed going to the main breaker from
the entrance line?
A. Condulet B. Junction box
C. Pull box D. Metallic tube

12. What assembly of sections and connected fittings forming a solid

structural system is used to securely hold cables and raceways?
A. Cable tray B.Cable box
C. Cable Cabinet D. Raceways

13. The symbol S3 is an installation of what material?

A. 3 switches installed to a 3 hole case cover in top of utility box
B. 3 outlet installed to a 3 hole case cover in top of utility box
C. Single switch with a traveler to control light in two station
D. 3 gang switch assembly installed in a utility box

14. What material is labeled with amperage installed inside panel board?
A. Fuse B. Circuit breaker
C. Special purpose switch D. Pull box breaker

15. What material is used to hold connections inside the box?

A. Clamp B. Connector coupling
C. Lock nut D. Wire clip

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 Lesson

1 Electrical Supplies and

Materials

What I Need to Know

This lesson was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to
help you master the competencies in Industrial Arts – Electrical Installation
and Maintenance Grade 10. The scope of this lesson permits it to be used in
many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be
changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
The content of this lesson comprised of the information about the
electrical supplies and materials with the following objectives;

 identify different basic electrical materials used in electrical

installation and maintenance;

 know their description and purpose of the different electrical

materials

 perform how to install the electrical materials for use. and

 appreciate the benefit of learning about different electrical materials.

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 What I Know
Hello learners! Before you will start to explore in this lesson, let
us determine your stock knowledge about Electrical materials. Try this test.
Direction. Choose the correct answer of the following questions. Write the
answers in your activity notebook.

1. What material do we need to install a flange type outlet or switch?

A. juction box B. receptacle
C. square box D. utility box

2. What material do I need to secure more than two splice connection but not
more than 4 splice connection?
A. Juction box B. Receptacle
C. Square box D. Utility box

3. What material is needed to insulate all the splices and open wire
connection?
A. Electrical tape B. Masking tape
C. Plaster D. Wire conductor

4. What is referred to be a fixed assembly where a breaker is attached?

A. Information board B. Panel board
C. Sign Board D. Square box

5. This is a material which is used to protect the electrical line by automatic

tripping whenever there is a short circuit. What is this?
A. Circuit breaker B. Fuse
C. Disconnecting switch D. Switch board

6. This material has different sizes and it serves as a path to provide electrical
power?
A. Electric wire B. Electric raceways
C. Electric circuit D. Electric motor

7. Which of the following coupling are needed to secure the connections?

A. Connectors B. Condulents
C Lock nut D. Sealant

8. Which of the following is essentially a light dependent resistor?

A. Contactor B. Photo Cell
C. Lamp D. Solar cell

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9. Which of the following is a weatherproof service drop entry point where
overhead power or telephone wires enter a building, or where wires
transition between overhead and underground cables?
A. Condulet B. Entrance cap
C. Metal tube D. Meter base
10. Which is a component of an electrical line which divides an electrical
power feed into branch circuits?
A. Circuit breaker B. Fuse
C. Panel board D. Switch board

11. Which of the following is an electrical material needed for special purpose
use to energize a heavy duty equipment or appliance?
A. Air con Outlet B. convenience outlet
C. Receptacle outlet D. Lighting outlet

12. Which of the following is an electrical outlet into which the plug of an
electrical device may be inserted?
A. Lamp holder B. convenience
C. Receptacle D. Switches

13. Which of the following is installed to connect two ends of fixed tube to
form a curve either 90 degrees or 45 degrees without bending the tube?
A. Condulet B. Connector coupling
C. Elbow coupling D. PVC pipe

14. Which of the following raceways is ideal for installing for underground line
wiring?
A. Rigid Metallic Tube B. Rigid Nonmetallic Tube
C. Flexible Metallic Tube D. Flex Nonmetallic Tube

15. Which of the following are usually overhead or under raised floors but
carry open wiring. They are used to distribute cables from the source to the
point of use?
A. Cable trays B. Entrance line
C. Flexible PVC D. Switch board

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 What’s In

Hello learners, welcome to this new episodes of electrical basic study

wherever we are, we see electricity, It is always said that power lines installed
by electrician in order to produce light in every houses and buildings.
Remember that installation does not perform itself without materials as their
path. Basically electrical materials is the most primary things electrician
always asks to perform installation, is that right? That is why we have to be
aware and understand these basic materials. If you can still recall your lesson
in your Module 1, Electrical Installation and Maintenance about the different
tools, we mention therein outlets, raceways, right? Are you not wondering
what these assembly of electrical materials are?

What’s New
Do you know that all installations are not possible without these basic
electrical materials? Why do we have these materials for us to have power
supply? What are these materials? I want you to look at this picture as your
activity.

Activity: I want you to look clearly on this picture. Describe the 4 picture
ABCD below in one sentence. Can you tell me what are these
materials involved? What do you think of these assembly of electrical
materials?
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What Is It
As a future electrician, why do you need to determine the different
types of basic electrical materials? Do you think you can assemble raceways
properly without knowing them? I really doubt that.
The fact is that the structure of being an electrician does not focus on
materials but in installation and maintenance for client to have electricity.
Electrician is not being asked what materials are you using during installation
but instead, they simply ask what do they need in order for to have power for
their own use.
To give clients professional and responsible service, you must learn
about the different electrical materials and their application or purpose. You
must know when it is safe to use by looking at the design description. Is this
material suitable for the situation when it is energized or will it be safe for your
client?
Please read further…
Basic Information about the different electrical materials.

We should know names about basic electrical material which is used in

the electrical wiring works. Electrical materials with pictures and uses are
described in this post. There are a lot of material used in the electrical field but
this time we are going to learn the basic electrical materials which are used
for electrical installation.
The basic electrical materials in todays prime has become for effective
and durable. The design has a lot of improvements to ensure the supply of
power that does not run short. Appliance last log because the specific
demand of power is maintained with the help of different innovative ideas for
electrical safety.

Basic Electrical Materials

1. Entrance Cap
Entrance Cap assembly is often called a weather cap. This service
head forms like a swan neck, it is for service drop entry point where

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 overhead power or telephone wires enter a residence. This is also
where wires conversion between overhead and underground cables.

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Entrance Cap

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2. Lock nut Coupling
Lock nut specially designed to inhibit its coming loose. It is usually
having a means of providing extra friction between the tube and the screw.
It may be thin that fits into a connector coupling to hold it firm and refrain
from loosening.

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Lock nuts

3. Connector coupling
Connector are tube coupling use to connect on the end of
a tube whether it is a PVC or metallic tube. This connect with
another tube or to another raceways like junction box, utility box etc. It
is usually made of steel, brass, stainless steel, aluminium or plastic or
PVC.

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Connector couplings

4. Receptacle
Receptacle is an electrical outlet which the plug of an electrical
device may be implanted. It is also called a lamp holder because it
serves for holding a light bulb or lamp. Remember, it's important that
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 the lamp holder is well-matched with the type of bulb you want to use.

5. Photocell switch
Photocell switch is essentially a light dependent resistor (LDR).
This material is helpful if we wish to lessen our electric bill. During
daylight, light dwindling on the photocell make the streetlights turn off
and when darkness comes, it energizes back the light and turn it on.

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Photo Switch  

6. Clamps
Clamps are used to hold the tube installed in walls, ceilings or to
any part of the house or any manner to ensure stability of the installed
tube lines either a flexible or rigid tube in both materials, It is always
advised that when clamping a PVC pipes, use a PVC clamp and nail it
with a maximum 1 meter distance between clamps specially if you are
using flexible PVC. Use metallic clamp if you are to lock metal tube.

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7. Switch
Switch is an electrical part that can disconnect or connect the
conducting path in an electrical circuit, interfering the electric current or
distracting it from one conductor to another. This is usually installed
depending on the client’s desire, it can be single switch, 2 gang switch,
3 gang switch, 3 way switch or 4 way switch, etc.

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2 Gang Switch Single Switch

8. Convenience Outlet

Convenience outlet are point on the wiring installation at which

current is taken to supply utilization equipment. Receptacle is a contact
component installed at the outlet for the connection of plug. This is
installed so that we can plug to energized equipment and appliances.
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 These are installed in walls, floors, and even in ceiling. It can be
surface type or flush type. It also installed with multiple slot, single
outlet, duplex, triplex, or even with a weather proof case and cover.

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Surface type outlet

9. Special Purpose Outlet

Special purpose outlet connects your air conditioner
appliance or a heavy duty appliance with the desired power source.
This is very different to a usual outlet because of the ability to vary in
current rating in which an air conditioner appliance needs higher
current. This also applies to heating appliance like stove, oven, welding
machine, etc
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Special outlet gang Flush type special outlet

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10. Elbow Coupling

Elbow coupling is installed between two lengths of tube to allow
revise of direction, usually a 90° or 45° angle. These conduit are
usually female type because the two pipes perpendicularly connected
or diagonally connected. There are also threaded type usually a metal
material and male type but that is rarely seen.

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EMT Elbow Coupling Pvc Elbow Coupling

11. Condulet
Condulet has an oblong body with one open longitudinal side
and curved ends, and conduit coupling cores at various locations on
the body.  This coupling is usually installed as part of the entrance tube
going to the main breaker

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12. Utility Box

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Pvc type utility box

Surface type utility box

Utility Box is originally a circuit box responsible for holding fuses to

ensure that the electric grid doesn't overload and burn out. This If you notice
the ring finger, that is to control in opening the plier depending on the box that
is developed and improved that is why we have a surface type (white) ad flush
type (orange) which are buried part of the assembly. The ring finger is to
control the wire for attachment of either an outlet or a switch.

13. Square Box

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Square box is a box for more than 3 splices. This is installed in the
centre of 3 to 4 pipe connections. The size of this box differ on the sizes of
tube to attach and the wire sizes. This is usually installed next to panel board
which serve as a line distributor. The material of this box also has a PVC type
and both of this type always has a cover. Some square box with bigger sizes
are used as the main distributor after the panel board. They use this square
box as the main junction with bigger diameter hole for bigger metallic tube or
PVC tube. But this is rarely happening because in a house, we place all
splicing for lighting outlet at the ceiling while the convenience outlets special
outlets are passed through walls. The reason for this is to save the cost of
materials.
14. Electrical Junction Box
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Metallic junction box

Pvc Junction Box

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Electrical junction box is an inclusion housing for

electrical connections, to protect the splices of different wire connections and
provide a safety barricade.

15. Conductor wire

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Wire is best describe as a bendable metallic conductor, especially

one made of copper, usually insulated, and used to carry electric current to
supply us power to energize our equipment, appliances, etc. There are
different wire sizes that differs AWG#14
on application. Speaker
THHN Stranded wire wires are usually
stranded and duplex, telephone wire is coaxial because it has more than three
lines in every stroke or 4 strand and these are used to transmit
electromagnetic wave. Electrical use like extension cords are stranded and
duplex. We use different sizes for safety reason, like awg #14 is for lighting
outlets with breaker rate maximum of 15 Amperes, exceeding that, the
breaker will not trip off even when the insulation of #14 wire is melted. There
are two types of wire and these are solid wire ad stranded wire.
16. Cable tray
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Cable Tray

Cable tray is an assembly of sections and connected fittings forming a

solid structural system used to securely hold cables and raceways. We know
that raceways are mounted to walls as runway of conductors securely. Cable
trays are usually in top area or second floors but carry open wiring. They are
used to allocate cables from the source to the point of use.

17. Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC) (Electrical Tubing)

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 There are 2 kinds of electrical tubing, and this are the flexible tubing
that bends and cures freely and The rigid tubing which is fixed solid tube.
What we have here is the rigid non-metal. PVC pipe is a widely acknowledged
modern alternative to metal piping. It is cheaper solution with the strength,
versatility, durability, and easy installation process to back its
popularity. PVC is made of polyvinyl chloride, a widely used thermoplastic
material that can be folded into different curves. This is not advisable for
wiring under soil or covered with cement because it will rotten easily. In
underground or floor wiring, it is best to use the real steel tube to secure your
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Electrical tape is a type of pressure-sensitive tape used to protect

electrical wire splices and other materials that conduct electricity by providing
insulation. It can be made of vinyl plastics, as it stretches well and gives an
effective and long lasting insulation.
19. Circuit breaker

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Circuit breakers, plug in type or bolt type, act as resettable fuses.

These are automatically operated electrical switches that protect
electrical lines from overloading or short circuiting. They detect faults and then
stop the flow of electricity to protect the electrical line.

20. Panel Board

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Panel board is a material for electrical distribution line which divides an

electrical power supply into different lines with a different breaker rates
protecting for each line in a collective attachment. A panel board also serves
to protect branch circuits from overloads and short circuits.
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Direction. Answer the questions briefly. Refer to the rubrics given
below.
Write your answer in your activity notebook.
1. What is the benefit of knowing all those electrical supplies
and materials?
2. As a future electrician, how important is determining the
different electrical supplies and materials.
Rubrics
Content Very Good Good Fair
20 points 15 points 10 points

Students were able Student were able Students were

Knowledg to convey several to convey a few able to convey
e ideas on the topic ideas on the topic limited ideas on
and with a good degree with some degree of the topic with little
understandin of knowledge knowledge knowledge
g

Work was organized Work was Work was

and planned with organized and organized and
considerable planned with some planned with little
Accuracy
effectiveness effectiveness effectiveness

Students put Students put some Students put little

full effort into effort into this or no effort into
Effort this activity. activity. this activity.

What’s More

Directions. In your activity notebook, look around your house and see what
are the electrical supplies and materials that are available and list them all
and describe the function. Name at least 5 of them
example:
Switch – 2 gang flush type switch – it works to control the 2 bulb of my
father’s room

device material functions

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What I Have Learned

Hi there! Now that you know the different kinds of electrical hand tools
and its definition and description, you are ready to explore more by answering
the activity below.
Directions. Identify what is called for. Write answers in your activity notebook.
1. Panel board is a material for electrical _______ line which divides an
electrical power supply into different lines with a different breaker rates
protecting for each line in a collective attachment.
2. Entrance Cap assembly is often called a ______ cap.
3. Lock nut specially designed to inhibit its coming loose. It is usually having a
means of providing extra ______ between tube and the screw
4. Receptacle is an electrical _______ which the plug of an electrical device
may be implanted.  
5. Photocell switch is essentially a light dependent ______.
6. Switch is an electrical part that can disconnect or connect the conducting
path in an electrical _____, interfering the electric current or distracting it
from one conductor to another.
7. An air condition outlet connects your air conditioner appliance with the
desired _____ source. This is very different to a usual outlet because of
the ability to vary in current rating in which an air conditioner appliance
needs higher current
8. ______ are points on the wiring installation at which current is taken to
supply utilization equipment. Receptacle is a contact component installed
at the outlet for the connection of plug.
9. Elbow is installed between two lengths of tube to allow revise of direction,
usually a 90° or 45° angle.
10. Condulet has ______ body with one open longitudinal side and curved
ends, and conduit coupling cores at various locations on the body.

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11. Utility Box is originally a circuit box responsible for holding fuses to ensure
that the electric grid doesn't _______ and burn out.
12. Electrical junction box is an inclusion housing for electrical connections, to
protect the splices of different wire connections and provide a safety ____.
13. _________________ is best described as a bendable metallic conductor,
especially one made of copper, and used to carry electric current to
supply us power to energize our equipment, appliances, etc
14. __________ is an assembly of sections and connected fittings forming a
solid structural system used to securely hold cables and raceways
15. Circuit _________act as resettable fuses. These are automatically
operated electrical switches that protect electrical lines from overloading
or short circuiting. 

What Can I Do
Hi learners! Are you still there? There you are, stay tuned
for another exercise. This time let us practice through your eyes, identifying
the different electrical supplies and materials.

For the next activity, you will need to determine the materials involve in
the assembly. Write all you think is involve in this installed electrical circuits.

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Assessment 1
Congratulations learners! You have come this far. Take the
assessment to evaluate your learning and you’re finally done for this lesson.

Direction. Choose the correct answer of the following questions. Write the
answers in your activity notebook.

1. What material is needed to insulate all the splices and open wire
connection?
A. Electrical tape B. Masking tape
C. Plaster D. Wire conductor

2. What material do I need to secure more than two splice connection but not
more than 4 splice connection?
A. Juction box B. Receptacle
C. Square box D. Utility box

3. What material do we need to install a flange type outlet or switch?

A. juction box B. receptacle
C. square box D. utility box

4. Which of the following is an electrical

20 material needed for special purpose
use to energize a heavy duty equipment or appliance?

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 A. Air con Outlet B. convenience outlet
C. Receptacle outlet D. Lighting outlet

5. What is referred to be a fixed assembly where a breaker is attached?

A. Information board B. Panel board
C. Sign Board D. Square box

6. This is a material which is used to protect the electrical line by automatic

tripping whenever there is a short circuit. What is this?
A. Circuit breaker B. Fuse
C. Disconnecting switch D. Switch board

7. What material has different sizes and it serves as a path to provide electric
power?
A. Electric wire B. Electric raceways
C. Electric circuit D. Electric motor

8 Which of the following coupling are needed to secure the connections?

A. Connectors B. Condulents
C Lock nut D. Sealant

9. Which of the following raceways is ideal for installing for underground line
wiring?
A. Rigid Metallic Tube B. Rigid Nonmetallic Tube
C. Flexible Metallic Tube D. Flex Nonmetallic Tube

10. Which of the following is essentially a light dependent resistor?

A. Contactor B. Photo Cell
C. Lamp D. Solar cell

11. Which of the following is a weatherproof service drop entry point where
overhead power or telephone wires enter a building, or where wires
transition between overhead and underground cables?
A. Condulet B. Entrance cap
C. Metal tube D. Meter base

12. Which of the following are usually overhead or under raised floors but

carry open wiring. They are used to distribute cables from the source to the
point of use?
A. Cable trays B. Entrance line
C. Flexible PVC D. Switch board
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13. Which of the following is an electrical outlet into which the plug of an
electrical device may be inserted?
A. Lamp holder B. convenience
C. Receptacle D. Switches.

14. Which of the following is installed to connect two ends of fixed tube to
form a curve either 90 degrees or 45 degrees without bending the tube?
A. Condulet B. Connector coupling
C. Elbow coupling D. PVC pipe

15. Which is a component of an electrical line which divides an electrical

power feed into branch circuits?
A. Circuit breaker B. Fuse
C. Panel board D. Switch board

Additional Activity
Directions. List at least 10 basic electrical materials that are present in your house and rate them by ranking the ten items you listed.
Indicate your reason why is it most important in your house
Name of electrical Rank Reason of importance
materials

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Rubrics
Content Fair Good Very Good
10 points 15 points 20 points
Knowledge and Students were able Student were able to Students were able
understanding to convey limited convey a few ideas to convey several
ideas on the topic on the topic with ideas on the topic
with little knowledge some degree of with a good degree
knowledge of knowledge
Accuracy Work was organized Work was organized Work was organized
and planned with and planned with and planned with
little effectiveness some effectiveness effectiveness
Effort Students put little or Students put some Students put full
no effort into this effort into this activity. effort into this
activity. activity.

Lesson Basic Electrical Symbols in

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Electrical Plan
 What I Need to Know

This lesson was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to
help you master the competencies in Industrial Arts – Electrical Installation
and Maintenance Grade 10. The scope of this lesson permits it to be used in
many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be
changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The content of this lesson comprised of the information about the

electrical hand tools with the following objectives:

 Identify different electrical symbols found in electrical plan

 Know their description and meaning

 Perform how to read basic electrical plan

 Appreciate the benefit of knowing different electrical symbols

found in electrical plan.

What I Know
Hello learners! Before you will start to explore this lesson, let us
determine your stock knowledge about Electrical hand tools. Try this test.
Direction. Identify the different electrical symbols drawn. Write answers in
your activity notebook

1. Which of the following electrical symbol is found in electrical plan is 3 gang

switch?
A. S3 25 B. S3w

C. D. S
2. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents a panel
board?
A. B.
C. D.

3. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents a range

outlet?
A. B. 3

C. 2 D. R

4. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents a lighting

bulb outlet?
A. . B.

C. 2 D.

5. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents dimmer

switch?
A. B.

C. D.

6. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents a duplex

outlet?
A. B. 3

C. 2 D.

7. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents a

telephone jack line?

A. B.

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C. D.

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8. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents a
buzzer?

A. B.

C. D

9. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents bell?

A. B.

C. D

10. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents push
button?

A. B.

C. D.
11. Which electrical symbol does not exist?

A. B.

C. D

12. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents wall type
or wall mounted installation?

A. B.

F
C. D.

13. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents a special
purpose outlet?

A. B.

F
C. D.
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14. What does this electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represent
weather proof outlet?
A. B.
WP

C. 2 D. R

15. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents a

location on where to splice a joint connections?

A. F C. J

E
B. D. R

What’s In

Remember that installation does not perform without a guide. Hand

tools help us perform the installation. It was said that installation is not easy
although we were able to make extra care to our hand tools which make a
task more accessible. But installation will be more accessible and safe if you
have an electrical plan.
If you can still recall your lesson in your Module 1 Electrical Installation
and maintenance, they are all about the different tools. How do we know what
we need for installation? Electrical plan is what we electricians use as our
basis of installation and also estimate our time and money. But what we see
are all symbols. It does not tell us what material to use. What? Then how can
we install electrical line or detect a fault or trace a problem during
maintenance?

What’s New
Do you know that electrical symbols have many message to us to
deliver for electrician whenever we saw them? Electrical symbols are a
message to us. It represents what we need to buy or prepare before we start

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working, not only that, it also tells us what tools do we must have to execute
that assembly. It is through electrical plan that we can prepare how much we
need to materialize all the needs to make the project complete and can be
utilized by clients. I want you to look at this picture as your activity. Today we will
learn all about the different electrical symbols found in the electrical plan. Are
you ready?

Direction: Look at on this lay out clearly. What do you think the symbols
represent?

What Is It
Hello, how are you doing? Can you still recall those
electrical symbols back in your exploratory lesson? Those symbols are
generally electrical symbols including electrical lay outing and very few are
found in an electrical plan, Electrical plan is drawn by electrical planner in the
same scale as a working plan. This plan introduce to us all the electrical
devices, controllers, outlets that are planned for installation in either
underground, ceiling or wall. The electrical plan shows us also the manner of
installing this apparatus.

The table shows the different electrical symbols and their equivalents

Symbol Meaning Materials involve

Incandescent bulb Lamp holders, lighting fixture,

Fluorescent bulb, Florescent holders with a

tube bulb ballast and starter and tube
light

S Single switch Switch, flush or surface type

utility box, connectors, lock
nut and screw.
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 S2 Duplex switch or two
gang switch
2 switch assembly, flush or
surface type utility box,
connectors, lock nut and
screw

S3 Triplex switch or two

gang switch
3 switch assembly, flush or
surface type utility box,
connectors, lock nut and
screw

S3w 2 separate switch

controlling a single
2 1-gang switch assembly, 2
utility box, locknuts and screw,
lighting outlet travelling wire, flexible or rigid
pipe for traveller wire, and
clamps and connectors.
Floor mounted and 2 gang outlet assembly, utility
wall mounted duplex box, connectors, locknuts and
convenience outlet screw
Floor mounted and 3 gang outlet assembly, utility
wall mounted triplex box, connectors, locknuts and
convenience outlet screw

Wall mounted triplex 3 gang outlet assembly, utility

weather proof box, weather proof case with a
convenience outlet cover, connectors, locknuts
Wp
intended for outdoor and screw
use
Floor mounted and A 1 3-hole outlet (NEMA type)
R R wall mounted range with ground assembly, utility
outlet intended for box, connectors, locknuts and
heavy duty like screw.
welding works,
heating equipments
Special purpose A 1 3-hole outlet (NEMA type)
outlet intended for with ground assembly, utility
specific intention like box, connectors, locknuts and
air conditioners, screw
water heaters,
microwave, etc.,
Panel board where all Panel board housing, circuit
breakers or MCB are breakers, depending on type
attached to control of number of hole slots, screw,
specific power locknuts and connectors
distribution
Bell Bell assembly with case, and
a switch of either push button
type or knife type, connecting
wires with grounding system

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 Buzzer Bell assembly with case, and
a switch of either push button
type or knife type, connecting
wires with grounding system
Loud speaker Loud speaker assembly with
case, connecting wires with
grounding system and a
NEMA type wire and male
plug (3 pin)
Push Button Push button switch assembly
with case, connecting wires
with grounding system
Door bell A push button switch for bell
sounding usually installed in
gates post area.
Telephone jack Telephone assembly with
case, connecting wires with
grounding system

Earth Ground30 Wire connection from an

apparatus ground connecting
section towards the soil with a
non-current carrying metal
Ceiling /wall fan An appliance assembly with
F wire connection directly to the
F
electrical line with a control
switch
J Juction box An hexagonal box cover,
screw, couplings and locknuts
Fire alarm station for Fire alarm control assembly
F monitoring and control panel where control
resetting area switches are assembled
Fire alarm bell for Fire alarm bell assembly with
F
sound alarm a switch where we press to
sound the fire alarm bell

Direction. Answer the questions briefly. Refer to the rubrics given

below.
1. What is the benefit of knowing all those electrical symbols in
the electrical plan?
2. As a future electrician, how important is determining the
different types of electrical symbol that are found in the
electrical plan.
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Rubrics
Content Fair10 points Good Very Good
15 points 20 points
Students were able Student were able to Students were able to
Knowledge to convey limited convey a few ideas convey several ideas
and ideas on the topic on the topic with on the topic with a
understanding with little knowledge some degree of good degree
knowledge of knowledge
Work was organized Work was Work was organized
and planned with organized and and planned with
Accuracy
little effectiveness planned with some considerable
effectiveness effectiveness
Students put little or Students put some Students put full
Effort no effort into this effort into this activity. effort into this
activity. activity.

What’s More

What’s up! Now that you know the different names and images of
basic electrical symbols that are found in electrical plan, try to do this

Activity 1
Directions. In your activity notebook, Look around your house and draw a
draft and see what are the outlets, switches or any apparatus installed in your
house. Make a table and name the symbols that are available and the
material.

Example:
Incandescent bulb

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 S Single switch
S2 Duplex switch or two gang switch

S3 Triplex switch or two gang switch

S3w 2 separate switch controlling a single lighting outlet

wall mounted duplex convenience outlet

Floor mounted and wall mounted range outlet

R R intended for heavy duty like welding works, heating
equipments
Special purpose outlet intended for specific
intention like air conditioners, water heaters,
microwave, etc.,
Panel board where all breakers or MCB are
attached to control specific power distribution

What I Have Learned

Hi there! Did you enjoy your activity? We are hoping that you are
having fun while learning. I want you to try this.
Directions. Matching type: Match column A with column B. Write answers in
your activity notebook.
1. A. Special purpose outlet
B. Duplex switch
C. Triplex switch
2.
D. Panel board
E. Range outlet
3. F. Telephone jack
G. Bell
H. 3way switch
4. S2 I.
J.
Florescent lamp
Incandescent lamp
K. Door bell
5. S3 L. Buzzer
M. Push button
N. Loud speaker
6. S3w O. Duplex convenience outlet

7.
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8.
R R

9.

10.

11.

12

13

14

15.

What Can I Do
Hi learners! Are you still there? There you are, stay tuned for another
exercise. This time let us practice more on determining the materials needed
base on the electrical plan.

Activity 2:

Direction: For the next activity, you will need to determine what are the
materials involved in your first activity (What’s more).

Example:
Incandescent bulb - a 5 watch bulb with surface
type receptacle and screw.

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 S Single switch -…….
S2 Duplex switch or two gang switch

S3 Triplex switch or two gang switch

S3w 2 separate switch controlling a single lighting outlet

wall mounted duplex convenience outlet

Floor mounted and wall mounted range outlet

R R intended for heavy duty like welding works, heating
equipments
Special purpose outlet intended for specific
intention like air conditioners, water heaters,
microwave, etc.,
Panel board where all breakers or MCB are
attached to control specific power distribution

Assessment 2

Congratulations learners! You have come this far. Take the

assessment to evaluate your learning and you’re finally done in lesson 2.
Direction. Identify the different electrical symbols drawn. Write your
answers in your activity notebook

1. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents a location

on where to splice a joint connections?

A. F C. J

E
B. D. R

2. Which of the following electrical symbol is found in electrical plan is 3 gang

switch?
A. S3 B. S3w
C. D. S
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3. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents a panel
board?
A. B.
C. D.

4. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents a range

outlet?
A. B. 3

C. 2 D. R

5. What does this electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represent
weather proof outlet?
A. B.
WP

C. 2 D. R

6. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents a lighting

bulb outlet?
A. . B.

C. 2 D.

7. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents dimmer

switch?
A. B.

C. D.

8. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents wall type
or wall mounted installation?

A. B.

F
C. D.

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9. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents a
telephone jack line?

A. B.

C. D.

10. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents a

buzzer?

A. B.

C D.

11. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents bell?

A. B.

B. D

.
12. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents push
button?

A. B.

C. D.

13. Which electrical symbol does not exist?

A. B.

C. D

14. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents a special
purpose outlet?

A. B.

F
C. D.

15. Which electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represents a duplex
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 outlet?
A. B. 3

C. 2 D.

Summary
This module has helped you with full understanding of the electrical
materials and the symbols that are found on electrical plan. Symbols of
resistors, breakers, fuse, inductors, connections, grounds, etc they are not
drawn in electrical plan but only on electrical lay out and schematic diagram
where you can find them. There are several electrical symbols but only few
are found in the electrical plan.

The materials we use are more specified because of the presence of

an electrical plan. We are able to identify the different electrical materials and
their purpose and how they work for electrical installation. With the help of our
electrical plan, we were able to identify what specific material do we need or
what material do our client need for installation of electrical system in their
place.

Electrical plan primary purpose is for us to have a guide. Guide for

inspection when we complete our work. Guide us to identify the fault when we
perform trouble shooting or repair of an electrical system. Guide us to what
materials do we need and guide us in how much do we need to spend for a
certain project.

The collaboration of understanding of this module which is about

electrical supplies and materials and the electrical symbols found in electrical
plan, makes you prepare the right material to buy or use and right tool to
prepare. Some misunderstood that electrical layout, electrical plan, electrical
line diagram, and electrical schematic diagram are just the same. Yes its true,
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they are all the same but differ on their purpose, electrical plan tells us what to
prepare, electrical lay out help us where to splice, electrical lie diagram help
us where to put the apparatus and schematic diagram helps us understand
the flow of the power system.

Post-Test
Here we are for our final assessment for this module. Take this
assessment with honesty to prove yourself if you are capable of the skill.

1. What material is used to hold connections in inside box?

A. Clamp B. Connector coupling
C. Lock nut D. Wire clip

2. Which of the following electrical symbols found in electrical plan is 3 gang

switch?
A. S3 B. S3w

B. D. S

3. The symbol S3 is an installation of what material?

A. 3 switches installed to a 3 hole case cover in top of utility box
B. 3 outlet installed to a 3 hole case cover in top of utility box
C. Single switch with a traveler to control light in two station
D. 3 gang switch assembly installed in a utility box

4. What material do I need for symbol ?

A. panel board, circuit breakers, couplings and screw.

B. panel board, square box couplings and screw.
C. panel board, fuse, couplings and nails.
D. panel board, switch, and screw.

5. Which electrical materials is needed but is not found in electrical symbol?

A. Junction box B Panel board.
C. Pull box D. Utility box

6. This symbol in Electrical plan tells us that the material is to be installed at

the wall. Which is it?

F R
A. B.

C. C D. b
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7. Which electrical symbol found in electrical plan that represents a dimmer
switch?

A. B.

C. D. F

8. What material has different sizes and it serves as a path to provide electric
power?
A. Electric wire B. Electric raceways
C. Electric circuit D. Electric motor

9. Which electrical materials is needed but is not found in electrical symbol?

A. Clamps B Fan.
C. Outlets D. Switch

10. What electrical symbol is found in electrical plan that represent weather
proof outlet?

A. wp B.

C. 2 D. R

11. Which electrical symbol found in electrical plan that represents a location
on where to splice a joint connections?

A. F B. J

C. E D.
R

12. Which of the following is a weather proof service drop entry point where
overhead power or telephone wires enter a building, or where wires
transition
between overhead and underground cables?
A. Condulet B. Entrace cap
C. Metallic tube D. Meter base

13. Which material is needed to be installed going to the main breaker from
the entrance line?
A. Condulet B. Junction box
C. Pull box D. Metallic tube

14. What assembly of sections and connected fittings forming a solid

structural system is used to securely hold cables and raceways?

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 A. Cable tray B.Cable box
C. Cable Cabinet D. Raceways

15. What material is labeled with amperage installed inside panel board?
A. Fuse B. Circuit breaker
C. Special purpose switch D. Pull box breaker

Answer Key

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References

Department of Education, K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology

 and Livelihood Education Learning Module. Electrical Installation and
Maintenance 2018

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 Edition.
Wikipedia.com

Philippine Electrical Code 2009. Part 1, Chapter 1.

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