GODOWN WIRING CIRCUIT

AIM:

To provide electrical wiring for a typical warehouse

APPARATUS REQUIRED:

Range / Type
Sl.no Apparatus Quantity
(if any)

1 Miniature circuit breaker(MCB) 5A 1

2 One way switch (SPST) 5A 1

3 Two way switch (SPDT) 5A 2

4 Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) 36 W 3

5 Pipe Fixtures & connecting wires - As required

6 Junction box PVC 3

7 Lamp holders PVC 3

8 Switch boards PVC 3

DESCRIPTION:

The godown wiring method is popular for warehouses where there

is one entrance and the lighting should be on only in the occupied area.
Although this is a method of switch wiring that works quite well it does have
one drawback because the lighting will work for only one occupant in one
area.

If an additional person enters the warehouse and turns on the

switch near them then it will turn off the light where the first person is located.
The traditional godown wiring method is explained here starting with the
layout of a warehouse application. For simplicity, the warehouse has three
lights and three switches with equal spacing in between. This design could be
adjusted and adapted to any size warehouse and adjustments to the size of
the circuit will need to be adjusted for the total load, or watts of the actual
lighting that will be used and the size of the wire will need to be adjusted for
voltage drop in a large warehouse or building.

PRECAUTIONS (IF ANY):

1. Supply must be switched off while connecting the circuit.

2. Do not stand on wet floor.
3. Ensure hands are dry.
4. Keep the breakers and fuse in open condition.

PROCEDURE:

1. Take pipes and joints of sufficient quantity and dimensions.

2. Connect the pipes and other fixtures as in pipe layout diagram.
3. After observing the precautions, start connecting the circuit as per the
circuit diagram.
4. Ensure the connections are correct and firm.
5. Energize the circuit with single phase ac supply.
6. Close the switches and verify the working of all lights and fixtures.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Godown Observation Table

S1 S2 S3 L1 L2 L3

OFF OFF OFF DARK DARK DARK

ON OFF OFF BRIGHT DARK DARK

ON ON OFF DARK BRIGHT DARK

ON ON ON DARK DARK BRIGHT

VIVA QUESTIONS

1. How do you select type of light required for a godown?

2. What are the factors to be considered for fixing the exhaust fan for a
godown?
3. Do we need to fix smoke sensor in a godown.
4. Is fire extinguisher required in a godown?
5. What happens if the breaker in the circuit is removed?
6. What is the need for both fuse and breaker in a circuit?
7. What is the difference between fuse and circuit breaker?

RESULT: