Department of Education

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

SUPPLEMENTARY
LEARNING MATERIALS
for Junior High School
Learners

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

GRADE 9
Electrical Installation and Maintenance
(Module 8)

LEARNING COMPETENCY:
LO1. PLAN AND PREPARE WORK FOR A SPECIFIC JOB ORDER
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 HOW TO USE THIS SUPPLEMENTARY LEARNING
MATERIALS
Before you start answering the module, I want you to set aside other
tasks that will disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple
instructions below to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every
page of this module.
2. Write on your notebook or any writing pad the concepts about the
lessons. Writing enhances learning, that is important to develop
and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

Lighting fixtures

EXPECTATIONS

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

1. determine the uses of lighting fixtures;
2. enumerate the different types of lamp; and
3. value the importance of lighting fixtures.

PRETEST

Directions: Read the questions carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your
answer on your activity notebook.

1. An electrical device that contains an electric lamp that provides illumination.

A. light fixture B. fluorescent fixture C. light frame D. fluorescent frame

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 2. Types of lighting fixture that are hidden behind a translucent dome typically made of glass,
with some combination of frosting and surface texturing to diffuse the light.
A. ceiling dome B. floor lamp C. table lamp D. recessed light

3. Often called lamps, as in table lamp or desk lamp. In technical terminology, the lamp is
the light source.
A. track light fixture C. pendant light fixture
B. surface mounted light D. portable light fixture

4. Which of the following is the type of a special purpose light?

A. accent light B. ceiling dome C. floor lamp D. table lamp

5. Protective housing is concealed behind a ceiling or wall, leaving only the fixture itself
exposed.
A. ceiling dome B. floor lamp C. table lamp D. recessed light

6. Indirect lighting recessed into the ceiling in a long box against a wall
A. cove light B. emergency light C. troffer light D. traffic light

7. Used to illuminate walkways, parking lots, roadways, building exteriors and architectural
details, gardens, and parks.
A. ceiling dome C. surface mounted light
B. outdoor lighting D. dock light

8. It is mounted below kitchen wall cabinets.

A. ceiling light B. cove light C. Sconce D. under cabinet

9. The following are example of fuel lamp except one.

A. Betty lamp B. Butter lamp C. Carbide lamp D. ceiling light

10. The translucent dome mates with a ring that is mounted flush with the ceiling.
A. track light fixture C. pendant light fixture
B. surface mounted light D. enclosed ceiling dome

LOOKING BACK

Directions: Arrange the following steps in assembling a fluorescent lighting fixture. Write
numbers 1 to 7 on the space provided for.
_______.a. Test for open circuit, short circuit, and ground circuit using VOM

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_______ b. Mount the ballast on the middle part of the housing frame using screwdriver and
diagonal plier with your screws and nuts
_______c. Connect the lighting fixture to a power line after the test using VOM
_______d. Attached the lamp holder on both ends of the metal housing frame using a screwdriver
and diagonal plier
______e. Cover the internal parts of the lamp with the housing frame
______ f. Connect all the wires from the terminals of the lamp holders, starter holder, and the
ballast by following the wire connection
______g. Place the starter firmly on the starter holder by rotating it clockwise

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

A light fixture (US English), light fitting (UK English), or luminaire is an electrical device
that contains an electric lamp that provides illumination. All light fixtures have a fixture body and
one or more lamps. The lamps may be in sockets for easy replacement—or, in the case of
some LED fixtures, hard-wired in place.
Fixtures may also have a switch to control the light, either attached to the lamp body or
attached to the power cable. Permanent light fixtures, such as dining room chandeliers, may have
no switch on the fixture itself, but rely on a wall switch.
Fixtures require an electrical connection to a power source, typically AC mains power, but
some run on battery power for camping or emergency lights. Permanent lighting fixtures are
directly wired. Movable lamps have a plug and cord that plugs into a wall socket.
Light fixtures may also have other features, such as reflectors for directing the light,
an aperture (with or without a lens), an outer shell or housing for lamp alignment and protection,
an electrical ballast or power supply, and a shade to diffuse the light or direct it towards a
workspace (e.g., a desk lamp). A wide variety of special light fixtures are created for use in
the automotive lighting industry, aerospace, marine and medicine sectors.
Portable light fixtures are often called lamps, as in table lamp or desk lamp. In technical
terminology, the lamp is the light source, which, in casual terminology, is called the light bulb.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) recommends the term luminaire for
technical use.

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Fixture Type
Light fixtures are classified by how the fixture is installed, the light function or lamp type.
Free-standing or portable

• Table lamp fixtures, standard lamp fixtures, and office task light luminaires.
o Balanced-arm lamp is a spot light with an adjustable arm such as anglepoise, RAMUN
or Luxo L1.
o Gooseneck lamp
o Nightlight
• Floor Lamp
o Torch lamp or torchières are floor lamps with an upward-facing shade. They provide
general lighting to the rest of the room.
o Gooseneck lamp
• Bouillotte lamp: see Bouillotte
Fixed

• Ceiling Dome – Also called the light source(s) are hidden behind a translucent dome typically
made of glass, with some combination of frosting and surface texturing to diffuse the light.
These can be flush-mount fixtures mounted into the ceiling, or semi-flush fixtures separated
by a small distance (usually about 3–12").
o Open ceiling dome – the translucent dome is suspended a short distance below the ceiling
by a mechanism that is hidden with the exception of a screw-knob or other device
appearing on the outer dome face, and pulling this knob releases the dome
o Enclosed ceiling dome The translucent dome mates with a ring that is mounted flush with
the ceiling
• Recessed light – the protective housing is concealed behind a ceiling or wall, leaving only the
fixture itself exposed. The ceiling-mounted version is often called a downlight.
o "Cans" with a variety of lamps – this term is jargon for inexpensive down lighting products
that are recessed into the ceiling, or sometimes for up lights placed on the floor. The name
comes from the shape of the housing. The term "pot lights" is often used in Canada and
parts of the US.
o Cove light – indirect lighting recessed into the ceiling in a long box against a wall.
o Troffer – recessed fluorescent light fixtures, usually rectangular in shape to fit into a drop
ceiling grid.

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• Surface-mounted light – the finished housing is exposed, not flush with the surface
o Chandelier
o Pendant light – suspended from the ceiling with a chain or pipe
o Sconce – provide up or down lights; can be used to illuminate artwork, architectural
details; commonly used in hallways or as an alternative to overhead lighting.
o Track lighting fixture – individual fixtures ("track heads") can be positioned anywhere
along the track, which provides electric power.
o Under-cabinet light – mounted below kitchen wall cabinets
o Display Case or Showcase light – shows merchandise on display within an enclosed case
such as jewelry, grocery stores, and chain stores.
o Ceiling fan – May sometimes have a light, often referred to as a light kit mounted to it.
o Emergency lighting or exit sign – connected to a battery backup or to an electric circuit
that has emergency power if the mains power fails
o High- and low-bay lighting – typically used for general lighting for industrial buildings and
often big-box stores
o Strip lights or Industrial lighting – often long lines of fluorescent lamps used in
a warehouse or factory

• Outdoor lighting and landscape lighting – used to illuminate walkways, parking

lots, roadways, building exteriors and architectural details, gardens, and parks. Outdoor light
fixtures can also include forms similar to indoor lighting, such as pendants, flush or close-to-
ceiling light fixtures, wall-mounted lanterns and dome lights.
o High-mast, usually pole – or stanchion-mounted – for landscape, roadways, and parking
lots
o Bollard – A type of architectural outdoor lighting that is a short, upright ground-mounted
unit typically used to provide cutoff type illumination for egress lighting, to light walkways,
steps, or other pathways.
o Solar lamp
o Street light
o Yard light

Special-purpose lights
• Accent light – Any • Christmas lights – also • Exit sign
directional light that called fairy lights or • Flood light
highlights an object or twinkle lights and are • Safelight (for use in
attracts attention to a often used a darkroom)
particular area at Christmas and other • Safety lamp (for use
• Background light – for use holidays for decoration. in coal mines)
in video production • Dock light - provides light • Searchlight (for military
• Blacklight for boating safety. and advertising use)
Typically affixed atop
Security lighting
pilings or directly upon the
dock floor itself.
• Emergency light –
provides minimal light to a

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 building during a power
outage.

• Step light • Theatrical •

• Strobe light o Stage lighting
• Task light instrument
• Traffic light o Intelligent lighting
o Followspot
• Wallwasher

Lamp Types

• Arc lamps
Xenon arc lamp, Yablochkov candle

• Fluorescent
Fluorescent lamp, compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), Induction lamp, blacklight.

• Fuel lamps
Betty lamp, butter lamp, carbide lamp, gas lighting, kerosene lamp, oil lamp, rush
light, torch, candle, Limelight, gas mantle
Safety lamps: Davy lamp and Geordie lamp

• Gas-discharge lamp and high-intensity discharge lamp (HID)

Mercury-vapor lamp, Metal-halide (HMI, HQI, CDM), Sodium vapor or "high-pressure
sodium"

• Neon sign

• Incandescent lamp
A-lamp, Parabolic aluminized reflector lamp (PAR), reflector lamp (R), bulged reflector
lamp (BR) (refer to lamp shapes)

• Obsolete types: limelight, carbon button lamp, Mazda (light bulb), Nernst glower
• Novelty: Lava lamp
• Special purpose: heat lamp, Globar, gas mantle
• Halogen – special class of incandescent lamps

• Nuclear: self-powered lighting

• Plasma lamp
• LED (solid-state lighting)

ACTIVITIES 7
Directions: Out of recyclable materials, design and make your own lighting fixture

REMEMBER

A light fixture (US English), light fitting (UK English), or luminaire is an electrical device
that contains an electric lamp that provides illumination. All light fixtures have a fixture body and
one or more lamps. The lamps may be in sockets for easy replacement—or, in the case of
some LED fixtures, hard-wired in place.
Fixtures may also have a switch to control the light, either attached to the lamp body or
attached to the power cable. Permanent light fixtures, such as dining room chandeliers, may have
no switch on the fixture itself, but rely on a wall switch.
Fixtures require an electrical connection to a power source, typically AC mains power, but
some run on battery power for camping or emergency lights. Permanent lighting fixtures are
directly wired. Movable lamps have a plug and cord that plugs into a wall socket.

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Directions: Give at least 3 types of lamp and give an example of each lamp
Lamp Type Example

POST TEST
Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Mounted below kitchen wall cabinets.

A. ceiling light B. cove light C. Sconce D. under cabinet

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2. The following are example of fuel lamp except one.
A. Betty lamp B. Butter lamp C. Carbide lamp D. ceiling light

3. The translucent dome mates with a ring that is mounted flush with the ceiling.
A. track light fixture C. pendant light fixture
B. surface mounted light D. enclosed ceiling dome

4. An electrical device that contains an electric lamp that provides illumination.

A. light fixture B. fluorescent fixture C. light frame D. fluorescent frame

5. Types of lighting fixture that are hidden behind a translucent dome typically made of glass,
with some combination of frosting and surface texturing to diffuse the light.
A. ceiling dome B. floor lamp C. table lamp D. recessed light

6. Often called lamps, as in table lamp or desk lamp. In technical terminology,

the lamp is the light source
A. track light fixture B. pendant light fixture
C. surface mounted light D. portable light fixture

7. Indirect lighting recessed into the ceiling in a long box against a wall.
A. cove light B. emergency light C. troffer light D. traffic light

8. Used to illuminate walkways, parking lots, roadways, building exteriors and architectural
details, gardens, and parks.
A. ceiling dome B. surface mounted light
C. outdoor lighting D. dock light

9. Which of the following is the type of a special purpose light

A. accent light B. ceiling dome C. floor lamp D. table lamp

10. Protective housing is concealed behind a ceiling or wall, leaving only the fixture itself
exposed.
A. ceiling dome B. floor lamp C. table lamp D. recessed light

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ANSWER KEY
Pre test Post test

1. A 1. D
2. A 2. D
3. D 3. D
4. A 4. A
5. D 5. D
6. A 6. D
7. B 7. A
8. D 8. C
9. D 9. A
10. D 10. A

REFERENCES

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_fixture
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightbulb_socket

NAME OF WRITER: Jean Carlo B. Marquez

Position: Teacher 1
School: Muntinlupa National High School Tunasan Annex
Schools Division Office: Muntinlupa City

NAME OF CONTENT VALIDATOR: Gerry V. Domalanta

Position: Master Teacher I
School: Pedro E. Diaz High School
Schools Division Office: Muntinlupa

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