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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Industrial Arts (Electrical Installation
and Maintenance)
Quarter 1 – Module 1
Installing Electrical Lighting System,
Auxiliary Outlets and Lighting Fixtures
Department of Education • Republic of the Philippines
Technical-Livelihood Education – Industrial Arts Grade 10
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Installing Electrical Lighting System,
Auxiliary Outlets and Lighting System
First Edition, 2020

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
What This Module is About…………………………………………………. i
How to Learn from this Module…………………………………………......ii
Icons of this Module……………………………………………………..…. iii
What I Know………………………………………………………………….vi
WHAT I NEED TO KNOW………………………………………………….1
LESSON 1: Wires and Cables
What I Need to Know………………………………………….2
What I Know………………………………………………...….3
What’s In………………………………………………………...5
What’s New……………………………………………….….…6
What is it………………………………………………………...7
What’s More………………………………………………….... 8
What I Have Learned …………………………………………10
What I Can Do………………………………………………….11
Assessment 1 ………………………………………………… 12
LESSON 2: Common Electrical Symbols
What I Need to Know…………………………………………...14
What I Know……………………………………………………..15
What’s In…………………………………………………………16
What’s New……………………………………………………...17
What is It…………………………………………………………18
What’s More……………………………………………………..20
What I Have Learned…………………………………………...21
What I Can Do…………………………………………………..21
Assessment: (Post Test)…………………………………………………...22
Additional Activities…………………………………………………………23
Key to Answers…………………………………………………………. ….25
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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Industrial Arts (Electrical Installation
and Maintenance)
Quarter 1 – Module 1
Installing Electrical Lighting System,
Auxiliary Outlets and Lighting
Fixtures

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What This Module Is About
What would our lives be like without electricity? How do you feel
whenever a brownout occurs? A power interruption certainly throws our lives
off-balance, affecting so much of our activities whether this is in the home,
office, or industry. No doubt, electricity is a necessity. But how is it
transmitted? How it is controlled?
Electrical wires and cables, no doubt, play an important part roles in
our day-to-day lives and activities.
This module is designed to help you identify the significant
relationship between wires and cables, electrical symbols, wiring diagrams,
and flexible armored cable. Through this, you will gain a better understanding
on of the important uses of wires and cables in the transmission of electricity.

Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:
Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education - Industrial Arts
(Electrical Installation and Maintenance) Grade 10 Alternative Delivery Mode
(ADM) Module on Installing Electrical System, Auxiliary Outlets, and Lighting
Fixtures.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed, and reviewed
by educators from the 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 body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

At the end of this module the teacher must still assess whether learning
competencies were successfully met or another activity will be given to
enhance learning.

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 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 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 learner:

Welcome to the Technical-Livelihood Education - Electrical Installation
and Maintenance Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Installing
Electrical Lighting System, Auxiliary Outlets, and Lighting Fixtures .
The hand is one of the most symbolized parts of the human body. It is
often used to depict skill, action, and purpose. Through our hands, we may
learn, create, and accomplish great things beyond imagination. Hence, the
hand in this learning resource signifies that you, as a learner, is capable and
empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and skills at
your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!

How to Learn From This Module

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for in guided and independent learning at your own pace and
time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource
while being an active learner.
Icons of this Module
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the skills or

What I Need to Know
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.
This part includes an activity that aims
What I Know
to check what you already know about
the lesson to take. If you get all the
answers correct (100%), you may decide to
skip this module.
This is a brief drill or review to help you link the
What’s In
current lesson with the previous one.

In this portion, the new lesson will be

What’s New
introduced to you in various ways such
as a story, song, poem, problem opener,
activity or situation.

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 This section provides a brief discussion of the
What Is It
lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.
This comprises activities for independent
What’s More
practice to solidify your understanding and skills
of the topic. You may check the answers to the
exercises using the Answer Key at the end of
the module.
This includes questions or blank
What I Have Learned
sentence/paragraph to be filled in to
process what you learned from the lesson.
This section provides an activity which will help
What I Can Do
you transfer your new knowledge or skill into
real life situations or concerns.
This is a task which aims to evaluate your
Assessment
level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.
In this portion, another activity will be
Additional Activities
given to you to enrich your knowledge or
skill of the lesson learned. This also tends
retention of learned concepts.
This contains answers to all activities in
Answer Key
the module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References Richter, Herbert P. and Schwan, Creighton W.

Practical Electrical Wiring:16th Edition.
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., Edition (Feb 28 1991)

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part
of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.

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 2. Don’t Do not forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the
other activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with
it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do
not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that
you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful
learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You
can do it!

Pre-Test
Direction: Do not scan the pages of this module. Please answer the questions
that follows. Write your answer on a separate paper.

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1. These are conductors in 3.26mm or No.8AWG and smaller in sizes.
A. Wires B. Cables C. Solid wires D. Stranded wires
2. Which of the following electrical materials are larger than wires?
A. Wires B. Cables C. Solid wires D. Stranded wires
3. This contains of a group of wires twisted together to form a metallic string.
A. Wires B. Cables C. Solid wires D. Stranded wires
4. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 10 AWG wire in millimeter
(mm)?
A. 2.05mm B. 2.59mm C. 3.26mm D. 3.11mm
5. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 8 AWG wire in millimeter
(mm)?
A. 2.05mm B. 2.59mm C. 3.26mm D. 3.11mm
6. What do you call a plastic or metal material that is used for mounting of
convenient outlets and switches on walls?
A. Utility box B. Junction box C. Frames D. Fitting
7. This is an electrical material which consists only of a single conductor.
A. Cables B. Solid wires C. Wires D. Stranded wires
8. What is the appropriate tool used in cutting flexible armored cable?
A. Pliers B. Backsaw C. Hacksaw D. Knife
9. These are electrical materials that allow electric current to flow freely.
A. Insulator B. Rubber C. Metal D. Conductors
10. These are bare wires used for overhead transmission lines and for
ground wires.
A. Aluminum conductors B. Thermoplastic wires
C. Non-metallic sheathed cable C. Flat cord
11. Which of the following material has 2 or 3 conductors used for wiring
installation in buildings?
A. Welding cable B. Armored cable C. Royal cord D. Control cable
12. This is used to determine the conductor size for most applications.
A. National Electric Code B. NEMA
C. Philippine Electrical Code D. National Building Code
13. A copper conductor is to supply an air conditioning load which has a
nameplate rating of 22A. What size of THHN wire is safe and
economical?
A. 8.0mm B. 5.5mm C. 3.5mm D. 2.0mm
14. This wire or cable is used for radio frequency antenna installation, and
Radar transceiver installation.
A. Coaxial cable B. Royal cord C. Control cable D. Duralene
15. A wire used for wiring electric ranges, hot water heaters, stoves, and
hairdryers where both heat and moisture resistance is desirable.
A. Duralene B. Coaxial cable
C. Asbestos covered nickel cord D. Steel tape armored power cable

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 What I Need To Know
This module was designed and written just for you. It is here to help
you master the procedures in installing electrical lighting systems,
auxiliary outlets, and lighting fixtures. It includes instructions on how
to select and a install lighting system and auxiliary outlets. It also
helps you, the learners, to develop a sense of hard work in performing your job in
accordance to with the regulations set by the National Electrical Code and the
Philippine Electrical Code.

The scope of this module 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.
Learning Competencies:

TLE- Install Electrical Lighting System, Auxiliary Outlets and Lighting

Fixtures

The module is divided into three lessons, namely:

 Lesson 1 – Wires and Cables
 Lesson 2 – Common Electrical Symbols

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. understand the application of wires and cables in accordance with PEC
standard;
2. explain the standards in the installation of the lighting system and auxiliary
outlets using wires and cables;
3. explain the conversion table of conductors;
4. identify the common electrical symbols; and
5. draw the different electrical diagrams.

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Lesson
Wires and Cables
1

What I Need to Know

Are you ready for another exciting learning experience? In this lesson you,
are expected to achieve the following objectives:

Learning Competencies:
TLE- Install electrical lighting system, auxiliary outlets, and lighting fixtures.

 Lesson 1 Wires and Cables

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. understand the application of wires and cables in accordance with PEC
standard.

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 What I Know

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. Which of the following are bare solid or stranded conductor used for overhead
transmission lines and ground wires?
A. Aluminum or copper conductor
B. Non-metallic sheathed cable (type NM)
C. Thermoplastic covered fixture wire (type TF)
D. Aluminum PE or copper insulated line wire
2. This wire is used for building wiring installation in dry and wet locations and
flame retardant and moisture resistant wire.
A. Thermoplastic portable cords (types SJT & ST)
B. Thermoplastic wire (type TW)
C. Control cable (braided type)
D. Flat cord (type SPT)
3. This wire is used for wiring motorized engines and appliances with high
temperature, and for switch board wiring.
a. Temperature type ((type HI)
b. Control cable
c. Asbestos covered nickel cord
d. Steel tape armored power cable with ground wire
4. Which of the following is a multi-conductor cable generally used for interior
wiring installations in dry and wet locations?
a. Power cable
b. Nonmetallic sheathed cable
c. Royal cable
d. Submersible pump cable
5. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 8 AWG wire in millimeter?
a. 2.05mm b. 2.59mm c. 3.26mm d. 3.11mm
6. Which of the following equivalent diameter size of number 10 AWG wire in
millimeter (mm)?
a. 2.05mm b.2.59mm c. 3.26mm d. 3.11mm
7. What is the appropriate tool used in cutting flexible armored cable?
a. Pliers b. Backsaw c. Hacksaw d. Knife
8. What do you call a plastic or metal material that is used for mounting of
convenient outlets and switches on walls?
a. Fittings b. Frames c. Junction box d. Utility box

9. Which of the following safety devices automatically cuts off current that
exceeds the circuit rating?
a. Circuit b. Circuit breaker c. Conduit d. Galvanic reaction

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10. It is used for branching conductors and enclosing splices.
a. Frames b. Fittings c. Junction box d. Utility box
11. This is the process of removing sharp edges or burrs left after cutting the pipe.
a. Finishing b. Reaming c. Shaping d. Smoothing
12. It is the maximum recommended number of 8.0mm (no.8 AWG) wires
A 20mm (3/4 inch) diameter conduit can accommodate.
a. 6 b. 8 c. 10 d. 12
13. What size of conduit can accommodate at least ten (10) 8.0mm
(No.8 AWG) wires?
a. 3/8 b.1/2 c.3/4 d.1 ¼
14. What is the standard length of rigid metallic conduit?
a. 10ft. b. 12ft. c.14ft. d. 20ft.
15. It is a short length conduit or tubing which is used to extend a conduit system
and also used between conduit and tubing such as boxes or enclosures
between two boxes.
a. connector b. condulets c. coupling d. nipple

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 What’s In

This lesson deals with the basic provisions in Electrical Installation and
Maintenance set by the standards of the Philippine Electric Code and the National
Electrical Manufacturers Association. The purpose of this is to remind the owners of
the hazards brought from the misuse of electricity and let them establish safety
measures of the property.The purpose of this is for the safety measures of the
property and the owner from the hazards brought from misuse of electricity.

Notes to the Teacher

Did you successfully identify and describe the terms related
to wires and cables? By this time, you know the important
terms about wires and cables. To step up your understanding,
let us find the relationship among between the terms related
to the types and sizes of wires and cables.

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 What’s New

Definition of Terms:

 Wires - are those conductors in 3.26mm or no.8AWG and smaller in sizes.

 Cables - on the other hand, are those which are larger than wires. So, wires
are small cables while cables are big wires.

Wires and Cables are either:

 Stranded wire - it contains of a group of wires twisted to form a metallic string.
 Solid - wire consists only of single conductors.
 AWG – American wire gauge used to measure the diameter of wires.
 Switch- An electrical material used to control the flow of current.
 Load – it is considered as the current consuming device.
 Wires – an electrical material where the current flows.
 Source – it is where the current is taken to supply energy to appliances and
gadgets.
 Flexible armored cable – used in building wiring installation and it is also used
in wet and dry location.
 Wiring diagram – these are used by electricians as their guide in installing
electrical wirings in buildings and houses.

The table below shows the conversion of conductors:

Table 1. Conversion Table of Conductors
American Wire Gauge (AWG) to Wire Diameter (mm)
Wire Gauge # Diameter in Wire Gauge # Diameter in
AWG Millimeter (mm) AWG Millimeter (mm)
# 40 AWG 0.078mm # 17AWG 1.150mm
# 39 AWG 0.088mm # 16AWG 1.291mm
# 38AWG 0.101mm # 15AWG 1.450mm
# 37AWG 0.114mm # 14AWG 1.628mm
#36AWG 0.127mm # 13AWG 1.829mm
# 35AWG 0.142mm # 12AWG 2.052mm
# 34AWG 0.160mm # 11AWG 2.300mm
# 33AWG 0.180mm # 10AWG 2.590mm
# 32AWG 0.203mm # 9AWG 2.910mm
# 31AWG 0.226mm # 8AWG 3.263mm
# 30AWG 0.254mm # 7AWG 3.674mm
# 29AWG 0.287mm # 6AWG 4.115mm
# 28AWG 0.320mm # 5AWG 4.621mm

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# 27AWG 0.360mm # 4AWG 5.189mm
# 26AWG 0.403mm # 3AWG 5.827mm

What is It

Let’s Discuss!

This module is written to introduce to the learner to the fascinating world of

electricity. It will not just arouse interest in electricity but hopefully will encourage the
learner to find the opportunity and see it as a money-making venture, whether as a
source of income or a lifelong career. Even if you do not pursue it as a career,
gaining an appreciation and working knowledge of electrical services can be useful
in your everyday lives.
This module has the hands- On practices in installation of the Electrical Lighting
System on Auxiliary Outlets and Lighting Fixtures. This module covers wires and
cables, electrical symbols, wiring diagrams, and installation activities using an
armored cable, n0n non- metallic sheathed cable, and flexible metallic tubing.
Wires are those conductors in 3.26mm or No. 8AWG and smaller in sizes.
Cables are those which are larger than wires. Therefore, wires are small cable while
cables are big wires.
Wires and cables ae either:
 Stranded wire- it contains a group of wires twisted to form a metallic
string.
 Solid wire- consist only of a single conductor.
Generally, wires and cables available in the market are even numbers in
American Wire Gauage.
Below is a simple schematic diagram of an electric circuit. Label the parts of the
circuit.

These are the

answers to the parts
of an electric circuit:
1. Load
2. Source of Current
(Battery)
3. Switch
4. Wires

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A complete circuit has different components. These are the components of a
complete circuit:
1. Source of current – this is where the electricity is taken to supply energy to
appliances and gadgets.
2. Switch – is used to control the flow of current.
3. Load – is considered as the current consuming device.
4. Wire – is used as the path of electric current.

In Electrical Installation and Maintenance, the the use of correct sizes of wires is
very important. The number of loads at home corresponds to the number of wires to
be used in the electrical installation at home. Another important consideration in
house wiring installation is the computation of loads. The most common sizes of
wires used are wires number 14 AWG and number 12 AWG. In lighting a circuit, the
number 14 AWG wire is used. While in convenience outlets, the number 12 AWG
size of wire is used. In the electrical installation, you should use the correct tools for
the right job. Safety measures are also taken up for the safety of the learners.
To avoid overloading, short circuit, and faulty wiring correct sizes of wires and
types of wires are used in the electrical installation. The sizes of wires determines
the current capacity the wires can carry. Bigger wires can carry a large amount of
current while small wires can carry a small amount of current. House wiring
installation uses small wires while electrical transmission lines uses big wires.
Types of Lighting Fixtures:
Most people take the light bulb for granted, a most common fixture we see
everywhere- in homes, offices, in the community.
The lamp is the most essential fixtures in electricity since it provides light during
the world’s dark hours.

Codes Governing Wiring Installation.

1. The Philippine Electrical Code-was established to ensure the safe practice
of electrical wiring. The PEC includes instructional safety standards on the
installation of electrical material and equipment such as lighting fixtures,
conduits, and motors.
2. The National Building Code-is implemented to safeguard life and property.

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 What’s More
Activity 1.1 General Electrical Symbols
A. Draw the Symbol of the following electrical Description:
1. Lightning Arrester-

2. Ground (Earth) –

3. Circuit Breaker-

4. Incandescent Lamp-

5. Duplex Convenience Outlet-

In Electrical Installation and Maintenance another important considerations are

the electrical symbols. One of the important considerations in Electrical Installation
and Maintenance is the presence of electrical symbols. They give information and
guidance to the people and specially especially to the electrician who will do the job.
Like for For the example, above the lightning arrester serves as the safety
device that will attract lightning above and bring it to the ground. The lightning
arrester It is typically installed at the top of the building. Lightning arrester was made
and installed in almost tall buildings in the cities to avoid electric shock and damage
of to the building.
Another is the ground (earth); it is connected to the appliances so that the
owner or user of the appliances cannot experience an electric shock. While a circuit
breaker is a device that will automatically shut off if there is an overload or short
circuit in the house or building.
An incandescent lamp is an electrical material that uses current to produce
light. For a duplex convenience outlet, it is a device wherein current is taken to
supply current to appliances and gadgets.
All these electrical symbols are useful in electrical wiring installation in houses
and buildings. Correct sizes of wires and cables are used in the electrical installation
to ensure safety to of the houses or buildings and most especially to the people who
stay to in that building or house.

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 What I Have Learned

From the lessons and discussions mentioned above, I learned that:

Electric current flows in any conductor, be it solid, liquid or gas. Conductors
are materials that allow an electric current to flow freely. Wires and cables are
conductors. An electric circuit is a closed path of electrons consisting of a source of
electricity connected to a load by conductors.
Wiring Materials and Devices:
According to NEMA 2020, wiring devices are current-carrying electrical
products to serve simply as a connection or control point for an electrical circuit.
Types of Wires and Cables

 Copper or Aluminum conductors

 Thermoplastic Wires (type TW)
 Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable (type NM)
 Flat Cord (type SPT)
 Intercom Cable
 Telephone Cable
 Welding Cable
 Temperature Wire
 Automotive Wire
 Asbestos Covered Nickel Cord
 Coaxial Cable
 N0n-Metallic Sheathed Cable
 Durex Wire
Guide to select wiring devices or materials

 Select well known industry manufacturer

 Find a project that has a multi- year warranty
 Ask for an easy and fast way to contact the manufacturers support
 Always ask for the manual of the item
 Select wiring devices according to the job requirements

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 What I Can Do

Activity 2
Let’s do more! Answer the following questions.

1. Directions: Match the electrical symbols in column A with the corresponding

description in column B. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Column A Column B

1. a. Power panel board

b. Battery
c. Buzzer
d. Crossed Wires connected
2. e. Ground (Earth)
f. Disconnected Switch
g. Loudspeaker

3.

4.

5.

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Well Done! I guess you are now ready for the next task.

Let’s sum up!

In this lesson, you were able to identify the terms related to wires and cables and
electrical symbols which is that are used in drawing and sketching electrical circuits.
Through this lesson, you were able to determines the sizes of wires and cables used
in electrical wiring installation. You are also given the opportunity to create and apply
the different skills learned in electrical installation and maintenance and used it in
solving real-life situations.

Assessment 1

Let’s find out what you have learned!

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following are is a bare solid or stranded conductor used for
overhead transmission lines and ground wires.
A. Aluminum or copper conductor
B. Non-metallic sheathed cable (type NM)
C. Thermoplastic covered fixture wire (type TF)
D. Aluminum PE or copper insulated line wire
2. This wire is used for building wiring installation in dry and wet locations and
flame retardant and moisture resistant wire.
a. Thermoplastic portable cords (types SJT & ST)
b. Thermoplastic wire (type TW)
c. Control cable (braided type)
d. Flat cord (type SPT)
3. This wire is used for wiring motorized engines and appliances with high
temperature, and for switch board wiring.
a. Temperature type ((type HI)
b. Control cable
c. Asbestos covered nickel cord
d. Steel tape armored power cable with ground wire
4. Which of the following is a multi-conductor cable generally used for interior
wiring installations in dry and wet locations?
a. Power cable

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 b. Nonmetallic sheathed cable
c. Royal cable
d. Submersible pump cable
5. What is the equivalent diameter size of the number 8 AWG wire in millimeter?
a. 2.05mm b. 2.59mm c. 3.26mm d. 3.11mm
6. Which of the following equivalent diameter size of the number 10 AWG wire in
millimeter (mm)?
a. 2.05mm b.2.59mm c. 3.26mm d. 3.11mm
7. What is the appropriate tool used in cutting flexible armored cable?
a. Pliers b. Backsaw c. Hacksaw d. Knife
8. What do you call a plastic or metal material that is used for mounting of
convenient outlets and switches on walls?
a. Fittings b. Frames c. Junction box d. Utility box
9. Which of the following safety devices automatically cuts off the current that
exceeds the circuit rating?
a. Circuit b. Circuit breaker c. Conduit d. Galvanic reaction
10. It is used for branching conductors and enclosing splices.
a. Frames b. Fittings c. Junction box d. Utility box
11. This is the process of removing sharp edges or burrs left after cutting the
pipe.
a. Finishing b. Reaming c. Shaping d. Smoothing
12. It is the maximum recommended number of 8.0mm (no.8 AWG) wires a
20mm (3/4 inch) diameter conduit can accommodate.
a. 6 b. 8 c. 10 d. 12
13. What size of conduit can accommodate at least ten (10) 8.0mm
(No.8 AWG) wires?
a. 3/8 b.1/2 c.3/4 d.1 ¼
14. What is the standard length of a rigid metallic conduit?
a. 10ft. b. 12ft. c.14ft. d. 20ft.
15. It is a short length conduit or tubing which is used to extend a conduit system
and also used between conduit and tubing such as boxes or enclosures
between two boxes.
a. connector b. condulets c. coupling d. nipple

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Lesson Common Electrical
2 Symbols

What I Need to Know

Are you ready for another fun learning experience? In this
lesson, you are expected to achieve the following objectives:
Learning Competencies:
TLE_ Install Electrical Lighting System, Auxiliary Outlets and Lighting
Fixture
 Lesson 2 Common Electrical Symbols

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Explain the standards in drawing the common electrical

Symbols in accordance with PEC and NEMA standard.

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 What I Know

Describe the symbols below.

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 What’s In
In our previous lesson, we discuss about the wires and cables that are used in
household and building wiring installation. Some of the common electrical symbols
are used in sketching or drawing electrical plans. In order for the electrician to have a
guide in household wiring, they must follow an electrical plan which uses electrical
symbols.

In this lesson, we will be dealing with the important electrical symbols that will
guide us in making electrical plans.

Notes to the Teacher

It is important that the learners must study the first lesson before
proceeding to the next lesson. The lessons are related to one another, and
making them allowing the learners to master the concepts prior to this lesson
will and ensure quality learning. At the end of this module, the teacher must
still assess whether the objectives were successfully achieved on another set
of activities shall be given to further enhance learning.

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 What’s New
Are you ready? Let’s Let us get to know the common electrical symbols!
Electrical Symbols are small drawings or pictograms used to represent many
electrical devices in a diagram or plan of an electrical circuit.
These symbols are used in sketching schematic diagrams and electrical plans
for numerous types of electrical activities. Practically, the electrical fixture found in
the house or building has a symbol that corresponds with the said fixture on an
electrical wiring diagram. These are very important guide for an electrician or
electrical worker, thus making the wiring easier to install.

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 What is it

Let’s Discuss!
Electrical symbols are divided into five basic categories. These are the following:
1. General outlets
2. Convenience receptacles
3. Switches
4. Panels, Circuits, and various components

 General outlets refer to various types of outlets and junction boxes. This type
of outlet can be used for a switch, appliance. or lighting fixtures such as
incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps, chandeliers.
 Convenience receptacles are outlets for power connection or source.
 Switches are indicated by the letter S. Some symbols, aside from the letters,
are used to designate the switch required. For example, a three-way switch is
indicated by the symbol S3W.

Electrical symbols are used to represent the actual fixtures, receptacles, and
system to be used in the layout of all electrical installation. They are used to speed
up the work and eliminate the use, or spelling out, of the word for each component.
Electrical symbols are the representation of the actual devices used in the
installation. The most common receptacle used is the duplex receptacle. The symbol
used is a circle with lines. The lines indicate the type of receptacle: one line for a
single receptacle, two lines for duplex, and three lines for triplex.
For lighting fixtures, the symbols usually used are circles for incandescent
lamps and rectangles with small circles inside for fluorescent lamps.

The following are the Common Electrical Symbols used in sketching wirings
plan and diagrams.

Description Symbol Description Symbol

Lightning Convenience
Arrester Outlet with
Switch
Surge Single special
Arrester Purpose
Receptacle
Ground(Earth) Single pole Switch

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Incandescent Three Way Switch
Lamp

Fluorescent Push Button

Fixture

Single Circuit Breaker

Receptacle

Duplex Battery
Receptacle

What’s More

Now Let’s Exercise!

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Activity 1. Identification of electrical symbols
Direction: Identify the word or group of words that correspond to the statement in
each item. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

____1. It is a device for breaking the connections of an electric circuit.

____2. This is a contacting device installed at an outlet for connection externally by
means of a plug and a flexible cord.
____3. It is an electrical signal that makes a buzzing sound.
____4. This is an insulated stranded wire.
____5. This is a bell at a door way and used with a push button.
____6. It is a device installed in two location.
____7. It is anelectrical device that automatically shuts off current if there is
overloading.
____8. This is an electrical equipment that measures the voltage in the circuit.
____9. It is a device that measures current in the circuit.
____10. This is the pathway of electric current.
____11. This is the main distribution center of electricity.
____12. These This device uses a small amount of mercury and a chemically
inactive gas like argon.
____13. It is a device that uses a chemical reaction to produce an electric current.
____14. This is an electrical material that produces intense heat.
____15. Which of the following is an electrical accessory that allows an equipment to
utilize electricity.

Well done! Please check whether your answer is correct. It is best to master first the
common electrical symbols before going to the next part of this module.

WHAT I Have Learned

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 For the lessons and discussions mentioned above, I learned that:
Electrical Symbols are small drawings or pictograms used to represent
electrical devices in a diagram or plan of an electrical circuit.
These symbols are used in sketching schematic diagrams and electrical
plans. Any electrical fixture found in the house has a symbol that corresponds to the
said fixture on an electrical wiring diagram. These are very useful guides for an
electrician in doing wiring installation.

What I Can Do

Activity 2
What would you do if you encounter these situations?
DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE
______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________.

Assessment 2

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

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1. These are used to represent the actual fixtures.
A. Electrical symbols B. Electrical diagrams
C. Sketch D. Drawings
2. These are electrical materials that is are used to control the flow of current.
A. Receptacle B. Switch C. Wires d) Push button
3. These are devices that automatically shut off the flow of current if there is an
overloading in the circuit.
A. Switch B. Fuse C. Circuit breakers D. Battery
4. These are electrical materials where current is taken to supply energy to
Appliances and gadgets.
A. Switch B. Fuse C. Boxes D. Convenience outlet
5. This material is installed in two locations.
A. Single switch B. Three way switch C. Toggle switch D. Push button
6. It is a group of interconnected electrochemical cells connected in series.
A. Dry cell B. Wet cell C. Battery D. Generator
7. These refers to various types of outlets or junction boxes.
A. General outlet B. Convenience receptacles
C. Switches D. Auxiliary system
8. These are outlets for power connection or source.
A. General outlets B. Convenience receptacles
C. Special purpose receptacles D. Auxiliary system
9. These are outlets for telephones, television, bell, buzzer, and other signals.
A. General outlets B. Convenience receptacle
C. Special purpose receptacle D. Auxiliary system
10. What is the symbol for a single pole switch?
A. S B. S2 C. S3 D.S3W
11. What is the symbol for a three-way switch?
A. S B. S2 C. S2P D. S3W
12. For lighting fixtures, the symbols usually used are:
A. Triangle B. Square C. Circle D. Rectangle
13. This is used to control an electrical circuit from three locations.
A. S B.S2 C. S2P D. S4W
14. These This switch is used to control two loads of different locations
simultaneously.
A. S B. S2 C. S2P D. S4W
15. Draw the symbol for an incandescent lamp.

Additional Activities

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Congratulations for making this far!
To further enhance your understanding about the Installing Electrical Lighting
System, Auxiliary Outlets, and Lighting Fixtures, I want you to go over the additional
tasks below:
Reading books, watching videos, and browsing the internet are considered as
keys to the most effective educational activities that can help you deepen your
understanding on of a certain topic.
In this particular task, conduct extra readings and video viewings in on the
internet on the given topics. After successfully perform the assigned task write a
narrative report about it.

The learner will have their HANDS-ON:

1. Making some repairs of the electrical lighting system;
2. Having actual used use of the different electrical tools and equipment;
3. Mastering the proper handling of the electrical tools;
4. Always have in mind the safety measures when working with electricity.

Post-Test
Direction: Do not scan the pages of this module. Please answer the questions
that follows. Write your answer on a separate paper.

1. Which of the following electrical material are larger than wires.

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 A. Wires B. Cables C. Solid wires D. Stranded wires
2.This contains of a group of wires twisted together to form a metallic string.
A. Wires B. Cables C. Solid wires D. Stranded wires
3. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 10 AWG wire in millimeter
(mm)?
A. 2.05mm B. 2.59mm C. 3.26mm D. 3.11mm
4. This is an electrical material which consists only of a single conductor.
A. Cables B. Solid wires C. Wires D. Stranded wires
5. What is the appropriate tool used in cutting flexible armored cable.
A. Pliers B. Backsaw C. Hacksaw D. Knife
6. These are electrical materials that allow electric current to flow freely.
A. Insulator B. Rubber C. Metal D. Conductors
7. This is used to determine the conductor size for most applications.
A. National Electric Code B. NEMA
C. Philippine Electrical Code D. National Building Code
8. A copper conductor is to supply an air conditioning load which has a
nameplate rating of 22A. What size of THHN wire is safe and
economical?
A. 8.0mm B. 5.5mm C. 3.5mm D. 2.0mm
9. Which of the following is a multi-conductor cable generally used for interior wiring
installation in dry and wet location?
A. power cable B. non-metallic sheathed cable
C. Royal Cable D. Submersible pump cable
10. Which of the following safety devices which automatically cuts off current that
exceeds the circuit rating?
A. Circuit B. Circuit breaker C. Conduit D. Galvanic Reaction
11. It is used for branching conductors and enclosing splices.
A. Frames B. Fittings C. Junction Box D. Utility Box
12. What is the standard length of rigid metallic conduit?
A. 10ft. B. 12ft. C. 14ft. D. 20ft.
13. Which of the following are bare solid or stranded conductor used for overhead
transmission lines and ground wires?
A. Aluminum or copper conductor
B. Non-metallic sheathed cable
C. Thermoplastic covered fixture wire
D. Aluminum PE or copper insulated line wire
14. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 8 AWG wire in millimeter?
A. 2.05mm B. 2.59mm C. 3.26mm D. 3.11mm
15. What is the appropriate tool used in cutting flexible armored cable?
A. Pliers B. Backsaw C. Hacksaw D. Knife

Answer Key

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Post Test Assessment 1
A 1. Switch
B
C 2. Receptacle
D
3. Buzzer
B
C 4. Cord 15.C
A
5. Doorbell
14.A
B 13.D
D
6. Three-way switch 12.C
A 11.B
D 7. Circuit Breaker 10.A
C 9. D
D 8. Volt meter
8. C
B
9. Ammeter 7. B
6. A
10. Conductor 5. C
4. B
11. Panel board 3. D
12. Fluorescent lamp 2. B
1. A
13. Battery
Pre-Test
14. Incandescent lamp
References:
Azares, Efren F. and Recana, Cirilo B. Electricity III; Adriana
Publishing: 1999.

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

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