Basic Electricity

• Basic Electricity
• A. Understanding Electricity
• The flow of electrons
• Ohm’s Law
– Voltage
– Current
– Resistance
– Wattage
• Safety
• Grounding systems
• B. Tools
• C. Materials
• D. Wiring Methods
• E. Lighting
• F. Appliances
• G. Specialty Wiring
• H. Low Voltage Wiring
• I. Emergency Power
• J. Home Automation
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Which Wire Gauge would

you use for the following
appliances?
6 8 10 12 14 16 18
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30 Amp Dryer Cord

6 8 10 12 14 16 18
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30 Amp Dryer Cord

10
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Household Outlet
6 8 10 12 14 16 18
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Household Outlet
14
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Central Air Conditioner

6 8 10 12 14 16 18
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Central Air Conditioner

6
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Doorbell
6 8 10 12 14 16 18
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Doorbell
18
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Wire Sizes are specified in the

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Motors

Lights

Heaters
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120Watt Bulb = 1 Amp X 120 Volts

Voltage, Current, Resistance
 Volts=Current (I) x Resistance (R)

Current (I) = Volts x Resistance (R)

Current (I) = Volts x Resistance (R)

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