TYPE OF WIRING

DEVICES
ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC),

Device
• - is a unit of an electrical system that is intended to
carry, not to utilize electric energy.
• - includes: Switches, Relays, Contactors,
Receptacles, Conductors
GUIDE TO SELECT WIRING DEVICES

• 1. Select one recognized industry manufacturer.

• 2. Look for a project with a multi-year warranty.
• 3. Make sure that there is an easy and clear way to contact the
manufacturers support.
• 4. Check for a connected equipment damage warranty.
GUIDE TO SELECT WIRING DEVICES

• 5. Always ask for manufacturer’s manual.

• 6. Select wiring devices which are well-made and durable.
• 7. Select materials that are easy to use and install.
• 8. Select wiring devices according to the job requirements.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
(GFCI)
• is a modestly priced electrical device commonly
installed in residential electrical circuits.
• is designed to guard people and pets from severe
or even fatal, electrical shock.
• detects ground faults and interrupts the flow of
electric current.
• Used for Outdoor receptacles including those in
kitchens, bathrooms, and places near the water
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
(GFCI)
• Example Scenario:
• A hair dryer that is accidentally knocked off a bathroom counter and into a
bathtub filled with water. The GFCI will stop the flow of electricity within
milliseconds when the hair dryer hits the surface of the water. If someone
was in the bath tub, a painful shock may still be felt but the GFCI will
prevent their electrocution or serious injury.
HOW DOES A GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER WORK?

• The GFCI continually measures electricity flowing within a circuit to detect

any loss of current. If the current passing through the circuit fluctuates even
in a small amount from the current that is returning (to complete the circuit),
the GFCI instantaneously switches the power off to the affected circuit. The
GFCI interrupts power within milliseconds to prevent a lethal dose of
electricity.
A CLASSIC EXAMPLE OF THE GFCI AT
WORK

• Your toaster is old and has a loose bare wire inside it touching the outer metal
housing. If the toaster is plugged in, the housing is charged with electricity.
You are cleaning the kitchen and moving counter-top items around. When you
touch the toaster housing with one hand while the other hand is touching a
grounded metal object, like a kitchen faucet, you will receive a life
threatening shock. If the toaster is plugged into a GFCI protected outlet, the
power will be turned off before a fatal shock is delivered through your body.
TYPES OF GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTERS

•Receptacle GFCI
•Temporary/Portable
GFCI
•Circuit Breaker
GFCI
 RECEPTACLE GFCI
•- This GFCI is used in place of a regular wall outlet or
“duplex receptacle.” This GFCI is normally found
throughout the house in places such as bathrooms,
kitchens, garages, outdoor areas and other locations where
damp conditions may exist.
• The receptacle GFCI fits into the standard outlet box and
protects you against ground faults when an electrical
product is connected to the GFCI protected outlet. Modern
homes use receptacle-type GFCl that will protect other
electrical outlets connected on the branch circuit.
 TEMPORARY/PORTABLE GFCI.
- When a permanent GFCI is not practical, temporary GFCI
is used. Temporary GFCI contains the GFCI circuitry in an
enclosure with plug prongs at the back and receptacle plugs
in front. It can be plugged into an unprotected outlet, and
then the electrical appliance/device is plugged into the
temporary GFCI. Portable GFCI is simply an extension
cord combined with a GFCI. It adds flexibility in using
receptacles that are not protected by GFCl. Extension cords
with GFCI protection incorporated are great for use when
permanent or portable GFCI protection is unavailable
 CIRCUIT BREAKER GFCI
• Residences equipped with circuit breakers must have circuit breaker GFCI protection
installed in the panel box to give protection for specific circuits. The circuit breaker
GFCI serves two functions: a.) the circuit breaker GFCI will shut off power to the
circuit in the instance of a ground fault; and b.) the GFCI protected circuit breaker will
turn power off if a short circuit or overload is detected.
TASK:
•Game
•Meet The Group
•Task
INSTRUCTION

• Read each statement carefully and identify the

item/s being asked. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
• 1. This is the type of GFCI that will shut off power
to the circuit in case of a ground fault and will turn
the power off if a short circuit or overload is
detected.
• 2.This GFCI is used in place of a regular wall outlet or
duplex receptacle.” It is normally found throughout the
house in places like bathrooms, kitchens, garages,
outdoor areas and other locations where damp conditions
do or could exist.
•3.This GFCI contains the GFCI circuitry in an
enclosure with plug prongs at the back and
receptacle plugs in front.
•4.-10. Write down the proper way of
selecting wiring devices
• 11. Meaning of NEC
• 12. It is a unit of electricity intended to carry
electrical energyu instead of consuming it.
• 13. Meaning of GFCI
• 14-15. According to our lesson, give 2 examples of
device
ANSWER
ANSWER:
• 1.Circuit Breaker GFCI
• 2. Receptacle GFCI
• 3. Temporary/ Portable GFCI
• 4. -10.
• Select one recognized industry manufacturer.
• Look for a project with a multi-year warranty.
• Make sure that there is an easy and clear way to contact the manufacturers support.
• Check for a connected equipment damage warranty.
• Always ask for manufacturer’s manual.
• Select wiring devices which are well-made and durable.
• Select materials that are easy to use and install.
• Select wiring devices according to the job requirements.
• 11. National Electrical Code
• 12. Device
• 13. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
• 14-15. Switches, Relays, Contactors, Receptacles, Conductors