Interpret technical

drawings and plans

ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM
The flow of current in a conductor
or wire can be represented by
diagram. There are two types of
diagram: pictorial diagram and
schematic diagram.
A. Pictorial diagram is a sketch of electrical circuit
that shows the external appearance of each
component. It is much like a photograph of the circuit
and uses simple images of parts.

Sample Pictorial diagram of one bulb controlled by single pole switch using 9
volt battery source.
B. Schematic diagram is a sketch showing the components of the circuit
using standard electrical symbols. It shows the actual number of
components and how the wiring is routed but not the actual location.

Diagram A Diagram B
Sample schematic diagrams of one bulb controlled by single pole switch using direct
current (Diagram A) and alternating current (Diagram B) source.
C. Types of Circuit
1. Series Circuit is a circuit in which lamps are arranged in a chain, so that the current has only one path to take.
The current is the same through each load. Example of this is the Christmas lights. It consists of a number of bulbs
that are connected side by side to meet the voltage requirement which is 220 volts for alternating current.

Pictorial diagram of Christmas light in series circuit

Schematic diagram of three bulbs connected in
series controlled by a single pole switch.
2. Parallel Circuit is a circuit in which lamps are
connected across the wires. The voltage across each
load on parallel circuit is the same. The advantage of
using parallel circuit is that even if one of the lamps
fails, still the remaining lamps will function.

Pictorial diagram of two bulbs connected in parallel circuit controlled by a

single pole switch.
Schematic diagram of three bulbs connected in parallel circuit
controlled by a single pole switch.
ELECTRICAL PLAN
Electrical plan is a graphical
presentation of electrical wiring
connections to install in a particular
house or building. It indicates the
position of electrical fixtures such as
convenience outlets, switches, lightings,
door bells, and others to be installed.
Sample electrical plan of Single family dwelling