ELECTRICAL

MATERIALS

Ar. Mary May R. Ambaray, UAP

INSTRUCTOR
 ELECTRICAL MATERIALS
Electrical Materials or Electrical Supplies are
essential parts or elements used in a construction
project to connect your home, office or building to an
electrical power source. Electrical parts can vary from
a small house circuit to as big as a large industrial
plant. They can be used to control the current flow in
an electric circuit. There are certain electrical
materials like circuit breaker and fuses which can be
used to protect the electrical appliances and devices
and it can prevent fire hazards and damage.

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 THE FOLLOWING ARE ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND MATERIALS USED IN THE
ASSEMBLY OF BASIC ELECTRICAL GADGETS SUCH AS EXTENSION CORD, LAMP
SHADE, ETC. THESE ARE DEVELOPED AND CONSTRUCTED FOR A SPECIAL
PURPOSE SUCH AS TO:

• Control the flow of current in an electrical circuit.

• Carry electrical current from the source to the load or current
consuming apparatus.
• Control the flow of current in an electrical circuit.
• Carry electrical current from the source to the load or current
consuming apparatus.
• Hold and secure wires to its fixtures inside and outside houses
and buildings.
• Protect the houses, buildings, appliances and instruments from
any destruction and damage.
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 CONVENIENCE OUTLET

A receptacle in a wall or baseboard for connection to lamps or other electrical

appliances. It is where the male plug of an appliance is inserted and usually
fastened on the wall or connected in an extension cord. It maybe single,
duplex, triplex or multiplex and could be surface type or flush type.

MALE / AC OUTLET

A male connector is a connector attached to a wire, cable, or piece of

hardware, having one or more exposed, unshielded electrical terminal s, and
constructed in such a way that it can be inserted snugly into a receptacle
( female connector ) to ensure a reliable physical and electrical connection. a
device inserted to a convenience outlet to conduct electric current. A flat
cord is attached to it on one end and the other end is connected to a current
consuming instrument or appliance.

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 LAMP HOLDER

A lightbulb socket, lightbulb holder, light socket, lamp socket or lamp holder is a device which
mechanically supports and provides electrical connections for a compatible electric lamp base.
Sockets allow lamps to be safely and conveniently replaced (re-lamping).

SWITCH
A switch responds to an external force to mechanically change an electric signal. Switches
are used to turn electric circuits ON and OFF and to switch electric circuits. There are single
pole single throw, single pole double throw, double pole single throw, or double pole double
throw.

FUSE
A fuse is an electrical safety device that protects an electric circuit from excessive
electric current. Fuses are destroyed during overload conditions. When reasonable to do
so (and economically sensible), circuit breakers are used instead because they are not
destroyed during overload conditions.
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 UTILITY BOX
An electrical utility box is typically a rectangular, open-
faced box mounted in a wall. It serves to house an
electrical device, such as an electrical receptacle or
switch or a GFI (ground fault interrupter)

JUNCTION BOX
A junction box is an electrical enclosure that houses one
or more wiring connections. The box protects the
connections, which usually contain vulnerable points such
as wire splices, from environmental conditions and
accidental contact.

ELECTRICAL TAPE
Electrical tape is used primarily for safety reasons to
protect, insulate, and shield a wide assortment of wires
and cables which conduct electricity. It is also known as
thermal insulation or insulating tape, with widespread
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 FLAT CORD
Flat cables are used in computers and other electrical and
electronic products for internal connections. They consist
of highly stranded, individually-insulated conductors that
are laid parallel and then fused in a flat, flexible ribbon
form.

ELECTRICAL WIRE
An electrical wire is a type of conductor, which is a
material that conducts electricity. In the case of household
wiring, the conductor itself is usually copper or aluminum
(or copper-sheathed aluminum) and is either a solid metal
conductor or stranded wire

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ELECTRICAL CONDUITS
ELECTRICAL CONDUITS
An electrical conduit is a tube used to protect and route electrical wiring in a
building or structure. Electrical conduit may be made of metal, plastic, fiber, or
fired clay. Most conduit is rigid, but flexible conduit is used for some
purposes. is a raceway used to house and protect electrical wires within a
building or structure. From data centers to underground subways to ports and
bridges, electrical conduit is an integral part of the modern world around us.
PVC CONDUIT PIPE

Electrical conduit PVC's main purpose is for use in electrical

systems as a housing for electrical wires or cables. PVC conduit
is often used in underground and wet location applications where
electrical cables need to be protected.

RIGID METALLIC CONDUIT

Rigid metallic conduit is most often used in commercial

applications. It can also be a smart choice for straight runs of
wire or cable through an attic, garage, basement or crawlspace.
It protects against nicks, cuts and punctures to wiring from
accidents or chewing animals.

ELECTRICAL METALLIC CONDUIT

Steel conduit and electrical metallic tubing (EMT) refers to

the steel-based durable enclosures that route individual
electrical wiring conductors in a building or structure and protect
the wires from impact, moisture, and chemical vapors
NON-METALLIC CONDUIT
Non-metallic conduit is made of plastic, such as PVC or HDPE. Non-metallic
conduit is less expensive than a metallic conduit and is not subject to
corrosion. However, non-metallic conduit is not as strong or durable as
metallic conduit and may not provide the same level of mechanical protection

GALVANIZED RIGID STEEL CONDUIT

Galvanized rigid steel conduit is manufactured from mild steel, it is used as a
steel raceway system for electric conductors. The shape is circular cross-
section, designed for the physical protection and routing of wire conductors
and use as an equipment grounding conductor.

INTERMEDIATE METAL CONDUIT

Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC). A steel threadable raceway of circular
cross section designed for the physical protection and routing of conductors
and cables and for use as an equipment grounding conductor when installed
with its integral or associated coupling and appropriate fittings. 342.6 Listing
Requirements

FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT

Flexible metal conduit (FMC) has a spiral construction that enables it to snake
through walls and other structures. FMC protects electrical wiring in
commercial and industrial buildings. Liquidtight flexible metal conduit (LFMC)
is a special type of FMC that has a plastic coating.
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 CONDULET
act as pull-outlets for conductors being installed and
provide openings for making splices and taps in
conductors. They connect conduit sections, bends and
provide taps for branch conduit runs. Condulet also
provide for access to conductors for maintenance and
future system updates.

CLAMPS

Current clamps are devices with jaws that open up

and clamp around an electrical conductor to measure
current. They are very useful as they allow you to
clip the probe around an existing conductor without
having to disconnect and reroute cables.

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 CONNECTORS

Connectors are parts or devices used for electrically

connecting or disconnecting circuits etc. They can connect
and disconnect by hands or with simple tools without
requiring special tools or processes such as soldering.

FASTENERS
Fasteners are used to create non-permanent joints, that
can be dismantled without damaging the joining objects.
Unlike fasteners; welding, crimping, soldering are
examples of creating permanent joints where the
connected objects cannot be separated without causing any
damage.

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 THANK YOU

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