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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
Technical and Livelihood Education - Industrial Arts
Electrical Installation and Maintenance Grade 12
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 - Module1: Installing Electrical Lighting System,
Auxiliary Outlets and Lighting Fixtures
First Edition, 2020

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
COVER PAGE
COPYRIGHT PAGE
TITLE PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT I NEED TO KNOW 1
WHAT I KNOW (PRE-TEST) 2

Lesson 1: Wires and Cables 4

What I Need to Know 4
What I Know 5
What’s In 7
What’ New 7
What Is It 9
What’s More 11
What I Have Learned 12
What I Can Do 13
Assessment 1 14

Lesson 2: Common Electrical Symbols 17

What I Need to Know 17
What I Know 18
What’s In 19
What’ New 20
What Is It 21
What’s More 23
What I Have Learned 24
What I Can Do 24
Assessment 2 25
Additional Activities 26

Post-Test 27
Answer Key 29
References 30

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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

This module was collaboratively developed and reviewed by

educators from public schools. We encourage teachers and other
education stakeholders to email their feedback, comments and
recommendations to the Department of Education at
[email protected]
We value your feedback and recommendations.

Department of Education • Republic of the Philippines

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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 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 play an important part 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 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 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.

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
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 to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the
module.

For the Learner:

Welcome to the Technical and Livelihood Education – Industrial Arts
(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 part of the human body. It is
often used to depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may
learn, create and accomplish. 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 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
answers correct (100%), you may decide
to skip this module.

This is a brief drill or review to help you

What’s In link the 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 story, song, poem, problem opener,
activity or situation.
This section provides a brief discussion
What Is It of the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

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 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
What I Can Do will help you transfer your new knowledge
or skill into real life situations or
concerns.
This is a task which aims to evaluate
Assessment your level of mastery in achieving the
learning competency

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 tend
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 This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

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.
2. Don’t 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.

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 We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful
learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You
can do it!

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 system, auxiliary outlets and lighting
fixtures. It includes instructions on how to select and install lighting system and
auxiliary outlets. It also helps the learners to develop a sense of hard work in
performing your job in accordance to 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 Competency:

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 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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 What I Know

Pre-Test
Multiple Choice.

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on a separate paper.

1. These are conductors 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 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. 2.05 mm B. 2.59 mm C. 3.26 mm D. 3.11 mm
5. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 8 AWG wire in millimeter (mm)?
A. 2.05 mm B. 2.59 mm
C. 3.26 mm D. 3.11 mm
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 D. flat cord
11. Which of the following materials have 2 or 3 conductors used for wiring
installation in buildings?
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 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 name plate
rating of 22 A. What is the size of THNN wire which is safe and economical?
A. 8.0 mm B. 5.5 mm
C. 3.5 mm D. 2.0 mm
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 hair dryers
where both heat and moisture resistance are desirable is called
A. duralene B. coaxial cable
C. asbestos covered nickel cord D. steel tape armored power cable

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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 Competency:
Install electrical lighting system, auxiliary outlets and lighting fixtures.

 Lesson 1 - Wires and Cables

After going through this lesson, you are expected to:

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

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 What I Know
Multiple Choice.

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

1. Which of the following 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
B. non-metallic sheathed cable
C. royal cable
D. submersible pump cable
5. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 8 AWG wire in millimeter?
A. 2.05 mm
B. 2.59 mm
C. 3.26 mm
D. 3.11 mm
6. Which of the following is the equivalent diameter size of number 10 AWG wire
in millimeter (mm)?
A. 2.05 mm
B. 2.59 mm
C. 3.26 mm
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 D. 3.11 mm

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
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
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 8.0 mm (no.8 AWG) wires where
A 20 mm (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) 8.0 mm (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. 10 ft.
B. 12 ft.
C. 14 ft. D. 20 ft.
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

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 C. coupling D. nipple

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 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
dentify
i 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 the terms related to the types and sizes of
wires and cables.

What’s New

Definition of Terms:
Wires - are those conductors 3.26 mm or no.8 AWG and smaller in sizes.
Cables - are those which are larger than wires. So, wires are small cable while
cables are big wires.
Wires and Cables are either:
Stranded wire - contains a group of wires twisted to form a metallic string.
Solid - is a wire consisting 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 - is considered as the current consuming device.
Wires - an electrical material where the current flows.
Source - is where the current is taken to supply energy to appliances and gadgets.
Flexible armored cable - is used in building wiring installation and it is also used in
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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
# 27AWG 0.360mm # 4AWG 5.189mm
# 26AWG 0.403mm # 3AWG 5.827mm

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 What Is It
Let’s Discuss!
This module is written to introduce to the learner 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 Electrical Lighting
System on Auxiliary Outlets and Lighting Fixtures. This module covers wires and
cables, electrical symbols, wiring diagram, and installation activities using armored
cable, non- metallic sheathed cable and flexible metallic tubing.
Wires are those conductors 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 single conductor.

Generally, wires and cables available in the market are even numbers in American
Wire Gauge.

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
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2. Source of Current (Battery)
3. Switch
4. Wires
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 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 circuit, the
number 14 AWG wire is used. While in convenience outlets the number 12 AWG
size of wire is used. In 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 determine the
current capacity the wires can carry. Bigger wires can carry large amount of current
while small wires can carry 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 worlds 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 fixture,
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. They give information and guidance to the people and
specially to the electrician who will do the job.

Like for example, above the lightning arrester serve as the safety device that will
attract lightning above and bring it to the ground. The lightning arrester is 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 the building.

Another is the ground (earth) it is connected to the appliances so that the owner or
user of the appliances cannot experience electric shock. While circuit breaker is a
device that will automatically shut off if there is an overload or short circuit in the
house or building.
Incandescent lamp is an electrical material that uses current to produce light. For
duplex convenience outlet it is a device wherein current is taken to supply current to
appliances and gadgets.

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 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 the houses or buildings and most especially to the people who stay
to that building or house.

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 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 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.
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.

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

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Let’s sum up!
In this Lesson, you were able to identify the terms related to wires and cables and
Electrical symbols which is used in drawing and sketching electrical circuits. Through
this lesson, you were able to determine 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
Directions: 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. non-metallic sheathed cable
C. royal cable
D. submersible pump cable
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5. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 8 AWG wire in millimeter?
A. 2.05 mm
B. 2.59 mm
C. 3.26 mm
D. 3.11 mm
6. Which of the following is the equivalent diameter size of number 10 AWG wire
in millimeter (mm)?
A. 2.05 mm
B. 2.59 mm
C. 3.26 mm
D. 3.11 mm
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
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
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 8.0 mm (no.8 AWG) wires
that a 20 mm (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) 8.0 mm (No. 8 AWG)
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 wires?
A. 3/8 B. 1/2 C. 3/4 D.1 ¼

14. What is the standard length of rigid metallic conduit?

A. 10 ft.
B. 12 ft.
C. 14 ft.
D. 20 ft.
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 Competency:
Install Electrical Lighting System, Auxiliary Outlets and Lighting Fixtures

 Lesson 2 - Common Electrical Symbols

After going through this lesson, you are expected to:

1. Explain the standards in drawing the common electrical symbols in

accordance with PEC and NEMA standards.

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What I Know

Describe the symbols below.

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 What’s In
In our previous lesson, we discussed 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

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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 master the
concepts prior to this lesson will 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.

What’s New
Are you ready? Let’s 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.

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 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.

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 outlet and junction box. 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 letter,
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 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 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 wiring
plan and diagrams.

Description Symbol Description Symbol

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 Convenience
Lightning
Outlet with
Arrester
Switch

Duplex special
Surge
Purpose
Arrester
Receptacle

Ground(Earth) Single pole Switch

Incandescent
Lamp
Three Way Switch S3 W
Fluorescent
Push Button
Fixture

Single
Circuit Breaker
Convenience Outlet

Duplex
Battery
Convenience Outlet

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What’s More

Now Let’s Exercise!

Activity 1. Identification of electrical symbols
Directions: 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. 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. 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. A device installed in two location
____7. An electrical device that automatically shuts off current if there is overloading.
____8. This is an electrical equipment that measures voltage in the circuit.
____9. 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 device uses small amount of mercury and a chemically inactive gas
like argon.
____13. A device that uses chemical reaction to produce electric current.
____14. This is an electrical material that produce 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.

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 What I Have Learned

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 correspond to the
said fixture on an electrical wiring diagram. These are very useful guide for an
electrician in doing wiring installation.

What I Can Do
Activity 2
What would you do if you encounter these situation?
DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE
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 Assessment 2

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

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 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. These 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 refer to various types of outlets or junction boxes.
A. general outlet B. convenience receptacles
B. 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 single pole switch?
A. S B. S2
C. S3 D.S3W
11. What is the symbol for 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
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13. This is used to control an electrical circuit from three locations.
A. S B. S2
C. S2P D. S4W
14. 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
Congratulations for making this far!
To further enhance your understanding about 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 a certain topic.
In this particular task, conduct extra readings and video viewings in the internet on
the given topics. After successfully performing the assigned task, write a narrative
report about it.

The learner will have their HANDS- ON:

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

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Post-Test
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on a separate paper.

1. Which of the following electrical materials are larger than wires?

A. wires B. cables
C. solid wires D. stranded wires
2. This contains 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. 2.05 mm B. 2.59 mm
C. 3.26 mm D. 3.11 mm
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 name plate
rating of 22A. What size of THNN wire that is safe and economical?
A. 8.0 mm B. 5.5 mm
C. 3.5 mm D. 2.0 mm
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 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. 10 ft. B. 12 ft.
C. 14 ft. D. 20 ft.

13. Which of the following are bare solid or stranded conductors used for overhead
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 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. 2.05 mm B. 2.59 mm
C. 3.26 mm D. 3.11 mm
15. What is the appropriate tool used in cutting flexible armored cable?
A. pliers B. backsaw
C. hacksaw D. knife

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 Answer Key

Pre-Test Assessment 1 Post Test

1. A 1. Switch 1. A
2. B 2. B
2. Receptacle
3. D 3. C
4. B 3. Buzzer 4. D
5. C 5. B
6. A 4. Cord 6. C
7. B 7. A
5. Doorbell
8. C 8. B
9. D 6. Three-way switch 9. D
10. A 10. A
11. B 7. Circuit Breaker 11. D
12. C 8. Volt meter 12. C
13. D 13. D
14. A 9. Ammeter 14. B
15. C 15.
10. Conductor

11. Panel board

12. Fluorescent lamp

13. Battery

14. Incandescent lamp

References:
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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, 7 th Edition. Publisher: John Wiley
& Sons Canada, Ltd.: 7th
Richter, Herbert P. and Schwan, Creighton W. Practical Electrical Wiring:16 th Edition.

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