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An instrument for measuring the rate of flow of electricity, usually expressed in amperes
Ammeter

Amperage . The current carrying capacity of a wire or cable, expressed in amperes

Blackout Switch On a theatre stage, a master switch that distinguishes all stage lights simultaneously.

The portion of an electric wiring that extends beyond the final over current device protecting
Feeder Line the circuit

An underground structure used in pulling or splicing electric cables which are laid
Cable Vault underground.

Candlepower The luminous intensity of a light source, expressed in candelas.

Current Flow of electricity in a circuit; the unit of measurement is the ampere.

Direct Current In an electric circuit, a current that flows in one direction only
In electric wiring a metal plate, water pipe, or other type of conductor buried in the earth in
Grounding Wire manner ensuring a good conductive path to the ground.

Footcandle A unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square foot.

Electric current A movement or flow of electrically charged particles, typically measured in amperes.

appliances What is a utilization equipment which is generally industrial built in?

alternator a generator of alternating current

ammeter device used to measure rate of flow of electricity

capacitor device for storing electric energy

diffuser What is a surface, material, device, or object that scatters light or sound from a source?

rectifier device used to transform AC to DC

illumeter – device that indicates light intensity in Footcandle

greenfield What is a flexible armored conduit used to encase electrical wiring?

regulator controls the flow of current to the distribution elements

entrance cap cap that receives the service drop
utility box box used for maintaining light control devices

flux What is an electromagnetic force flowing between the positive and negative terminals?

voltage electromotive force

phase number of AC that flow in a conductor

watt – rate or measure of power used or consumed

rheostat What is an electric device having a resistance which can be adjusted?

regulator controls the flow of current to the distribution elements

ohmmeter instrument used to measure the resistance of a conductor

insulator materials that resist the flow of electric current

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coulomb What is the unit for quantity of electricity?

ohm unit of resistance

volts unit of electromotive force

candela unit of candlepower

10 ft. Standard length of an electrical metal conduit.

Pvt. Automatic Branch
PABX or PBX means.
Exchange
Capacitor Farad is the unit capacity of a ___.

Power Panel Another name for distribution panel.

No. 12 Standard size of wire for a circuit line.

No. 14 Standard size of wire for a switch line.

A device for converting alternating current to direct
Rectifier
current.
D.C. Generator Another name for a Rectifier.
Interrelationship between value of voltage and current
Phase
with the same frequency.
Minimum wire size in square millimeter for a branch
5.5 sqmm circuit with a 30 ampere rating using Type THW stranded
copper conductor in a raceway.
Standard frequency of power supplied by the local
60 Cycles
power utility company like Meralco.
The overhead service conductors from the last pole or
other aerial support to and including splices, if any,
Service Drop
connecting to the service entrance conductors at the
building.
Telecommunication
The simplest type of building automation system.
System
Impedance Resistance in alternating current system.

Resistance The reciprocal of conductance.

A rigid metal housing for a group of heavy conductors
Busway insulated from each other and the enclosure, also called
Busduct.
A heavy conductor, usually in the form of a solid copper
Bus bar, used for collecting, carrying, and distributing large electric
currents, also called a busbar.
An approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting
and conductor terminations in completely enclosed ventilated
Busway protective metal housing where the assembly is designed to
carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such
current.
A box with a blank cover which serves the purpose of
joining one different runs of raceways or cables and provided
Pull Box
with sufficient space for connection and branching of the
enclosed conductors.

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This shows the vertical relationships of all panels, feeders,
switches, switchboards, and major components are shown up
Riser Diagram
to, but not including, branch circuiting, it is an electrical
version of a vertical section taken through the building.
In a lightning protection system, the combination of a
Air Terminal metal rod and its brace or footing, on the upper part of a
structure.
Moisture resistant, in
TW in electrical wire specification means.
wet and dry location
Moisture and Heat
Resistant- Cross-Linked XHHN in wire specification means.
Thermosetting
the reciprocal of ohm Mho as used in electrical systems calculation is defined as _______.
A unit of mechanical power is horsepower. What is electrical
Watt
power?
Who said these prophetic words: “Let the future tell the truth
and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishment.
Nikola Tesla
The present is theirs, the future for which I really worked for is
mine.”?
Rigid metal conduit A type of raceway specially constructed for the purpose of pulling
(RMC) in or the withdrawing of wires or cables after the conduit is in place.
Heat resistant The trade name for an insulated conductor with type letter THHN
thermoplastic is ______.
What is / are the advantage/s of a circuit breaker over a fuse?
a. It can act as a switch
All of these b. Its position can be easily detected (close/open)
c. It can be used again after fault has been corrected
d. All of these
What switch combination may be used in order to control a lamp
2-s3w and 1-s4w
or group of lamps in three different locations?
Low resistance, high
It characterizes short circuit
current
A unit or assembly units or sections and associated fittings
Cable tray
forming a rigid structural system used to support cables.
Fusible material in a fuse may be made of any of the following
Silver
except___.
It affects the resistance of a conductor.
a. Length
All of the above
b. Area
c. Temperature
Panelboard It is also known as electric panel or load center.
A cylindrical conduit or conductor, the wall thickness is sufficient
Conduit
to receive a standard pipe.
A factory assembly of one or more conductors, each individually
metal clad cable (type
insulated and enclosed in a metallic sheath of interlocking metal
MC)
tape, or a smooth corrugated metallic tube.
Current It is analogous to pressure in water flow.
Alternating current is characterized as having _____.
a. Positive and negative polarity
All of these
b. Average value is zero c. Has frequency
d. All of these
A circuit type where components are electrically connected end
Series circuit
to end.
a. Fungus resistant The over-all covering of underground feeder and branch circuit
b. Corrosion resistant cables shall be ____.

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Switch The basic elements of an electric circuit are the following except
Non metallic sheathed A factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors having an
cable (type NM and outer sheath of moisture-resistant, flame retardant, non metallic
NMC) material.
Cables are conductors that are ____.
Both a and b a. Larger than wires
b. Stranded (no.6 AWG and larger)
Which of the following metallic materials is considered as the
Gold
best conductor of electricity?
Example/s of conductors-on-insulator wiring is are ______.
Both a and b a. Concealed knob and tube
b. Open wiring on insulators
A type of surface flush raceway designed to receive conductors
Multi-outlet assembly
and receptacles assembled in the field or in the factory.
A type of switch used for transferring one or more load conductor
Transfer switch
connections from one power source to another.
The part of the cut out that is design to open or break an electrical current under an
CIRCUIT BREAKER
excessive load
WATTS Unit of power

AMPERE The unit used in the measure of the rate of flow of electricity

TOWER OR FLATFORM This is where an electric service conductor can be installed

A type of electric switch consisting of one or more movable copper blades which are hinged
KNIFE SWITCH
and which make contact with stationary forked contract jaws being forced between them

TRANSFORMER VAULT Provision for building with an expected electric load demand of 200KVA

RECTIFIER The conversion of alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)

RAPID START
A kind of flourescent lamp that does not use starter element
FLOURESCENT LAMP

JUNCTION BOX An iron box or casing by which electrical conduit branches are formed

5 STOREYS A passenger elevator with a constant 24 hour service for residential condominum

3.00 m Minimum service drop of connection line above the ground and from the ground

500 mm Minimum distance of poles and transformer support located from the road right of way

AIR CURTAIN A vertical flow of air used to separate different function of spaces

GOOSENECK Original name of P-Trap

DISTRIBUTION LINE The main feed line of an electrical circuit to which branch circuits are connected

1.20m The minimum width of door in hospital housing unit

PLUG IN TYPE Another type of circuit breaker element other than bolt-on

COPPER WIRE The most practical conductor of electricity

RACEWAY A channel system in carrying electrical wire

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An electric conductor consisting of a group of smaller diameter conductor strands twisted

CABLE WIRE
together

DISTRIBUTION PANEL Another name for power panel

TRANSFORMER A device used to convert voltage from higher to lower or vise versa

NON FERROUS METAL Metal containing no iron such as copper, brass and aluminum

The minimum allowance clearance from the highest point of the roof to the service drop
2.50m
conductor from NBC
STEP DOWN
To bring down voltage
TRANSFORMER

OPEN WIRING Wiring not concealed by the building sructure

AUTOMATIC TRANSFER Transferring the power load from the building circuitry to standby generator or during
SWITCH brownout

AIR SWITCH One with contacts that separate in air

ARC VOLTAGE The voltage across the welding arc

Cable provided in wrapping of metal usually steel wires or tapes, primarily for the purpose of
ARMORED CABLE
mechanical protection

A synthetic non-flammable insulating liquid which, when decomposed by an elctric arc

ASKAREL
evolves only non-explosive gases
Is combination of all or a portion of component parts included in an electric apparatus,
ASSEMBLY
mounted on a supporting frame or panel and properly interwined

BASE LOAD Minimum load over a given period of time

That portion of a wiring system extending beyond the final overcurrent device protecting
BRANCH CIRCUIT
the current
Is a conductor, or group of conductors, in switchgear assemblies which serves as a common
BUS
connection for two or more circuit
Approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in a
BUSWAY
completely enclosed, ventilated protective metal housing where the system is design to carry
System of conductor forming an essentially continuous conducting network over the
CAGE
object protected and including any conductors necessary for interconnections of the object
A device design to open under abnormal conditions a current carrying circuit without injury
CIRCUIT BREAKER
itself
A wire or combination of wires not insulated from one another suitable for carrying electric
CONDUCTOR
current

A device or group of devices which serves to govern in some predetermined manner, the
CONTROLLER
electric power delivered to the apparatus to which it is connected

A luminous discharge due to ionization of the air surrounding a conductor caused by voltage
CORONA
gradient exceeding a certain critical value
CUT OUT BOX A metal housing that houses the circuit breaker or fuses; surface mounted

Is the ratio of the maximum demand of the system or part of the system to the total
DEMAND FACTOR
connected load of the system
DEVICE A unit of electrical system which is intended to carry but not utilize electrical energy

DUCT A single enclosed runway for conductor cables

ELECTRIC MOTOR Machine which transforms electric power into mechanical power

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The circuit conductors between the service equipment or the generator switchboard of an
FEEDERS
isolated plant and the branch circuit overcurrent device

Unit of illumination when the foot is taken as the unit of length. It is the illumination on a
FOOTCANDLE
surface one square foot in area in which there is uniformly distributed flux of one lumen
An overcurrent protective device with a circuit opening fusible member which is heated and
FUSE
severed by the passage of the overcurrent through it
GENERAL LIGHTING Types of lighting that deals with lighting relatively large area covered

ILLUMINATION Density of the luminous flux on a surface

Is a form of air switch in which the moving element is a hinge blade wedge between
KNIFE SWITCH
stationary contact blades when closed

LAMP Artificial source of light

LAMPHOLDER Device for mechanical support of light

LIGHT A radiant energy

Protective device for limitting surge voltage on equipment by discharging or by-passing surge
LIGHTNING ARRESTER
current
LIGHTNING SURGE Is a transient electric disturbance in an electric circuit caused by lightning

LINE TAP Is the radial branch connection to a main line

Is the ratio of the average load over a designated period of time to the peak load occuring in
LOAD FACTOR
that period
LUMEN Unit of luminous flux

LUX A unit of illumination equal to one lumen per square meter

OUTLET Point of the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment

OUTLET BOX A metal box at an outlet which encloses one or more receptacle

PEAK LOAD Maximum load consumed by a unit in a stated period of time

PENDENT Device or equipment which is supended from overhead either by means of the flexible cord
Auxillary conductor used in connection with remote measuring devices for operating
PILOT WIRE
apparatus at a distant point
Box with a blank cover which is inserted in one or more runs of raceway to facilitate pulling in
PULLBOX
the conductors and the distributing of the conductors

RACEWAY Any channel for holding wires, cables or busbars

Convinience Outlet; Contact device installed at an oulet for the connection of an attachment
RECEPTACLE
plug
A raceway especially constructed for the purpose of physical protection of conductors, the
RIGID METAL CONDUIT
pulling in or the conduit is in place and made of metal pipe of standard width and
Enclosure of porcelain or other insulating material fitted with terminals and intended for
ROSETTE
connecting the flexible cord carrying a pendent to permanent wiring

The overhead service conductor from the last pole or other aerial support to and including
SERVICE DROP
splices if any connecting to the service entrance conductors at the building

SERVICE RACEWAY The raceway that encloses the service entrance conductors

SUBMARINE CABLE Cable designed for service under water

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SURGE Is a transient variation in the current potential or power

Minimum wire size of THW stranded copper conductor in raceway for a branch circuit in a 30
5.5 mm2
ampere rating
SINGLE PHASE TO
This connetions is used where the load is comparatively small and the length of the
SUPPLY 120 V LIGHTING
secondary circuit is short
LOAD
SINGLE PHASE TO
SUPPLY 120/240 3-WIRE This connections is used in most urban distribution circuits
LIGHTING AND POWER
SINGLE PHASE FOR The 120/240 volt winding is connected in series serving 240 volts on a two wire system, this
POWER connection is used for small industrial applications

TWO PHASE Consist merely of two single phase transformers operated 90deg out of phase, the common
CONNECTIONS wire must carry /2 times the load current

DELTA-DELTA FOR This is used to supply a single phase lighting load and three phase power load
POWER AND LIGHTING simultaneously
OPEN DELTA FOR This connection is used when single phase lighting load is large as compared with the
LIGHTING AND POWER power load
Often it is desirable to increase the voltage of a circuit form a 2400 to 4160 volts to
Y DELTA FOR POWER
increase its potential capacity

This connection is similar to the delta-delta bank with only the primary connection changed
Y DELTA FOR LIGHTING The primary neutral should not be grounded or tied into the system neutral, since a single
AND POWER phase ground fault may result in extensive blowing of fuses throughout the system This
connection requires special watt-hour metering

When operating Y delta and one service is disabled, service maybe maintained at reduced
OPEN Y DELTA
load
DELTA Y FOR LIGHTING The single phase lighting load is all on one phase resulting in unblanced primary currents in
AND POWER any one bank
Y-Y FOR LIGHTING ANDThe primary voltage was increased from 2400 to 4160 volts to increase the potential
POWER capacity of the system
When the ratio of transformation from the primary to secondary voltage is small, the
Y-Y AUTO TRANSFORMER
most economical way of stepping down the voltage
SCOTT CONNECTION
In some localities two phase power is required from three phase system
3PHASE TO 2PHASE

SCOTT CONNECTED If it should be necessary to supply three phase power from a two phase system, the special
2PHASE TO 3PHASE tap must be provided on the secondary side

T Thermoplastic

TW Moisture Temperature Resistant

UF Underground Feeder

FEPW Flourinated Ethylene Propylene Moisture Resistant

RH Heat Resitant Rubber

RHW Heat and Moisture Resistant Rubber

RUH Heat Resistant Latex Rubber

THW Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic

THWN Heat and Moisture Resistant Thermoplstic with Nylon

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XHHW Moisture and Heat Resistant Cross Link Polymer

BX Armored Cable

THHN THERMOPLASTIC HEAT RESISTANT

PE POLYETHELENE

SA SILICON ASBESTOS

AVA ASBESTOS AND VARNISH CAMBRIC

FIXED TEMPERATURE Use low melting point solders or metal the expand when exposed to heat to detect fire

HEAT DETECTOR 135deg-197deg F

PHOTO ELECTRIC
Use of the scattering of light by smoke into view of photo cell through incandescent or diode
DETECTOR

INFRARED FLAME It responds to the high-frequency radiant energy from flames. Alarm is only triggered when
DETECTOR IR energy flickers at rate which is chracteristics of flame

Uses the interruption of small current flow between electrodes by smoke in ionized
IONIZATION SMOKE HEAT
sampling

DETECTOR chamber to detect fire

Fabricated assembly of insulated conductors enclosed in flexible metal sheath. It is used

ARMOR CABLE (AC)
both on exposed and concealed work

A factory assemble cable of one or more conductors each individualy insulated and enclosed
METAL CLAD CABLE (MC) in a mettalic sheath of interlocking tape of smooth or corrugated tube. This type of cable is
especially used for service feeders, branch circuit and for indoor, outdoor work

Is a factory assembly of one or more conductors insulated with highly compressed refractory
MINERAL INSULATED
mineral insulation enclosed in a liquid and gas tight continous copper sheath. This type of
CABLE (MI)
cable is used in dry, wet or continously moist location as service feeders or branch circuit

Is a also a factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors having a moisture resistant,
NON METALLIC SHEATED
flame retardant and non metallic material outer sheath. This type is used specifically for one
CABLE (NM)
or two family dwellings not exceeding 3 storey building

This type of cable is factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors in an extruded
SHIELDED NON METALLIC
core of moisture resistant and flame retardant material covered within an overlapping spiral
SHEATED CABLE (SNM)
metal tape. This type is used in hazardous locations and in cable trays or in raceways

UNDERGROUND FEEDER
Is a moisture resistant cable used for underground connections including direct burial in
AND BRANCH CIRCUIT
the ground as feeder or branch circuit This is factory assembled two or more insulated
(UF) POWER AND
conductors with or without associated bare or covered or grounding under a mettalic sheath,
CONTROL TRAY CABLE
(TC) This is used for installation of cable trays, raceways, or it is supported by messenger wire

FLAT CABLE ASSEMBLY Is an assembly of parallel conductors formed integrally with insulating material web designed
(FC) especially for field installation in metal surface or raceways

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Consist of three or more flat copper conductor placed edge to edge separated and
FLAT CONDUCTOR enclosed with an insulating assembly. This type of cable is used for general purposes such
CABLE (FCC) as: appliance branch circuit, and for individual branch circuits, especially in hard smooth
continous floor surfaces and the like

MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE Is a single or multi conductor solid dielectric insulated cable rated at 2,000 volts or higher.
(MV) This type is used for power system up to 35,000 volts

TELEPHONE TERMINAL Part of the facility which accept the house cable riser and house the terminal block at each
CABINET floor and at the highest or end of a feeder riser cable

Is the simplest type of building automation system, which intercoms, PABX, microwave links,
TELECOMMUNICATION
analog and digital telephone system, video conferencing, satellite links, structured cabling
SYSTEM
and similar devices

SINGLE POLE SWITCH AT

START, 3-WAY SWITCH AT Two lights in a long hallway connected in parallel are to be controlled simultaneously at three
MIDPOINT AND SINGLE points
POINT SWITCH AT END

Factory assembled of two or more insulated conductors w/ or w/o associated bare cover
POWER AND CONTROL
ground conductor under a non metallic sheath approved forr installation in cable trays, in
TRAY CABLE TYPE
raceways or in supported by a messenger wire

RH Heat Resistant Rubber / 75 degrees

Light source used in lighting fixtures best specified in areas such as those requiring high
METAL HALIDE
illumination levels for detailed work such as needle work

SCOTT CONNECTION 2 A transformer location required in some localities, where a three phase power is required
PHASE TO 3 PHASE from a two phase system

TW Moisture Resistant Thermoplastic / 60 degrees

ILLUMINATED SWITCH Type of switch where pilot light inside a lit to guide the person inside

Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees w/a

85 amperes
22 sq.m cross sectional area in size for USE

DRAWINGS Main power supply and wiring system for 110/220 volt line; which wiring diagram fits (drawing)

Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees w/a

15 amperes
2.0 sq.m cross sectional area in size for TW

PVC IS ALLOWED FOR AS

LONG AS BOTH BURIAL
DEPTH OF NO LESS
Best suited for Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit like PVC for underground installation in buildings
460mm AND CONCRETE
ENCASEMENT IS
PROVIDED

Required minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground
5.500 mm over residential and comercial properties and driveways not subjected to truck traffic and over
600 volts to ground
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Approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in a

BUSWAYS completely enclosed, ventilated protective metal housing where the system is design to carry
fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such current

A raceway especially constructed for the purpose of physical protection of conductors, the
RIGID STEEL CONDUIT pulling in or the withdrawing of wires or cables after the conduit is in place and made of metal
pipe of standard width and thickness

120/240 VOLTS System of voltage used for computing branch circuits and feeder load

Natural energy source derived from force of wind acting on oblique blades that radiates froma
WINDMILL
shaft attached to a dynamo to produce electricity
A point in th electrical system where the electrical load of a given area is assumed to
PANEL BOARD
concentrate

Alternating current generated by the alternator where its wave rises to the peak, sinks to
SINGLE PHASE
zero, drops to the negative peak and rises again to zero a number of times each second
ALTERNATING CURRENT
depending on the frequency for which the machine is designed

Alternating current where the alternator comprises of windings mounted at right angles to
TWO PHASE
each other and provided with separate external connections current waves will be produced
ALTERNATING CURRENT
and each of which will be at its maximum when the other is zero

2.2, 30, 8, 14 Minimum conductor size for for overhead service drop for copper wire or cable

UF Underground Feeder, 60-75 degrees C

THW Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic used for dry and wet locations
Vertical vent pipes take in front of the last fixture and connects to its soil stack which acts as
CIRCUIT VENT
a vent
A device designed to open and close a circuit by non automatic means and to open the circuit
CIRCUIT BREAKER automatically on predetermined over current without damaged to itself when properly applied
within its rating

SERVICE RACEWAY The raceway that encloses the service entrance conductors

Y-Y FOR LIGHTING AND A transformer connection which is ideal in the event of change of primary voltage from 2400
POWER volts to 4160 volts to increase the potential capacity of the system

Maximum allowed ampere rating of one chord or plug utilization equipment connected in a 30
24 AMPERE
ampere branch circuit for lighting or utilization equipment

Minimum wire size in sq.mm type THW stranded copper conductor in raceway for a branch
5.5 sq.mm
circuit with 30 ampere rating

Minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground, at the
electrical service entrance or above areas or sidewalks accesible only to pedestrian lanes,
3500mm
measure from final grade line or other accesible surface only for service drop cabled together
with a grounded bare messenger wire and limited to 300 volts to ground

Minimum ampacity of feeder conductor with a load of more than two wire branch circuit
30 amperes
supplied by a 3-wire feeder but not exceed the computed branch circuit load

Minimum wire size in sq.mm type TW copper conductor in raceway for a branch circuit with
3.5 sq.m
20 ampere rating

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Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees w/a

45 Amperes
8 sq.m cross sectional area in size for THW

MULTI WIRE BRANCH A branch circuit consisting of two or more grounded conductors having a potential difference
CIRCUIT between them, and a grounded conductor having equal potential difference between it

PRESSURIZED WATER
A type of water coolant operates at a pressure of about 150 atmospheres
REACTOR

DEVICE A unit of electrical system which is intended to carry but not utilize electrical energy

Approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in a

BUSWAYS completely enclosed, ventilated protective metal housing where the system is design to carry
fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such current

60 CYCLES Standard frequency of water supply by the company like Meralco

USE Underground Service Entrance / 75degrees

The overhead service conductor from the last pole or other aerial support to and including the
SERVICE DROP
splices, if any connecting to te service entrance conductors at the building

BOILING WATER A type of nuclear reactor where the water coolant is permitted to boil within the core by
REACTOR operating at somewhat low pressure

In a 240V, a three phase 3-wire service, branch cicuits are loaded and distributed to each of
BALANCE LOADING
the three phase with this objective to attain

Unit or assembly of unit sections and associated fittings forming a rigid structural system
CABLE TRAYS
used to support cables

A transformer connection where the secondary load is a combination of lighting and power.
OPEN DELTA FOR
This connection is used when the single phase lighting is large as compared with the power
LIGHTING AND POWER
load

DELTA Y FOR LIGHTING A useful transformer connection applied when single phase lighting load is all on one phase
AND POWER resulting into unbalanced primary

Type of flexible cable which is a fabricated assembly of insulated conductors which permit its
ARMOR CABLE TYPE ACL
use at exposed weather or excessive moisture

THREE PHASE A type of alternating current where the alternator comprises the three armature windings set
ALTERNATING CURRENT at 120 degrees to each other, current will be produced in the form of triple wave

30 amperes Minimum branch circuit rating for household ranges and cooking appliance

POROUS ABSORBENT Type of sound absorbent best for lower band frequencies

HERTZ Unit of frequency which is equal to one cycle per second

A type of alternating current generated by alternator, where its wave rises to its peak, sinks to
SINGLE PHASE
zero, drop to a negative peak and rises again to zero a number of times each seconds
ALTERNATING CURRENT
depending on the frequency of the machine is designed

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2" WYE AND 2 x 1/8 BEND

Use to accept the P-trap assembly of the lavatory
COMBINATION
NUMBER OF BRANCH
A parameter in sizing horizontal branch pipe
VENTS

SINGLE POLE SWITCH AT

Two lights in a long hallway connected in parallel are to be controlled simultaneously at
START,

3-WAY SWITCH AT
three points
MIDPOINT AND

DRAWINGS Main power supply and wiring system for 110/220 volt line; which wiring diagram fits (drawing)
Pre requisite in use of split A CLEARANCE OF NOT LESS THAN 76mm SHALL BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN
knob and tube wiring CONDUCTORS AND NOT LESS THAN 26mm
A branch circuit consisting of two or more grounded conductors having a potential
MULTI WIRE BRANCH
difference between them, and a grounded conductor having equal potential difference
CIRCUIT
between it

What is the maximum horizontal range between two or more air terminal for lightning arrest
6000mm to 7600mm
for an effective disaster prevention in building

Required minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground
5500 mm over residential and comercial properties and driveways not subjected to truck traffic and over
600 volts to ground
Minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground, at the
electrical service entrance or above areas or sidewalks accesible only to pedestrian lanes,
3500mm
measure from final grade line or other accesible surface only for service drop cabled together
with a grounded bare messenger wire and limited to 300 volts to ground
Maximum allowed ampere rating of one chord or plug utilization equipment connected in a
24 amperes
30 ampere branch circuit for lighting or utilization equipment

Minimum ampacity of feeder conductor with a load of more than two wire branch circuit
30 amperes
supplied by a 3-wire feeder but not exceed the computed branch circuit load

Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees w/a

85 amperes
22 sq.m cross sectional area in size for USE
Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30 degreesw/a
45 amperes
8.0 sq.m cross sectional area in size for THW

Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees w/a

15 amperes
2.0 sq.m cross sectional area in size for TW

Minimum wire size in sq.mm type THW stranded copper conductor in raceway for a branch
5.5 sq.mm
circuit with 30 ampere rating

Minimum wire size in sq.mm type TW copper conductor in raceway for a branch circuit with20
3.5 sq.m
ampere rating
30 amperes Minimum branch circuit rating for household ranges and cooking appliance
A device that is basically a double throw switch of generally 3-pole connection that will
Automatic Transfer
automatically transfer the power from the standby generator to the building circuitry during
Switch (ATS)
electrical power failure.

Moisture resistant, in
TW in electrical wire specification means.
wet anddry location

A type of lighting that provides illumination to special objects like sculptures, flower
Specific Lighting
arrangements, etc.

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Moisture and Heat

Resistant- Cross-Linked XHHN in wire specification means.
Thermosetting

10' Standard length of an electrical metal conduit.

Infra Red The other type of flame detector other than the ultraviolet type.

Pvt. Automatic Branch

PABX or PBX means.
Exchange

Capacitor Farad is the unit capacity of a ___.

Power Panel Another name for distribution panel.

No. 12 Standard size of wire for a circuit line.

No. 14 Standard size of wire for a switch line.

Phase Interrelationship between value of voltage and current with the same frequency.

Descriptive of any material such as synthetic resin which hardens when heated or cured, and
Thermosetting
does not soften when reheated.

5.5 sqmm Minimum wire size in square millimeter for a branch circuit with a 30 ampere rating using

5.5 sqmm Type THW stranded copper conductor in a raceway.

60 Cycles Standard frequency of power supplied by the local power utility company like Meralco.

The overhead service conductors from the last pole or other aerial support to and including
Service Drop
splices, if any, connecting to the service entrance conductors at the building.

Telecommunication
The simplest type of building automation system.
System

Fixed Temperature A fire detector installed in a fire alarm system which uses low melting point solders or

Heat Detector metal that expands when exposed to heat to detect a fire.

PABX A private telephone system that interconnects with public telephone systems.

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Impedance Resistance in alternating current system.

Resistance The reciprocal of conductance.

A rigid metal housing for a group of heavy conductors insulated from each other and the
Busway
enclosure, also called Busduct.

A heavy conductor, usually in the form of a solid copper bar, used for collecting, carrying, and
Bus
distributing large electric currents, also called a busbar.

An approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in

Busway completely enclosed ventilated protective metal housing where the assembly is designed to
carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such current.

Passive Infrared A type of perimeter detector which detects object in heat range of body temperature.

Light Beam A type of perimeter detector which detects interruption of light beam.

Ultrasonic A type of perimeter detector which detects change in sound wave pattern.

A box with a blank cover which serves the purpose of joining one different runs of raceways
Pull Box or cables and provided with sufficient space for connection and branching of the enclosed
conductors.

A type of perimeter detector which is subject to false alarm from aircraft radar and from
Microwave
movement outside building through window, wood doors, and the like. It uses radio waves.

Passive Infrared with This type of perimeter detector uses both the Passive infrared and Ultrasonic or

Ultrasonic (or
Microwave system.
Microwave)

This type of perimeter detector detects a change in capacitance of the area covered, caused
Proximity / Capacitance
by intrusion.

A high intensity discharge lamp in which the light is produced by the radiation from a mixture
Metal Halide Lamp
of a metallic vapor, similar to that of a mercury lamp in construction.

A type of lamp popular for lighting commercial interiors, uses argon gas to ease starting, it
Mercury Lamp
produces light by means of an electric discharge in mercury vapor.

Tungsten Halogen A type of lamp which produces light by means of the reaction of halogen additive in the bulb
Lamp reacts with chemically with tungsten.

High-Pressure-Sodium
A type of lamp generally used for roadways and sidewalks, uses sodium gas.
(HPS)

Intelligent Building Building with fire alarm and suppression system.

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In a lightning protection system, the combination of a metal rod and its brace or footing, on
Air Terminal
the upper part of a structure.

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Ammeter

Amperage

Blackout Switch

Feeder Line

Cable Vault

Candlepower

Current

Direct Current

Grounding Wire

Footcandle

Electric current

appliances
alternator

ammeter

capacitor

diffuser

rectifier

illumeter –

greenfield

regulator
entrance cap
utility box

flux

voltage

phase

watt –
rheostat

regulator

ohmmeter

insulator
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coulomb

ohm

volts

candela

10 ft.
Pvt. Automatic Branch
Exchange
Capacitor

Power Panel

No. 12

No. 14

Rectifier

D.C. Generator

Phase

5.5 sqmm

60 Cycles

Service Drop

Telecommunication
System
Impedance

Resistance

Busway

Bus

Busway

Pull Box

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Riser Diagram

Air Terminal

Moisture resistant, in
wet and dry location
Moisture and Heat
Resistant- Cross-Linked
Thermosetting
the reciprocal of ohm

Watt

Nikola Tesla

Rigid metal conduit

(RMC)
Heat resistant
thermoplastic

All of these

2-s3w and 1-s4w

Low resistance, high
current
Cable tray

Silver

All of the above

Panelboard

Conduit

metal clad cable (type

MC)

Current

All of these

Series circuit
a. Fungus resistant
b. Corrosion resistant

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Switch
Non metallic sheathed
cable (type NM and
NMC)

Both a and b

Gold

Both a and b

Multi-outlet assembly

Transfer switch

CIRCUIT BREAKER

WATTS

AMPERE

TOWER OR FLATFORM

KNIFE SWITCH

TRANSFORMER VAULT

RECTIFIER

RAPID START
FLOURESCENT LAMP

JUNCTION BOX

5 STOREYS

3.00 m

500 mm

AIR CURTAIN

GOOSENECK

DISTRIBUTION LINE

1.20m

PLUG IN TYPE

COPPER WIRE

RACEWAY

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CABLE WIRE

DISTRIBUTION PANEL

TRANSFORMER

NON FERROUS METAL

2.50m

STEP DOWN
TRANSFORMER

OPEN WIRING

AUTOMATIC TRANSFER
SWITCH

AIR SWITCH

ARC VOLTAGE

ARMORED CABLE

ASKAREL

ASSEMBLY

BASE LOAD

BRANCH CIRCUIT

BUS

BUSWAY

CAGE

CIRCUIT BREAKER

CONDUCTOR

CONTROLLER

CORONA

CUT OUT BOX

DEMAND FACTOR

DEVICE

DUCT

ELECTRIC MOTOR

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FEEDERS

FOOTCANDLE

FUSE

GENERAL LIGHTING

ILLUMINATION

KNIFE SWITCH

LAMP

LAMPHOLDER

LIGHT

LIGHTNING ARRESTER

LIGHTNING SURGE

LINE TAP

LOAD FACTOR

LUMEN

LUX

OUTLET

OUTLET BOX

PEAK LOAD

PENDENT

PILOT WIRE

PULLBOX

RACEWAY

RECEPTACLE

RIGID METAL CONDUIT

ROSETTE

SERVICE DROP

SERVICE RACEWAY

SUBMARINE CABLE

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SURGE

5.5 mm2

SINGLE PHASE TO
SUPPLY 120 V LIGHTING
LOAD
SINGLE PHASE TO
SUPPLY 120/240 3-WIRE
LIGHTING AND POWER
SINGLE PHASE FOR
POWER

TWO PHASE
CONNECTIONS

DELTA-DELTA FOR
POWER AND LIGHTING

OPEN DELTA FOR

LIGHTING AND POWER

Y DELTA FOR POWER

Y DELTA FOR LIGHTING

AND POWER

OPEN Y DELTA

DELTA Y FOR LIGHTING

AND POWER

Y-Y FOR LIGHTING AND

POWER

Y-Y AUTO TRANSFORMER

SCOTT CONNECTION
3PHASE TO 2PHASE

SCOTT CONNECTED
2PHASE TO 3PHASE

TW

UF

FEPW

RH

RHW

RUH

THW

THWN

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XHHW

BX

THHN

PE

SA

AVA

FIXED TEMPERATURE

HEAT DETECTOR
PHOTO ELECTRIC
DETECTOR

INFRARED FLAME
DETECTOR

IONIZATION SMOKE HEAT

DETECTOR

ARMOR CABLE (AC)

METAL CLAD CABLE (MC)

MINERAL INSULATED
CABLE (MI)

NON METALLIC SHEATED

CABLE (NM)

SHIELDED NON METALLIC

SHEATED CABLE (SNM)

UNDERGROUND FEEDER
AND BRANCH CIRCUIT
(UF) POWER AND
CONTROL TRAY CABLE
(TC)

FLAT CABLE ASSEMBLY

(FC)

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FLAT CONDUCTOR
CABLE (FCC)

MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE

(MV)

TELEPHONE TERMINAL
CABINET

TELECOMMUNICATION
SYSTEM

SINGLE POLE SWITCH AT

START, 3-WAY SWITCH AT
MIDPOINT AND SINGLE
POINT SWITCH AT END

POWER AND CONTROL

TRAY CABLE TYPE

RH

METAL HALIDE

SCOTT CONNECTION 2
PHASE TO 3 PHASE

TW

ILLUMINATED SWITCH

85 amperes

DRAWINGS

15 amperes

PVC IS ALLOWED FOR AS

LONG AS BOTH BURIAL
DEPTH OF NO LESS
460mm AND CONCRETE
ENCASEMENT IS
PROVIDED

5.500 mm

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BUSWAYS

RIGID STEEL CONDUIT

120/240 VOLTS

WINDMILL

PANEL BOARD

SINGLE PHASE
ALTERNATING CURRENT

TWO PHASE
ALTERNATING CURRENT

2.2, 30, 8, 14

UF

THW

CIRCUIT VENT

CIRCUIT BREAKER

SERVICE RACEWAY

Y-Y FOR LIGHTING AND

POWER

24 AMPERE

5.5 sq.mm

3500mm

30 amperes

3.5 sq.m

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45 Amperes

MULTI WIRE BRANCH

CIRCUIT

PRESSURIZED WATER
REACTOR

DEVICE

BUSWAYS

60 CYCLES

USE

SERVICE DROP

BOILING WATER
REACTOR

BALANCE LOADING

CABLE TRAYS

OPEN DELTA FOR

LIGHTING AND POWER

DELTA Y FOR LIGHTING

AND POWER

ARMOR CABLE TYPE ACL

THREE PHASE
ALTERNATING CURRENT

30 amperes

POROUS ABSORBENT

HERTZ

SINGLE PHASE
ALTERNATING CURRENT

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2" WYE AND 2 x 1/8 BEND

COMBINATION
NUMBER OF BRANCH
VENTS

SINGLE POLE SWITCH AT

START,

3-WAY SWITCH AT
MIDPOINT AND

DRAWINGS

Pre requisite in use of split

knob and tube wiring

MULTI WIRE BRANCH

CIRCUIT

6000mm to 7600mm

5500 mm

3500mm

24 amperes

30 amperes

85 amperes

45 amperes

15 amperes

5.5 sq.mm

3.5 sq.m

30 amperes

Automatic Transfer
Switch (ATS)

Moisture resistant, in
wet anddry location

Specific Lighting

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Moisture and Heat

Resistant- Cross-Linked
Thermosetting

10'

Infra Red

Pvt. Automatic Branch

Exchange

Capacitor

Power Panel

No. 12

No. 14

Phase

Thermosetting

5.5 sqmm

5.5 sqmm

60 Cycles

Service Drop

Telecommunication
System

Fixed Temperature

Heat Detector

PABX

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Impedance

Resistance

Busway

Bus

Busway

Passive Infrared

Light Beam

Ultrasonic

Pull Box

Microwave

Passive Infrared with

Ultrasonic (or
Microwave)

Proximity / Capacitance

Metal Halide Lamp

Mercury Lamp

Tungsten Halogen
Lamp

High-Pressure-Sodium
(HPS)

Intelligent Building

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Air Terminal

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