TD9 Q3 M3 Lo1 Draft Electrical Plans and Layout 1
TD9 Q3 M3 Lo1 Draft Electrical Plans and Layout 1
TD9 Q3 M3 Lo1 Draft Electrical Plans and Layout 1
English – Grade 7
Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 9
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 3 – Module 3 – Draft Electrical Plans and Layouts
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Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 9 Project CAP-LRE Alternative Delivery
Mode (ADM) Module on Draft Electrical Plans and Layouts.
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Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 9 Project CAP-LRE Alternative Delivery
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This module presents the basic terminologies, components, different symbols, and general
notes and specifications used in lighting and power layout.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
understand how electric current travels toward our own homes and into the outlets and
switches
identify the different electrical symbols used in Lighting Layout and Power Layout;
be familiarized with the general notes and specifications; and
value the practical uses electricity inside our house.
Directions: Write the letter of your choice on the space provided before each number.
________2. This is an electric circuit wherein the components are arranged where all positive
terminals are connected to a single conductor
________4. This is something that stands for or represents something else by association
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________7. The lamp and switch should be connected by this in order to function.
________9. The is a working drawing that deals with the location of lights, switches, and the
circuits inside a proposed house design.
________10. This is a contact device in which a plug and a cord are connected into
________13. A device that connects and disconnects the flow of electricity in a panel board
a. b. c.
a. b. c.
The significance of electricity cannot be stressed enough. Electricity lights our homes and
makes household chores bearable by providing automation for preparing and cooking food, washing
clothes, and cleaning every part of the house. It saves a lot of time and effort on the part of the
residents at home.
Commercially, electricity contributes to manufacturers in terms of enabling them to mass-
produce goods, while providing quality products consistently through invention and upgrading
machines used for fabrication and assembly.
The utilization of electricity gives way for better education, comfort, productivity, entertainment,
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and protection.
Needless to say, mankind wouldn’t have progressed this much if electricity was not discovered.
Can you imagine a day without electricity?
The use of electricity has now become an indispensable part of our daily activities especially
those that need to be done indoors. From washing the dishes, cooking meals, studying for a test—
they all require electricity from a particular source.
With a flick of a switch, a light from , say, a bulb, automatically fills up a room. Though many
might take this for granted, this simple event actually required planning and execution. From the
location of the lights and switches, to determining the wires to be used—there is a working drawing
that was proposed before the actual installation of the electrical components take place.
The electrical layout is divided into two main drawings. These are the lighting layout and the
power layout. These two layouts contain various electrical symbols, all with different meanings which
have to be understood in order for a draftsman to express his ideas as accurately as possible.
Directions: Find four (4) appliances that are common in Filipino homes.
Laptop
Television
Radio
Rice
Cooker
The home appliances and electronic device mentioned were created to function differently.
However, they have one thing in common. They need power for them to operate. And that power is
called electricity.
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Draft Electrical Plans and Layouts
What is Electricity?
Electricity is all around us. It powers our cellphones, computers and other electronic gadgets,
and home appliances. It even exists in synapses inside our bodies. It is a natural phenomenon which
occurs in nature such as lightning during thunderstorms. Electricity is the science dealing with the
existence and interaction of electric charges resulting to varying physical occurrences.
To further understand what electricity is, we first need to study the atoms, the building blocks
of matter.
Atoms are composed of protons, electrons, and neutrons. Electrons were not always bounded
to a proton. An electron that moves in the outer orbit of an atom tends to escape and be freed
especially when enough outside force is exerted into them. This electron is called valence electron.
Valence electron moves charges.
Electricity is the flow of electric charge. Charge is a property of matter which is measurable or
quantifiable. Charge may be positive or negative. Now, a charge has to be moved. This is where
protons and electrons enter. Protons are positively charged, electrons are negatively charged, and
neutrons are, well—neutral. Protons and electrons carry the same amount of charge, just different
types. Atoms are subjected to electrostatic force. This is the force that makes similar-charge protons
(positive) repel from each other. The same force is applied to electrons, which are negatively charged.
However, positively charged protons attract negatively charged electrons.
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When a free-floating valence electron is applied with electrostatic force, it latches to the nearest
proton. Keep in mind that an atom has a specific number of electrons. The valence electron pushes
one of the electrons of the atom out of its orbit—turning it into a new valence
electron. The same force is applied to the new valence electron, and the process is repeated creating
a constant movement among electrons. The flow of the electrons is called an electric current.
Electric Current is what makes most of our household items work—from television to our
washing machines. Current is the measurement of electric charge flow in a circuit, and is measured
in amperes. Ampere is the basic unit of electric current, while voltage is the electromotive force, using
volt as unit of measure.
An Electric Current travels through contact with a conductor such as copper or aluminum wires.
The electric current travels through high-voltage transmission lines. Then, an auxiliary power station
or a substation receives the electric current, where it is converted from DC to AC.
A Direct Current is an electric current that flows in one direction. An example of an object that
produces DC is a battery. A Direct Current (DC) flows in a conductor such as copper wire. An
Alternating Current is an electric current that reverses its direction within constant intervals. Radio
and audio signals are examples of AC. AC powers most of the outlets in our houses. In the substation,
DC is converted into AC since AC can be transported through long distances of electrical lines. This
is because AC generates less heat in high voltages.
In the substation, aside from converting currents, the voltage is lowered by channeling it
through transformers before it was sent to smaller power lines. The current is then received by the
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service entrance conductor of a house. From there, the electric current travels to the panel board
which is then distributed to several circuits such as lights and outlets.
What is a Circuit?
A circuit is a path of electric current. A light bulb powered by a battery by connecting both of
them with a wire is an example of a circuit. A circuit must include the source of electric energy.
The distribution of electric current inside our houses is managed by building circuits. There is
a circuit that powers a light bulb every time we turn on a switch. Likewise, there is a circuit that powers
an outlet that let us charge our phones.
1. Series Circuit- This is an electric circuit wherein the components are arranged in a manner
where the current flows through each component without the need to create branching.
2. Parallel Circuit- An electric circuit wherein the components are arranged in a manner where all
positive terminals are connected to a single conductor, while the negative terminals are connected
to a different conductor. Thus, applying the same voltage to each component.
Electrical Symbols
The use of symbols in electrical plans is of utmost importance. How so? Electrical plans
indicate the location of lighting fixtures, outlets, and power lines. Electrical symbols are simplified
representations of actual objects. The working drawing of the electrical plan is intended to be the guide
of whomever electrical technician that will be working on the building being constructed.
The electrical layout uses different symbols. The lighting layout contains the location of lighting
outlets and switches. The power layout focuses mainly on the location of outlets which will power
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electrical appliances. These two drawings must contain all the necessary symbols. Below is the list of
symbols used in an electrical layout:
The General Notes and Specifications is the part of the drawing that includes the description
of the properties of the materials, standards, and the quality of the implementation of the work during
the construction of the building. The General Notes and Specifications is in line with the national
Building Code. Below is an example of the General Notes and Specifications used in an Electrical
Layout.
1.All electrical works included herein shall be done in accordance with the provision of the
latest edition of the Philippine electrical code, the rules and regulations of the local
enforcing authority and the requirements of the local utility company.
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2. All following notes shall apply to all electrical drawings unless otherwise indicated.
3. All electrical works shall be under direct and immediate supervision by a duly authorized
electrical engineer.
4. The electrical drawings shall be read in conjunction with the rest of the drawings pertaining
to architectural, structural, sanitary and other pertaining information as applicable.
5. All dimensions shown on the drawings are in millimeters.
6. All exposed non-current carrying metal parts of electrical equipment shall be grounded
effectively.
7. All electrical materials shall comply in full with the relevant british standards and codes of practice.
8. All electrical materials to be used shall be new and installed in applications for which they are
intended.
9. Unless otherwise indicated, mounting heights given shall be measured as follows:
a. equipment-from finished floor to top of equipment
b. wiring devices-from finished floor to center of device
10. Standard type of accessories, splicing devices, termination, important for the entire electrical
installation shall be done.
11. All wires, conduits, breakers, switches, wiring devices and others, must be ul listed or iec
approved type.
12. Lighting and small power branch circuit without designation shall be 2-3 mm thhn &
1-3.5 mm thhn (g) in 15 mm ∅ imc unless noted otherwise.
13. Pull boxes of code 1.61 mm (gauge 16) minimum shall be provided by the contractor whenever
necessary to facilitate wire pulling even if these items are not shown in the plan.
14. The contractor shall be required to coordinate with the other trades necessary to carry out the
electrical installation work.
15. The contractor shall verify and orient the actual location of the service entrance for
connection to power supply and other utilities included in the plan.
Lighting Layout
The lighting layout is a working drawing that deals with the location of lights or lamp,
switches, and the circuits inside a proposed house design. The lighting layout focuses on three (3)
elements: light, switch, and circuit.
Lamp is a device which produces light with the aid of electricity. Here are several examples of
a lamp that can be used in the lighting layout.
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Led Lamp Incandescent Lamp
a. Incandescent Lamp is a lamp that gives off light when its filament is heated. Incandescence is the
emission of visible light by an object when it is subjected to heat.
b. Fluorescent Lamp is a lamp with a cylindrical or tubular appearance that emits light due to
fluorescence of the phosphorus coating of its inner tube.
c. LED bulb or the Light Emitting Diode Bulb has a diode, a semiconducting material that emits light
when electric current is applied into it due to electroluminescence.
d. Compact Fluorescent Lamp or CFL this is a more efficient and compact fluorescent lamp.
Other examples of light are track light, droplight, pendant light, and cove Light
The lamp which is used as a ceiling light is installed in a lighting outlet. The lighting outlet is
a circular component made of plastic or ceramic that connects a fixed lighting fixture into a wiring
system
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Switch is a device that directs an electric current. It is also designed to make or break an
electric current towards the intended component like a lamp. Basically, a switch turns the lights on or
off. Here are some of the switches that you may use in your Lighting Layout.
a. One-gang Switch herein, the word “gang” describes how many light switches are there in a
single plate. One-gang switch has one toggle or button that controls the light.
b. Two-gang Switch has two toggles or buttons in a faceplate which can control two or more lamps
separately.
c. Three-gang Switch has three toggles or buttons.
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d. Three-way Switch is used in coexistence with another switch to control a lamp from two different
locations.
The switches are usually installed in a utility box. This is a junction box that connects an
electrical component into the wiring system. The utility box is an enclosure that is recessed on a wall.
Wire is an insulated, metallic strand that is used as conductor of electricity. The wire carries
the electric current from the panel board to the lamps and switches. A good quality wire should be a
THHN or Thermoplastic, High-Heat, Nylon-coated wire. This wire is extremely heat-resistant, with a
heat rating of 90 degrees Celsius. Another good-quality wire is the THWN (Thermoplastic, High-Heat,
and Water-resistant Nylon-coated) wire. Meanwhile, the THW (Thermoplastic, Heat and Water-
resistant) wire is a standard wire that does not have a nylon coating, making it cheaper and less heat-
resistant (only 60 degrees Celsius).
What size of wire should I use for lights? It is recommended to use no. 14 AWG (American
Wire Gauge) Wire (2.0mm)
What rating of circuit breaker should I use? A circuit breaker is a device that connects and
disconnects the flow of electricity in a panel board for no.14 AWG Wire, a 15 A (Ampere) circuit breaker
must be installed in the Panel Board.
Circuit is a path of electric current which includes the power source. In the lighting layout, a
lamp and switch, connected by a wire, and terminating in a circuit breaker is one circuit. In the lighting
layout, there are several circuits that will be established depending on the number of lamps used.
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What does a lighting layout look like?
Figure 10. The Lighting layout showing the location of lights and switches.
2. Type and location of Switch (written as S2 and S3) and the light it controls (the switch and
6. Dimensions
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Power Layout
The power layout is a working drawing depicting the location of outlets, the panel board,
and the number of circuits. It consists of lines and symbols to convey information to the team of
workers who will install the electrical system of the residential building.
Outlet-this is an electrical device that is mounted on a wall and encloses one or more
receptacles that power an appliance, or a lamp. The receptacle is a contact device in
which a plug and a cord are connected into to power an appliance. The outlets are usually
installed in a utility box.
Wire- Just the same with switches and lamps, outlets are connected to the panel board with
a wire. A wire is an insulated, metallic strand that is used as conductor of electricity and
carries the electric current from the panel board to the outlet.
It is recommended to use No. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) Wire (3.5mm2) for convenience
outlet for ordinary appliances. However, other appliances require a different
Notice that other appliances such as Electric Range and Water Heater require
bigger sizes of wire. It is because they consume more power.
For No.12 AWG Wire, a 20 A (Ampere) circuit breaker must be installed in the panel board.
However, other appliances which consume more power such as electric range and water heater
require 60 A and 40 A circuit breakers respectively.
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Circuit- In the power layout, the outlets connected by a wire, and terminating in a circuit
breaker is one circuit. In the power layout, there are several circuits which should be established and
at the same time depends on the number and types of outlets used.
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Independent Activity 1
Directions: Identify the three (3) parts of an atom. Write your answer on the space
provided.
1.____________________
Charge Protons
2.____________________
Neutrons Current
Volt Electrons
3.____________________
Independent Assessment 1
Directions: Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false. Write your answer on the
space provided.
Independent Activity 2
Directions: Identify what symbol represents the following description’s. Write the letter of your answer
on the space provided.
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Independent Assessment 2
Directions: Identify the following electrical symbols. Write your answer on the space provided.
Independent Activity 3
Directions: Identify the electrical component being described. Write the letter of your answer
on the space provided.
________2. A device which connects and disconnects the flow of electricity in a panel board
________3. It carries the electric current from the panel board to the lamps and switches
________4. This is a junction box that connects an electrical component into the wiring system
________5. A contact device in which a plug and a cord is connected into to power an
appliance
Independent Assessment 3
Directions: Fill the missing word or words to complete the following statements.
1. The Light Emitting Diode Bulb has a ______________ that emits light when electric current is
applied into it.
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4. Fluorescent Lamp emits light due to fluorescence of the ______________ coating of its
inner tube.
Directions: After accomplishing previous activities regarding the topic, have you realized the
significance of electricity in our homes ? Write your realization below.
I realized that ….
Directions: The practical purpose of electricity is evident not just in our homes, but also in our
community. Walk around your neighborhood. Observe objects, or locations that are
powered by electricity. For example, lamp post or street light. Write your answers on the
space provided.
1.
2.
3.
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Assessment
Directions: Write the letter of your choice on the space provided before each number.
________7. The component which connects the switch and the lamp in a circuit
________8. It has three toggles in a faceplate which controls two or more lamps separately.
________10. This is a working drawing that deals with the location of lights, switches, and the
circuits inside a proposed house design.
________11. It has a diode that emits light when electric current is applied into it.
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________12. The heat rating of THWN
________14. It is where the electricity is coming from such as battery and transformers.
________15. A device inside the panel board that connects and disconnects the flow of
Electricity.
Additional Activity
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3.
Comments / Suggestions
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Answer Key
What I Know
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. C
6. C
7. C
8. C
9. C
10. B
11. B
12. B
13. C
14. B
15. B
What’s New
What’s More
Independent Activity 1
(In random order)
1. Protons
2. Neutrons
3. Electrons
Independent Assessment 1
1. T
2. T
3. T
4. T
5. F
Independent Activity 2
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. B
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Independent Assessment 2
1. Recessed Ceiling Light
2. Ceiling Light w/ Pull Cord
3. Fluorescent Light
4. Wall Light Outlet
5. Ceiling Light Outlet
Independent Activity 3
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. E
5. C
Independent Assessment 3
1. DIODE
2. COMPACT
3. FILAMENT
4. PHOSPHORUS
5. HEAT
6.
What I Can Do
1. Turn off light switches when not in
use.
2. Disconnect the electrical plug of
an appliance from an outlet when
not in use.
3. Open windows during the day to
take advantage of natural light.
Assessment
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. C
10. C
11. B
12. A
13. B
14. A
15. C
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