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The document outlines an experiment to assemble house wiring for a 1-phase energy meter, including components like an MCB, bulbs, and a two-way switch for controlling a lamp from two positions. It explains the theory behind the wiring setup, safety measures like earthing, and the functionality of two-way switches with connection diagrams. Additionally, it includes tables showing the state of the bulb for different switch configurations and poses viva-voce questions related to the experiment.

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The document outlines an experiment to assemble house wiring for a 1-phase energy meter, including components like an MCB, bulbs, and a two-way switch for controlling a lamp from two positions. It explains the theory behind the wiring setup, safety measures like earthing, and the functionality of two-way switches with connection diagrams. Additionally, it includes tables showing the state of the bulb for different switch configurations and poses viva-voce questions related to the experiment.

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EXPERIMENT 1

Object: Assemble house wiring including earthing for 1-phase energy meter, MCB, bulb,
ceiling rose, tube light, and a three-pin socket. Also, Operate a lamp from two different
positions using two-way switch.
Apparatus Required:

S.No. Apparatus Specification Quantity


1 Supply 1-ϕ, 230V, 50Hz, AC Supply 1
2 Energy Meter 1-ϕ, 20A 1
3 MCB 10A 1
4 Bulb 230V, 60W 1
5 Tube light 230V, 40W 1
6 Ceiling Rose 6A 1
7 3-Pin Socket 5A 1
8 Connecting wires ---- As required

Theory:
The single-phase AC supply (230V, 50Hz) enters the house and passes through the energy
meter, which records the electricity usage. From the energy meter, the electrical supply is
routed through the MCB, which acts as a protective device. If there is an overload or short
circuit, the MCB trips, cutting off the power and preventing damage. The phase wire from the
MCB is connected to switches that control the bulb, tube light, ceiling rose, and 3-pin socket.
When the switch is turned on, the circuit completes, allowing current to flow through the
appliances and turning them on. The 3-pin socket is connected in parallel with the lighting
circuit. The phase and neutral wires provide power, while the earth wire ensures safety
against electrical faults. The earthing wire is connected to all metallic parts of the installation
to prevent electric shocks. Any leakage current is safely discharged into the ground, reducing
hazards. Fig.1 shows the connection diagram for house wiring.

Figure 1.: Connection Diagram of House Wiring


A two-way switch connection is a circuit that allows a single electrical load, such as a lamp,
to be controlled from two different locations. This is commonly used in staircases, hallways,
or large rooms where control from multiple points is required. A two-way switch consists of
three terminals: Common (C), Line 1 (L1), and Line 2 (L2).

Two-way switches can be connected in either direct or cross connection. In case of direct
connection, L1 and L2 of Switch A are connected respectively with L1 and L2 of Switch B.
Whereas, in cross connection, L1 and L2 of Switch A are connected respectively with L2 and
L1 of Switch B. While connecting the two-way switches in the circuit, the common C of
Switch is connected to phase and the common of Switch B is connected to neutral via the
lamp load as illustrated in Fig.2. Table 1 and Table 2 show the state of the bulb for the four
different possible positions of switches A and B.

(a) Direct connection (b) Cross connection


Figure 2: Connection diagram of 2-way switch

Table 1: State of bulb in direct connection Table 2: State of bulb in cross connection

Switch A Switch B Bulb Switch A Switch B Bulb


OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON
ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON
ON ON ON ON ON OFF

Result:

Discussion:

Viva-voce questions:
1. Why all electrical appliances connected in parallel in house wiring?
2. Why switches are connected in phase wire only?
3. What is earthing?
4. Why is the earth pin of 3-pin plug made thicker and longer?

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