Electrical Breakers and Safety Features
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What happens when a single breakout mounted breaker is removed?

  • The power remains on for all the circuit breakers
  • The power automatically turns off (correct)
  • The power turns off for all the circuit breakers
  • The power turns off for only that particular breaker
  • What is a challenge when handling drawout mounted breakers?

  • They are too expensive to handle
  • They are difficult to manipulate by hand due to their weight and size (correct)
  • They are too small to handle
  • They are too fragile to handle
  • How are drawout mounted breakers typically installed and removed?

  • By hand
  • By using a crane
  • By using a jacking screw and then hoisted onto a support (correct)
  • By using a pulley system
  • What must be done before testing and removing a drawout mounted breaker?

    <p>The load must be turned off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between daylight and artificial lighting?

    <p>The direction and distribution of light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consideration when designing outdoor lighting systems?

    <p>The spacing and height of posts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lumen method of lighting design a measure of?

    <p>The efficiency of a lamp in converting electrical power to light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a higher value of luminous efficacy indicate?

    <p>A more efficient lamp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between daylighting and artificial lighting?

    <p>Artificial lighting can reveal specific buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for a successful floodlighting project?

    <p>A comprehensive survey of the building and its surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to consider the appearance of a building at night-time during its design stage?

    <p>To enhance the aesthetic values of the architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a ring main system in domestic wiring?

    <p>To distribute power throughout the building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rating of a live conductor in a ring or power circuit?

    <p>32 amp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an earth loop in a ring or power circuit?

    <p>To protect against electrical shocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to consider the aesthetic values of the architecture when floodlighting a building?

    <p>To enhance the aesthetic values of the architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of floodlighting ancient monuments and civic buildings?

    <p>They are enhanced and the landscape is improved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for providing a range of values for each lamp type?

    <p>To reflect the difference in luminous efficacy with power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration when choosing fittings for outdoor use?

    <p>The design life of the installation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for the daytime appearance of luminaires and columns?

    <p>They should be in keeping and scale with the surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lamps require adjustable mounting arrangements?

    <p>Tungsten halogen and low pressure sodium lamps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is accurate aiming important in floodlighting systems?

    <p>To allow for easy cleaning and relamping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of electrical conduits and conduit fittings?

    <p>To protect the electrical cables and wires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors should be considered when selecting the material, size, and fittings of electrical conduits?

    <p>The surroundings and type of wiring it will house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is ease of access to the lamp, reflector, and front glass important in luminaires?

    <p>To allow for easy cleaning and relamping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Drawout Mounted Breakers

    • Interlocked for safety, automatically turning off power when a single unit is removed
    • Large and bulky, requiring a jacking screw and support for installation and removal
    • Can be replaced without disconnecting power, but testing and removal require the load to be turned off

    Conduit Systems

    • Important considerations for daylight and artificial lighting
      • Different orders of contrast and object relationships in daylight vs. artificial lighting
      • Direction and distribution of light vary between day and night
      • Lighting equipment must be visually acceptable in daylight

    Lighting Design

    • Lumen method measures lamp efficiency in converting electrical power to light
    • Higher luminous efficacy indicates greater efficiency
    • Daylighting is general and non-selective, while artificial lighting can reveal specific buildings
    • Floodlighting can enhance architectural features and landscapes

    Lighting Applications

    • Bedrooms: consider lighting design in early stages to enhance interior features
    • Halls: importance of lighting design in enhancing interior features
    • Corridors: importance of lighting design in enhancing interior features

    Basic Wiring Systems

    • Two major ways of wiring in domestic buildings: ring main and radial systems
    • Ring main system: fuse or miniature circuit breaker protected sub-circuit with a 32 amp rating
    • Radial system: not specified in the provided text

    Lighting Installation and Maintenance

    • Consideration of design life and maintenance ease in choosing outdoor fittings
    • Importance of initial cost, maintenance frequency, and economics in installation
    • Daytime appearance of luminaires and columns should be in keeping with surroundings
    • Mounting arrangements vary based on lamp type and burning position
    • Accurate aiming and ease of access for relamping and cleaning are important

    Electrical Conduits and Conduit Fittings

    • Used to protect electrical cables and wires in various environments
    • Material, size, and fittings chosen based on installation surroundings and wiring type

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    This quiz covers the safety features and installation procedures of drawout mounted breakers, including their interlocking mechanism and handling requirements.

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