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What does the plan of a room or floor drawn to scale represent?
What does the plan of a room or floor drawn to scale represent?
What does a plan classification primarily determine?
What does a plan classification primarily determine?
Which area in a residential house is primarily for consumption of food?
Which area in a residential house is primarily for consumption of food?
How do lighting and power outlet needs for the master bedroom compare to a regular bedroom?
How do lighting and power outlet needs for the master bedroom compare to a regular bedroom?
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In a living area, what type of lighting fixtures are commonly installed?
In a living area, what type of lighting fixtures are commonly installed?
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What specific electrical provision is typically needed in a kitchen, beyond general lighting and convenience outlets?
What specific electrical provision is typically needed in a kitchen, beyond general lighting and convenience outlets?
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What is the primary function of a toilet as defined in the context?
What is the primary function of a toilet as defined in the context?
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In a typical residential electrical plan, where should convenience outlets be placed in a bathroom?
In a typical residential electrical plan, where should convenience outlets be placed in a bathroom?
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What does the 'legend' typically show in an electrical wiring plan?
What does the 'legend' typically show in an electrical wiring plan?
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What is typically installed in the porch of a house, based on the text?
What is typically installed in the porch of a house, based on the text?
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Why are convenience outlets included in a garage, based on the text?
Why are convenience outlets included in a garage, based on the text?
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Which component of an electrical wiring plan provides a top-down view of a room, drawn to scale?
Which component of an electrical wiring plan provides a top-down view of a room, drawn to scale?
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What is the initial step to effectively read an electrical plan?
What is the initial step to effectively read an electrical plan?
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What information is typically included in the Load Schedule of an electrical wiring plan?
What information is typically included in the Load Schedule of an electrical wiring plan?
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In addition to plant cultivation, what else is a garden used for according to the text?
In addition to plant cultivation, what else is a garden used for according to the text?
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What does the Riser Diagram represent in an electrical wiring plan?
What does the Riser Diagram represent in an electrical wiring plan?
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Which of the following would you find on the Title Block of an Electrical Wiring Plan?
Which of the following would you find on the Title Block of an Electrical Wiring Plan?
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What do wiring diagrams in electrical plans indicate?
What do wiring diagrams in electrical plans indicate?
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Why is it important to provide both lighting and convenience outlets in a garden?
Why is it important to provide both lighting and convenience outlets in a garden?
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Which of these details is primarily found in the specification, rather than a different component of an electrical wiring plan?
Which of these details is primarily found in the specification, rather than a different component of an electrical wiring plan?
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What is the primary purpose of including a Location Map in an electrical wiring plan?
What is the primary purpose of including a Location Map in an electrical wiring plan?
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What is the main purpose of a porch as described in the content?
What is the main purpose of a porch as described in the content?
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What information is included in the Riser Diagram of an Electrical Plan, besides the character and type of service?
What information is included in the Riser Diagram of an Electrical Plan, besides the character and type of service?
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According to the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), what is the minimum circuit capacity required for a residential area up to 80 square meters?
According to the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), what is the minimum circuit capacity required for a residential area up to 80 square meters?
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What is the minimum size conductor required for all convenience outlets, according to the PEC?
What is the minimum size conductor required for all convenience outlets, according to the PEC?
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How many convenience outlets are typically allowed on a 15 amp circuit, when each outlet is counted as 1.5 amps?
How many convenience outlets are typically allowed on a 15 amp circuit, when each outlet is counted as 1.5 amps?
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According to the provided guidelines, which of the following should NOT be fed from a lighting circuit?
According to the provided guidelines, which of the following should NOT be fed from a lighting circuit?
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What is the minimum ampere circuit required for laundry outlets according to the code?
What is the minimum ampere circuit required for laundry outlets according to the code?
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Which of the following is considered a special-purpose circuit requiring a separate circuit?
Which of the following is considered a special-purpose circuit requiring a separate circuit?
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What does an electrical wiring plan not typically show?
What does an electrical wiring plan not typically show?
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For a residential area of 60 square meters, what is the recommended circuit capacity according to the PEC?
For a residential area of 60 square meters, what is the recommended circuit capacity according to the PEC?
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According to the provided data, how many lighting outlets are there in total?
According to the provided data, how many lighting outlets are there in total?
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What is the maximum wattage load specified for a single lighting outlet in the Philippine Electrical Code, according to the content?
What is the maximum wattage load specified for a single lighting outlet in the Philippine Electrical Code, according to the content?
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What is the calculated current load for Circuit 1 which has 9 lighting outlets?
What is the calculated current load for Circuit 1 which has 9 lighting outlets?
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What is the total wattage of the lighting load for Circuit 2, which has 10 lighting outlets?
What is the total wattage of the lighting load for Circuit 2, which has 10 lighting outlets?
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How many convenience outlets are there in total based on figure B?
How many convenience outlets are there in total based on figure B?
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If a third lighting circuit was to be added with 7 lighting outlets, what would be its total wattage load?
If a third lighting circuit was to be added with 7 lighting outlets, what would be its total wattage load?
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What would be the combined total current load from circuit 1 and circuit 2?
What would be the combined total current load from circuit 1 and circuit 2?
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What is the total power consumption in watts for Circuit 3, which serves convenience outlets?
What is the total power consumption in watts for Circuit 3, which serves convenience outlets?
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What is the calculated current load in amperes for Circuit 4, which also serves convenience outlets?
What is the calculated current load in amperes for Circuit 4, which also serves convenience outlets?
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A range is connected to Circuit 5, which has a power rating of 8kW. What is the current load in amperes for this circuit?
A range is connected to Circuit 5, which has a power rating of 8kW. What is the current load in amperes for this circuit?
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What is the total current load in amperes for Circuit 6, which connects to a water heater with a rating of 2.5kW?
What is the total current load in amperes for Circuit 6, which connects to a water heater with a rating of 2.5kW?
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Each air conditioning unit in circuits 7 and 8 is rated at 1.5 horsepower. What is the calculated current load in amperes for each circuit, considering the required 125% ampacity?
Each air conditioning unit in circuits 7 and 8 is rated at 1.5 horsepower. What is the calculated current load in amperes for each circuit, considering the required 125% ampacity?
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What is the total number of convenience outlets served by Circuit 3 and Circuit 4 combined?
What is the total number of convenience outlets served by Circuit 3 and Circuit 4 combined?
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According to the Philippine Electrical Code, what is the load limit per convenience outlet used for calculating circuit loads?
According to the Philippine Electrical Code, what is the load limit per convenience outlet used for calculating circuit loads?
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When calculating the required ampacity for a motor circuit, such as for an air conditioner, what percentage above the full load current is specified by the Philippine Electrical Code?
When calculating the required ampacity for a motor circuit, such as for an air conditioner, what percentage above the full load current is specified by the Philippine Electrical Code?
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Study Notes
Electrical Wiring Plan
- A technical representation of an electrical system proposed for installation in a building or house
- Includes materials, devices, and equipment
Electrical Wiring Plan - Components
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Legend: Defines symbols used on the plan
- Service Entrance (3 wire)
- Kilowatt-Hour Meter
- Electrical Power Panel
- Incandescent Lamp Outlet
- ACU (Air conditioning unit outlet)
- RC (Range Outlet - grounded)
- Duplex convenience outlet
- Lighting and/or Appliance Circuit indicator
- Tumbler Switches (single pole and gang)
- Electric Motor (1 HP, 230V, 10A)
- Floor Plan: A scaled drawing of the building's room or floor, as if viewed from above
- Location Map: Shows the location of electrical elements within the building
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Specification: Details of the electrical system
- Service type (single phase 3-wire 115/230 volts, 60 cycles)
- Conductor size (no. 4 or no. 6 THW)
- Main Circuit Breaker (100A)
- Branch circuits (lighting/small appliances, range, AC, water pump - all 20A)
- Spare circuit (20A)
- Wiring method (concealed knob and tube)
- Raceways (rigid metal conduit)
- Mounting type (flush)
- Compliance with codes (Philippine Electrical Code, Local Ordinances, Power Company regulations)
Load Schedule
- Details about the load
- Number of branch circuits
- Number of light/power outlets and switches per branch
- Wattage rating of the load per circuit branch
- Total current load per circuit
- Computation of total power and current for each circuit branch
- Size of conduit used for feeder and branch circuits
Riser Diagram
- A single line diagram of the entire electrical circuit from the service entrance to branch circuits
- Shows service type (single phase 2/3-wire)
- Size of service entrance conductor and conduit
- Type and size of wire for each branch
- Size of protective device for main circuit breaker and branch circuit
Title Block
- Contains project information like the name and location of the installation
- Owner's name and address
- Signature of master electrician or engineer
- Drafting details (draftsman initials and date)
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This quiz explores the key components of an electrical wiring plan for both residential and commercial installations. It covers essential symbols, specifications, and layouts necessary for understanding electrical system blueprints. Test your knowledge on identifying service entrances, outlets, and more.
