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What is the typical height at which all switches should be mounted above floor level?
What is the typical height at which all switches should be mounted above floor level?
Which type of outlet should be installed at a height of 12 to 18 inches from the ground?
Which type of outlet should be installed at a height of 12 to 18 inches from the ground?
What is the recommended average distance between kitchen appliance outlets?
What is the recommended average distance between kitchen appliance outlets?
Which of the following is not a type of switch mentioned in the content?
Which of the following is not a type of switch mentioned in the content?
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Which of the following best describes lumens?
Which of the following best describes lumens?
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What must be done by a licensed electrician regarding electrical wiring?
What must be done by a licensed electrician regarding electrical wiring?
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What is usually included in electrical plans prepared by designers?
What is usually included in electrical plans prepared by designers?
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Which of the following statements about wiring methods is accurate?
Which of the following statements about wiring methods is accurate?
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Which type of lamp is specifically identified for street lighting and limited industrial areas?
Which type of lamp is specifically identified for street lighting and limited industrial areas?
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What kind of lighting is best suited for areas like kitchens and bathrooms?
What kind of lighting is best suited for areas like kitchens and bathrooms?
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Which of the following statements about fluorescent lamps is true?
Which of the following statements about fluorescent lamps is true?
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What feature distinguishes tungsten halogen lamps from standard incandescent lamps?
What feature distinguishes tungsten halogen lamps from standard incandescent lamps?
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Which lamps are specifically designed for use in track lighting or illuminating artwork?
Which lamps are specifically designed for use in track lighting or illuminating artwork?
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What type of gas-discharge lamp is commonly referenced for protecting sensitive equipment?
What type of gas-discharge lamp is commonly referenced for protecting sensitive equipment?
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Which lamp type holds the highest wattage, making it less energy-efficient compared to others?
Which lamp type holds the highest wattage, making it less energy-efficient compared to others?
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What distinguishes high-pressure sodium lamps in the HID field?
What distinguishes high-pressure sodium lamps in the HID field?
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Study Notes
Electrical Wiring Specifications
- Switches should be 4' or 1.20 meters above the floor.
- Three-way switches control lights at the ends of stairwells, halls, and garages.
- Time switches are for garage lighting, bathrooms, exhaust fans, and heat lights.
- Automatic switches are for closets and storage areas.
- Safety alarm switches are for security systems in the master control unit and master bedroom.
- Outdoor security lighting uses motion detectors.
- A point of electrical connection (PEC) is used as a junction in circuits.
- Receptacles allow connections for plugs, extensions, appliances, and devices.
- Kitchen appliance outlets should be spaced every 4' or 1.20 meters.
- Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) outlets' installation is described elsewhere.
- GFCI placement is 12 to 18 inches or 0.20–0.45 meters from the wall.
- Hall outlets should be placed 15 feet or 4.572 meters apart.
- Outlet height is 1.8 meters.
Wiring Plans and Methods
- Wiring plans are prepared by designers.
- Consulting electrical contractors prepare final electrical plans.
- Plans include fixture type and location.
- Wiring diagrams show fixture wiring to switches.
- Wiring methods comply with building codes.
- Wiring must be approved by a licensed electrician.
- Electrical wiring is installed using rigid PVC conduits.
Lighting Types and Characteristics
- Lumens: Total potential light amount.
- Lux: Amount of light on a surface.
- Candela: Total light in a specific direction.
- Filament lamps: Contain a thin wire coil (filament) that generates light.
- Gas-discharge lamps: Generate light through an electrical discharge.
- High-intensity discharge (HID) lamps: Include types like Gymnastic, public area, and roadways.
- Incandescent lamps: Contain a sealed glass bulb with a filament.
- Track lighting/Illuminating artwork: Complete optical systems in a single bulb.
- Tungsten Halogen lamps: Used in automotive headlamps, undecabinet lighting, and work lights. Prevent rapid depreciation through halogen gas cycle.
- Fluorescent lamps: Low-pressure mercury vapor lamps, giving light from a large surface. Common types are T12, T8, and T5.
- Energy-saving lamps: Include compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and LED bulbs. CFLs use less wattage, but LEDs are the most efficient.
- Neon vapor lamps: Miniature gas discharge lamps, often used as indicator lamps.
- Indicator lamps/Pilot lights: Used in electrical and electronic equipment.
- Plug-in fluorescent lamps (PL lamps): Include types such as PL-T and PL-C.
- Mercury vapor lamps: Produce blue-green light, suitable for limited industrial areas and street lighting.
- Metal halide lamps: Modification of mercury vapor lamps with improved color.
- High-pressure sodium lamps: Newest addition to HID lamps, with an arc tube made of high-density polycrystalline alumina. Soft white, warm white, and daylight options available.
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Explore the essential specifications and methods for electrical wiring in residential spaces. This quiz covers the placement and types of switches, receptacles, and outlets, ensuring safety and functionality in various environments. Test your knowledge of electrical codes and standards for effective wiring practices.
