ELECTRONICS

( Special Science Class - Elective )

Quarter 3 – Module 3 and 4

( Week 3 and 4 )
Electrical Wiring Devices

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 MODULE 3 and 4 ELECTRICAL WIRING DEVICES

Any electrical devices that used to control and to provide connection points for low-
voltage outlets, lighting systems, and appliances like wall switches and receptacles. In most
cases, electrical devices are supplied by an alternating current source.

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. Define electrical wiring devices,

2. Identify the sources of current use in electrical wiring devices,
3. Differentiate electrical devices from electrical materials and accessories and
4. Draw a schematic diagram of an electrical circuit showing different devices,
accessories and materials.

What I Need To Know ?

Wiring devices refer to current-carrying and non-current-currying devices, accessories,

and supplies that are used to control the circuit. It is composed of different types, uses and
functions.

In this lesson, as you work on with the activity, you will be able to answer the following
key questions:

What are the different electrical wiring devices, accessories and materials?
Differentiate electrical devices from electrical materials?
Identify the different uses and functions ?

Before you start with the Lesson, be sure to answer the pre – assessment.

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 What I Know

Pre – Assessment
Directions : Read the questions carefully. Write only the letter that corresponds to the correct
answer in your separate answer sheet.

1. What kind of materials is used in house wiring connection ?

A. Electrical materials C. Engineering materials

B. Electronics materials D. Household materials

2. Which of the following is NOT an electrical device ?

A. B. C. D.

3. Which of the following statement describe electrical materials ?

A. Electrical materials is used for wiring installation.

B. Electrical materials is used for wiring accessories.

C. Electrical materials is used in order to function the circuit.

D. Electrical materials is used as devices for wiring installation.

4. Which of the following is an electrical materials ?

A. B. C. D.

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5. In mounting the switch , how much is the distance from the floor?

A. 1.0 meter B. 1.2 meters C. 1.5 meters D. 2.0 meters

6. Which of the following does not belong to the group?

A. Junction box B. Panel box C. Square box D. Utility box

7. If the switch is mounted on the wall, how about the lamp ?

A. Mounted in the floor C. Mounted in the roof

B. Mounted in the ceiling D. Mounted outside the house

8. How much is the distance from the floor if the outlet is mounted on the wall ?

A. 1.5 feet B. 1.25 feet C. 1.0 foot D. 0.75 foot

9. Which of the following is an electrical lighting fixtures ?

A. B. C. D.

10. How to identify electrical lighting fixtures?

A. It is connected to the outlet C. It is connected to the main switch

B. It is composed of lighting materials D. It is an additional part installed in the lights

11. Which of the following is NOT a lighting materials?

A. B. C. D.

12. Which of the following is NOT part of a lighting circuit?

A. B. C. D.

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13. What is the first step in mounting the switch?

A. Install the junction box C. Install the utility box

B. Install the square box D. Connect the wire

14. Which of the following is an electrical device ?

A. B. C. D.

15. Which of the following is NOT part of the power / outlet circuit ?

A. Four-way switch B. Junction box C. Three-way switch D. Utility box

Lesson
Electrical Devices

What’s In?

Electrical devices are any device that are connected to the circuit in order to arrive the
expected function of an electrical materials in a circuit, such as GFCIs. Audible Alarm. Dead
Front, AFCIs. Commercial Receptacles, Dimmers, Commercial Switches, Sensors and Timers,
Relays and Magnetic contactors.

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 What’s New?

ACTIVITY 1

Identifying Electrical Devices

Objectives:

1. List down all your electrical devices that is found in your home and
2. Identify its uses and functions.

Materials:

Paper , One fourth size cartolina

Ball Pen , Pentel Pen , Cray Pas

Eraser , One fourth size illustration board

Procedure:

1. In a one fourth size illustration board, divide it into three.

2. In the first column, labeled as the name of the device. List down all the devices
that you have in your home.
3. Draw the actual appearance of the device in the second column.
4. In the third column, give the use/s / functions / purpose.
5. Follow the format below.

Name of the device Actual appearance Uses/Functions/Purpose

1.
2.
3.

Observation / Conclusion:

1. Among the list, what is the most common device that you have in your home ?
2. Do they have the same uses, functions or purpose ?

Generalization:

1. How can you identify that it is an electrical device and not a materials?

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 What is It?

TYPES OF ELECTRICAL DEVICES :

1. Electrical Timer - A time switch also called a timer switch, or simply timer is a timer
that operates an electric switch controlled by the timing mechanism. The switch
may be connected to an electric circuit operating from the main power, including
via a relay or contactor; or low voltage, including battery-operated equipment in
vehicles.

2. Electrical Relay - A relay allows circuits to be switched by electrical equipment, for

example, a timer circuit with a relay could switch power at a preset time. For
many years relays were the standard method of controlling industrial electronic
systems.

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3. Electric Circuit Breaker - A circuit breaker is an automatically operated electrical
device designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by excess
current from an overload.

4. Magnetic Contactor – Magnetic contactors are a form of electrical relay found on most
electrically powered motors. They act as a go-between for direct power sources,
and high-load electrical motors in order to homogenize or balance out changes
in electrical frequency which may come from a power supply as well as to act as
a safeguard.

5. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter ( GFCI ) - A ground-fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, is

a fast-acting circuit breaker designed to shut off electric power in the event of
a ground-fault within as little as 1/40 of a second. It works by comparing the
amount of current going to and returning from equipment along the circuit
conductors.

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6. Dimmer Switch - Dimmers switch are devices connected to a lighting fixture attached
to the switch and used to lower the brightness of light.

7. Commercial Receptacles – Commercial receptacles or outlets are extra durable and

are ideal for constant use at any business or commercial area.

8. Commercial Switches – Commercial switch will last longer due to heavier contacts for
switching longevity.

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9. Electrical Sensors - An electrical sensor is a device or integrated circuit that detects a
specific physical parameter. It can detect everything from light to distance to
acceleration.

10. Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter – An arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) also known as an
arc-fault detection device (AFDD) is a circuit breaker that breaks the circuit
when it detects the electric arcs if there is a sign of loose connections in a
home wiring.

11. Limit Switch - A limit switch is an electromechanical device that consists of an actuator
mechanically linked to a set of contacts. When an object comes into contact
with the actuator, the device operates the contacts to make or break an
electrical connection. This is mostly use in escalators.

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 What I Have Learned?

Directions: Write only the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. Write your
answer in a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following is TRUE to an electrical device.

A. A device that controls the flow of current.
B. A device that supplied the voltage in a circuit.
C. A device attached to the circuit in order to get the expected output.
D. An auxiliary device attached to the circuit in order to lower the power consumption
of a circuit. .
2. Which of the following device detects that the circuit is grounded ?
A. AFCI B. GFCI C. Limit Switch D. Sensors
3. If the circuit has a loose connections, what device that will detect?
A. AFCI B. GFCI C. Limit Switch D. Sensors
4. What device that can detect the physical parameter of a human body?
A. AFCI B. GFCI C. L:imit Switch D. Sensors
5. What device that is used to contact that depends on the time being set ?
A. Magnetic contactor B. Relay C. Sensors D. Timers

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 What’s More

Directions: Draw the following in a 1/8 sheet of cartolina.

1. Draw a schematic diagram of both power and lighting circuit using three lamps
controlled by individual switch using a three gang switch, with one single
convenience outlet.
2. Draw a schematic diagram of both power and lighting circuit using three lamps
connected in parallel controlled by two three – way and one four – way switch, with
two duplex convenience ouitlet.

Lesson
Electrical Materials
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 What I Need To Know

Electrical materials are the different parts that help to make an electrical
installation successful. There can be hundreds of different types of electrical
materials that can be used. Materials are generally split into four main groups: metals,
polymers, ceramics, and composites.

What’s In

Electrical materials are classified into four and they are Conductors, those
that will conduct electricity and purely metals, Semi conductors those that will conduct
electricity in a temporary action, Isolators or insulators those that will not conduct
electricity and Magnetic materials, those that are used as magnet during the conduct of
electricity.

What’s New?

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 ACTIVITY 2

Describing and Identifying Electrical Materials

Objectives:

1. Describe electrical materials and

2. Identify electrical materials during electrical installation

Materials:

Paper , One fourth size cartolina , Ball Pen , Pentel Pen

Eraser , One fourth size illustration board

Procedure:

1. In a one fourth size illustration board, draw the electrical materials or name it
based on the instructions below.
2. Find your answers on the illustration below.
3. Answer what is asked based from the table.

Illustration 1.

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Illustration 2.

Illustration 3.

A. Answer the table below :

Name of electrical Actual appearance Name of electrical Actual appearance

materials materials
[Link] lamp
1. Surface type holder ( weather
outlet proof type )
2. Flush type 7.A.C. Plug
outlet

3. Flush type [Link] box (

lamp holder metal)

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 4. Hanging lamp 9.
holder ( chain
type )

5. Surface type 10.

lamp holder

Observation / Conclusion:

3. Upon looking at the illustration do you have magnetic materials ?

4. What is the difference between conductors and semi conductors ?

Generalization:

2. What are electrical materials and when to use it ?

What Is It?

ELECTRICAL MATERIALS

1. CONDUCTORS – Any electrical materials or metals or type of material that allows the
flow of charge or electrical current in one or more directions.

Examples : electrical wire, metal junction box and utility box and water.

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2. ISOLATORS / INSULATORS – Any electrical materials in which it does not allow the flow
of charges or electrical current in one or more directions.

Examples : Plastic, wood, paper, cloth ( plastic junction box and utility box )

3. SEMI CONDUCTORS – Any materials that allows only fifty percent of its conductivity to
the flow of charges or current.

Examples : electronic component, devices and gadgets.

4. Magnetic materials – Any materials that will conduct magnet during electrical energizing.

Examples : Magnet wire, circuit breakers, magnetic contactors, relays.

5. Lighting materials – Any materials that is used for lighting circuits.

Examples : Incandescent lamp, Flourescent lamp, Mercury lamp, Halogen lamp

6. Power materials – Any materials that is used for outlet connection.

Examples : OUTLET- It could be flush type or surface type.

Flush Type - It could be ( OPO – Ordinary Power Outlet ) or ( SPO –
Special Purpose Outlet )
7. Auxiliary switches - Provide remote electrical indication if the circuit breaker is
open or closed. They are provided as two-switch combinations, with a
maximum of two two-switch combinations for the NF frame and six two-
switch combinations for the RF frame.
8. Wire Connectors - This used to join electrical parts / materials. It is mostly made of
plastic.

Example :

Terminal block Male-Female connector Waterproof connector

9. Pipe Adaptors and Connectors – This is used to connect or join end to end of the pipe,
either metals or plastic.

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 Example :

Female Adaptor Male adaptor PVC coupling PVC elbow

With locknut

Flexible metal conduit adaptor Flexible metal connectors

PVC Clip / Holder

10. Wiring Materials – These materials are used during wiring installation.

Ordinary one gang switch one gang switch One gang switch One gang switch

( Surface type ) ( Flush Type ) reflectorized Flush type with LED indicator

( Flush Type )

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 Two gang switch Three gang switch Four gang switch

One gang outlet Two gang outlet Three gang outlet ordinary

( Ordinary flush type) (SPO Flush type) ( Surface Type )

Three gang outlet Three gang outlet with switch SPO Three gang outlet

(Flush Type ) ( Surface Type ) ( Flush Type )

What I Have Learned?

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write only the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is TRUE to an electrical materials ?

A. Materials that are used in power outlet.

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 B. Materials that are used in lighting circuit.

C. Materials that are used in wiring installation

D. Materials that are used both in power and lighting circuit.

2. What kind of electrical materials in which the fluorescent lamp is installed ?

A. Lighting materials C. Power materials

B. Magnetic contactors D. Semi Conductors

3. Which of the following is a two gang outlet?

A. C.

B. D.

4. Which of the following is a wire connectors ?

A. C.

B. D.

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5 Which of the following statement is true to a magnetic materials ?

A. Any materials that will conduct electricity.

B. Any materials that will conduct magnet during earthquake.

C. .Any materials that will conduct magnet during electrical energizing.

D Any materials that will conduct electricity when there is lightning.

What’s More

1. Write at least ten electrical materials that are found in your home. ( Fill in the
table below. )

DIFFERENET ELECTRICAL MATERIALS FOUND/USED AT HOME

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8

4. 9.

5. 10.

Assessment

Multiple Choice

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write only the letter of the correct answer.

1. What kind of materials is used in house wiring connection ?

A. Electrical materials C. Engineering materials

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 B. Electronics materials D. Household materials

2. In mounting the switch , how much is the distance from the floor?

A. 1.0 meter B. 1.2 meters C. 1.5 meters D. 2.0 meters

3. . Which of the following is an electrical lighting fixtures ?

A. B. C. D.

.4. Which of the following is NOT part of a lighting circuit?

A. B. C. D.

5. Which of the following does not belong to the group?

A. Junction box B. Panel box C. Square box D. Utility box

6. Which of the following statement describe electrical materials ?

A. Electrical materials is used for wiring installation.

B. Electrical materials is used for wiring accessories.

C. Electrical materials is used in order to function the circuit.

D. Electrical materials is used as devices for wiring installation.

7. Which of the following device detects that the circuit is grounded ?

B. AFCI B. GFCI C. Limit Switch D. Sensors

8. What device that can detect the physical parameter of a human body?

B. AFCI B. GFCI C. L:imit Switch D. Sensors

9. Which of the following is a two gang outlet?

A. C.

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10. Which of the following is a wire connectors ?

A. C.

B. D.

11. What kind of electrical materials in which the fluorescent lamp is installed ?

A. Lighting materials C. Power materials

B. Magnetic contactors D. Semi Conductors

12. What device that is used to contact that depends on the time being set ?

B. Magnetic contactor B. Relay C. Sensors D. Timers

13. . How much is the distance from the floor if the outlet is mounted on the wall ?

A. 1.5 feet B. 1.25 feet C. 1.0 foot D. 0.75 foot

14. How to identify electrical lighting fixtures?

A. It is connected to the outlet C. It is connected to the main switch

B. It is composed of lighting materials D. It is an additional part installed in the lights

15. Which of the following is NOT part of a lighting circuit?

A. B. C. D.

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References :

A. Books

Fundamentals of Electricity ( First Edition )

By : Elpidio J. Cardenas, pp. 4 – 20

T.L.E. – 7 / 8 Learner’s Material ( Electricity ), Department of Education of the

Philippines, pp. 11 - 15

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