Electric wirings and Materials Flashcards
electrical conductors that are 8mm^2 - 18mm^2 or smaller
Wires
Larger than wires. Used for small and big industries, distribution lines, transmission lines
Cables
How many amperes can 3/0 gauge produce
200 amps
1/0 gauge =
150 amps
3 gauge =
100 amps
6 gauge
55 amps
8 gauge
40 amps
10 gauge =
30 amps
12 gauge
20 amps
14 gauge
15 amps
Wire color for positive (dc)
Red
Wire color for negative (dc)
black
Wire color for ground wire (dc)
white / grey
black wires in ac indicates
hot wire
red wires in ac indicates
220-volt installation
blue and yellow wires in ac indicates
blue - travellers for three or four way switches
yellow - switch legs for outlets fans / lights
white or grey wires in ac indicates
Neutral conductors which provides return path for current
Green, green with a rellow strip or bare copper
used as ground wires that keeps appliances and home safe from electrical fires
Most common types of wire
THHN, THWN, THW, XHHN
T Means
Thermoplastic insulation, fire resistant
H means
Heat resistant (167F)
HH highly heat
(194F)