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Residential Wiring 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Voltage available in one’s house

A

240 V

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2
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Why is the electrical code important?

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It ensures there will be no shocks or fires if followed correctly

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2
Q

Who should be supervising if an electrical wiring job is being attempted at home?

A

Competent adult familiar with electrical safety

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3
Q

Where does electricity flow to?

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The ground

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3
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What is the electricians rule?

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You should always work with one hand behind your back, never allow youself to be a path for electrical flow

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4
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4 parts of an electrical circuit

A

Source, load, control, conductor

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5
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Most commonly used plier by Electricians

A

Linesmen

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5
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Example of a control, a load, & a source

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Control - Switch
Load - Oven
Source - Breaker Panel

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6
Q

What should you do when resetting breakers in breaker box?

A

Check to see nothing is plugged into the circuit

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6
Q

Canadian Electrical Code

A

Series of laws governing the installations of wiring in commercial property

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7
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Who governs the electrical code of Canada?

A

Province you live in

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7
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Who can pull a permit?

A

Home owner, electrician, contractor

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8
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Penalties of breaking electrical code

A

Fines

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9
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Do you have to loop cable going into any electrical box?

A

Yes

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9
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Most common wire brand in Canada

A

Lumex

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9
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How high should gang boxes be from the floor?

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12 inches

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10
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What screw driver do you use for gang boxes?

A

Yellow robertson

11
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Which wires can be switched?

A

Hot wires

11
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Robertson Screwdriver

A

-Square head
-Used for most of house wiring

11
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Slotted Screwdriver

A

Should only be used if a Phillips or Robertson screwdriver cannot be used

12
Q

Long Nosed Pliers

A

-Used for making small bends in wire for attaching it to screw terminals

12
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Phillips screwdriver

A

-Cross shaped tip
-Used to put cover plates on wiring boxes

12
Q

Wire strippers

A

-Used to cut wire & strip off insulation
-#14 gauge used in labs

12
Q

Diagonal Cutters

A

Used to trim off wire in awkward situations

12
Q

Why are the terminals on a switch brass colored?

A

Because you are switching the hot line

13
Q

Line Pliers

A

-Used in jobs where strength is needed

14
Q

When are three way switches used?

A

When you need 2 switches controlling one load

14
Q

How to determine the common terminal in three way switch?

A

It is the darkest terminal

14
Q

Two main purposes of grounding

A

Prevent shocks & damage to equipment

14
Q

Which size slot corresponds to each type of wire in a cable?

A

Small Slot - Hot
Large - Neutral
U-Shaped - Ground

15
Q

What is overcurrent protection?

A

A device which prevents an excess amount of current from flowing through a conductor, usually a fuse or breaker

15
Q

Armour Cable

A

Metallic sheathed cable used in places where there is a lot of heat

15
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How are boxes ganged?

A

By taking one side off each box & screwing them together.

16
Q

Conduit

A

Metallic piping system which is used where exposed wiring may be damaged

17
Q

Tools needed for house wiring

A

-Cable Ripper
-Diagonal Pliers
-Needlenose Pliers
-Linesman Pliers
-Wire stripper
-Robertson screwdriver
-Slotted screwdriver
-Hammer

18
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Materials needed for house wiring

A

-Receptacle Box
-Octagon Box
-SPST Switch
-Connectors
-Nails
-Wire

19
Q

Rules for wiring plugs

A

-Polarized
-Grounded
-Wired in parallel

20
Q

Rules for plug outlet location

A

-All electrical appliances along wall are within 6 ft of outlet
-Fireplaces do not need outlet
-Wall space less than 36” does not require outlet

20
Q

Who enforces the the Canadian Electrical Code?

A

-Manitoba Hydro
-Local Inspectors

20
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Who can obtain a permit for house wiring?

A

-Contractors
-Journeyman electricians
-Residents working on home

Electronics 2023-2024 (3 decks)

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