Department of Education

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE (EIM) 10
Module 1

GERRY V. DOMALANTA
Writer

JOAQUIN O. BASIJAN
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
Validator
GRADE 10 JOSE RUBY N. SALAN
Layout Artist

Schools Division Office – Muntinlupa City

Student Center for Life Skills Bldg., Centennial Ave., Brgy. Tunasan, Muntinlupa City
(02) 8805-9935 / (02) 8805-9940
MODULE 1: Install Electrical Lighting System on Auxiliary Outlets and
Lighting Fixtures Using Metallic Conduit.

LESSON 1: Wires and Cables

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here
to help you install electrical lighting system on auxiliary outlets and
lighting fixtures. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students.

This module comprises the installation of electrical lighting using

different types of wiring method and auxiliary outlets. Among the topics
that you must understand are the following: wires and cables, electrical
symbols, wiring diagrams, one line diagram, schematic diagram, tools,
equipment, and PPE needed and installation of lighting fixtures.

After going through this lesson, you are expected to:

1. Define wires and cables

2. Identify the different types of wires and cables
3. Enumerate the conversion table of common wires used in house
wiring and building wiring installation
4. Determine the maximum ampacity of a conductor based on the
table of allowable ampacities of insulated conductor.

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Pretest:

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Use a separate

sheet of paper for your answers.

1. This is an ordinary wire use in an interior house wiring at circuit voltage up to

600 Volts. This is suitable for the type of service where the conductor
temperature does not exceed 60˚C in dry or wet location.
a. Moisture Resistant Thermoplastic Wire (type THW).
b. Thermoplastic wire (type TW)
c. Control cable (braided type)
d. Flat Cord (type SPT)

2. This consists of two conductors and a ground used for wiring air-conditioning
unit.
a. Copper or aluminum conductor
b. Non-metallic sheathed cable (type NM)
c. Thermoplastic covered fixture wire (type TF)
d. Air Conditioning Unit Safety Cord (type SPT).

3. These are use in an interior house wiring at circuit voltage up to 600 Volts.
Suitable for the type of service where the conductor temperature does not
exceed 75˚C in dry or wet location
a. Moisture Resistant Thermoplastic Wire (type THW).
b. Thermoplastic wire (type TW)
c. Control cable (braided type)
d. Flat Cord (type SPT)

4. This has 2 to 4 stranded conductors used for portable cords in electrical

equipment.
a. Thermoplastic Fixture Wire (type TF).
b. Royal cord
c. Thermoplastic Fixture with Nylon Wire (type TFN).
d. Flat Cord (type SPT)

5. This can be solid or stranded used for wiring lighting fixtures and as terminal
wires.
a. Thermoplastic Fixture Wire (type TF).
b. Royal cord
c. Thermoplastic Fixture with Nylon Wire (type TFN).
d. Flat Cord (type SPT)

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6. It is flame retardant and resistant to heat, gas, and oil.
a. Thermoplastic Fixture Wire (type TF).
b. Royal cord
c. Thermoplastic Fixture with Nylon Wire (type TFN).
d. Flat Cord (type SPT)

7. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 10 AWG wire in millimeter

(mm)?
a. 2.05mm b. 2.59mm c. 3.26mm d. 3.11mm

8. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 8 AWG wire in millimeter

(mm)?
a. 2.05mm b. 2.59mm c. 3.26mm d. 3.11mm

9. This wire cannot be used in wet locations.

a. TW b. THW c. THHN d. THWN

10. This is the maximum operating temperature of a THHN wire.

a. 60°C b. 75°C c. 85°C d. 90°C

11. What is the standard size of wire used in lighting circuit?

a. #14AWG b. #12AWG c. #10AWG d. #8AWG

12. The standard size of wire for air-conditioning unit is ___________.

a. a. #14AWG b. #12AWG c. #10AWG d. #8AWG

13. What is the ampacity of #8 AWG, TW wire?

a. 20 A b. 30 A c. 40 A d. 45 A

14. What is the size of a TW copper wire with 20Ampere ampacity?

a. 2.0mm² b. 3.5mm² c. 5.5mm² d. 8.0mm²

15. What is the standard size of wire usually used in service entrance for single
family dwelling?
a. 2.0mm² b. 3.5mm² c. 5.5mm² d. 8.0mm²

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This part is a review of some competencies taken up last school year.

Direction: Identify the following tools and instruments

IMAGES OF TOOLS & NAME OF TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS

INSTRUMENTS

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

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 In this lesson, you will be able to learn the different types of wires and cables, the
standard size of wires for house wiring or building wiring installation as well as the
allowable ampacities of a conductor to prevent possible trouble in wiring installation.
WORD SEARCH PUZZLE
Directions: Answer this word search by highlighting the word based on the given
words on the right box

Given words:

CABLE WIRE

AMPACITY STRANDED

WIRE GAUGE SOLID

ALUMINUM THERMOPLASTIC

COPPER CONDUCTOR

GUESS WHAT
Directions: Arrange the letter to form a word. Write the word inside the
square.

1. IREW

2. DOLSI

3. TRADESDN

4. LABCE

5. CITYMAPA

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INFORMATION SHEET 2.1

Wires and Cables

Wires are those conductors 3.26mm or No.8AWG and smaller in sizes.
Cables on the other hand, are those which are larger than the wires. So, wires are
small cable while cables are big wires. Wires and cables are either stranded or solid.

Stranded wire- contains a group of wires twisted to form a metallic string.

Solid wire- consists only of single conductor.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF ELECTRIC WIRES AND CABLES

DESCRIPTION AND SIZE RANGE PICTURE

USAGE

Copper or Aluminum 1.60mm-

Bare Conductors. These 500mm2
are bare wires used for Stranded and
overhead transmission Solid
lines and for ground
wires.
Thermoplastic
Wires (type TW). Copper
This is an ordinary wire 1.60mm-
use in an interior house 3.2mm solid
wiring at circuit voltage
up to 600 Volts. Suitable 2.0mm² -
for the type of service 500mm²
where the conductor Stranded
temperature

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does not exceed 60˚C in
dry or wet location.
Moisture Resistant Copper
Thermoplastic Wires 1.60mm-
(type THW). 3.2mm solid
These are use in an
interior house wiring at 2.0mm² -
circuit voltage up to 600 500mm²
Volts. Suitable for the Stranded
type of service where the
conductor temperature
does not exceed 75˚C in
dry or wet location
High Heat Resistant
Thermoplastic Nylon Copper
coated wire (THHN) 1.60mm-
Moisture and Heat 3.2mm solid
resistant Thermoplastic 2.0mm² -
Nylon coated wire 500mm²
(THWN). Stranded
Wires are coded
THHN/THWN-2 which is Aluminum
general purpose 600 50mm² –
Volts that can be used in 400mm²
power, lighting and stranded only
control wiring. Suitable
for the type of service
where the conductor
temperature does not
exceed 90˚C in dry
location or wet location.
THHN cannot be used in
wet location.
Thermoplastic Fixture 1.0mm &
Wire (type TF). 1.2mm solid
This can be solid or (1 or 2 wire)
stranded used for wiring
lighting fixtures and as 0.75mm²
terminal wires. &1.25mm²
stranded (1
or 2 wire)
Thermoplastic Fixture 1.0mm &
with Nylon 1.2mm solid
Wire (type TFN). (1 or 2 wire)
This can be solid or
stranded used for wiring 0.75mm²
lighting fixtures and as &1.25mm²
terminal wires. It is flame stranded (1
retardant and resistant to or 2 wire)
heat, gas and oil.

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Non-metallic
Sheathed Cable 1.60mm-
(type NM). This has 2.60mm
2 or 3 conductors Solid
inside the cable
used for exposed or 2.0mm² –
concealed installation 5.5mm²
in buildings. stranded

Flat Cord (type

SPT). This has two 0.75mm² –
sets of stranded 3.5mm²
conductors stranded
separated by
insulators. It is
usually used for
portable electrical
equipment and for
extension wiring of a
single bulb.

Air Conditioning 1.60mm-

Unit Safety Cord 2.00mm
(type SPT). This
consists of two
conductors and
a ground used
for wiring airconditioning
unit.
Underground 1.60mm-
Feeder and Branch 11.68mm
Circuit Cable
(type UF). This is a
jacketed cable, used
for wiring installation
direct burial.

Intercom Cable. 0.65mm

This shielded or
unshielded cable
has 3 conductors
to 100 pairs, used
for wiring interior
communications,
system and sound
distribution jacketed.

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Telephone Cable 0.40mm-
(type CCP). This 0.91mm
is installed aerial
and duct type for
telephone wiring
with color coded
conductor insulators.
Submersible .60mm-
Pump Cable. This 11.68mm
is thermoplastic
insulated cable
used for wiring
submersible pumps
of deep well water
systems.
Armored Cable
(type ACT),(BX). 1.60mm-
This has 2 or 3
6.54mm
conductors used for
wiring installation in
buildings.
Royal Cord.
This has 2 to 4 .65mm-
conductors, stranded
5.19mm
and used for portable
cords in electrical
equipment.

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 CONVERSION TABLE OF CONDUCTORS
American Wire Gauge (AWG) TO Wire Diameter Millimeter (mm) Actual
Commercial
Wire Gauge # Diameter in Wire Gauge # Diameter in
AWG Millimeter AWG Millimeter size
(mm) (mm)
#40 AWG 0.078mm #17 AWG 1.150mm
#39 AWG 0.088mm #16 AWG 1.291mm
#38 AWG 0.101mm #15 AWG 1.450mm
#37 AWG 0.114mm #14 AWG 1.628mm 1.6mm
#36 AWG 0.127mm #13 AWG 1.829mm
#35 AWG 0.142mm #12 AWG 2.052mm 2.0mm
#34 AWG 0.160mm #11 AWG 2.300mm
#33 AWG 0.180mm #10 AWG 2.590mm 2.6mm
#32 AWG 0.203mm #9 AWG 2.910mm
#31 AWG 0.226mm #8 AWG 3.263mm 3.2mm
#30 AWG 0.254mm #7 AWG 3.674mm
#29 AWG 0.287mm #6 AWG 4.115mm
#28 AWG 0.320mm #5 AWG 4.621mm
#27 AWG 0.360mm #4 AWG 5.189mm
#26 AWG 0.403mm #3 AWG 5.827mm
#25 AWG 0.454mm #2 AWG 6.543mm
#24 AWG 0.510mm #1 AWG 7.358mm
#23 AWG 0.574mm 0 8.251mm
#22 AWG 0.652mm 00 9.265mm
#21 AWG 0.723mm 000 10.404mm
#20 AWG 0.812mm 0000 11.680mm
#19 AWG 0.911mm 00000 13.120mm
#18 AWG 1.024mm 000000 14.733mm

Note: If you want to know the equivalent size of wire using the conversion table, the #
8 AWG is equal to 3.263mm or 3.2mm the actual commercial size, the # 10 AWG is
equal to 2.590mm or 2.6mm the actual commercial size; the #12 AWG is equal to
2.052 mm or 2.00mm; and the # 14 AWG is equal to 1.628mm or 1.6mm. Generally,
wires and cables available in the market are even numbers in American Wire Gauge.

Ampacity is also called current-carrying capacity, this is the maximum current, in

amperes, that a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use without
exceeding its temperature rating.
In Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), Conductors size and rating shall have sufficient
ampacity to carry the load. They shall have adequate mechanical strength and shall
not be less than the rating of the branch circuit and not less than the maximum load
to be served.

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The standard size of wire for electric load
Size of wire to
be used in AWG.
Electric load/appliance mm² and mm Ampacity

# 14 AWG
2.0 mm² 15 Ampere
1.6 mm
Lighting circuit such as bulb, compact
fluorescent lamp, fluorescent lamp, etc.

# 12 AWG
3.5 mm² 20 Ampere
2.0 mm
Power circuit / Convenience outlet for
television, radio, electric fan, etc.

# 10 AWG
5.5 mm² 30 Ampere
2.6 mm
Special purpose outlet for Motorized and
heating appliances such air-conditioning
and electric oven/stove.

# 8 AWG
8.0 mm² 40 Ampere
3.2 mm

For service entrance conductor

In power circuit where load is limited to small appliances such as television,

computer unit, radio, electric fan, etc. the standard size of wire to be used is # 12 AWG

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(3.5mm² or 2.0mm) and current does not exceed 20 ampere. For lighting circuit where
load is incandescent bulb and fluorescent bulb the standard size of wire should be #14
AWG (2.0mm² or 1.6mm) where current should not exceed 15 amperes. For heating
appliances such as electric stove and motorized load such as freezer, refrigerator,
washing machine, and air-conditioning unit the size of wire shall be #10 AWG ( 5.5mm²
or 2.6mm), however, heating appliance and motorized load should be in separate
circuit. Lastly, the standard size of wire for service entrance is #8 AWG ( 8.0mm² or
3.2mm ) with 40 ampere for TW and 45 ampere for THW/THWN.

Conductor Material
One of the factors that determines the resistivity of wire is the material from
which the wire is made. The table indicates that a copper conductor is permitted to
carry more current than an aluminum conductor of the same size and insulation type.
An 8.0 mm2 copper conductor with Type TW insulation is rated to carry a maximum
of 40 amperes. An 8.0 mm2 aluminum conductor with Type TW insulation is rated to
carry only 30 amperes.
Another factor that determines the amount of current a conductor is permitted
to carry is the type of insulation used. This is because different types of insulation can
withstand more heat than others. The wire table is divided into columns that list the
trade name: identification letters, maximum operating temperature, whether the
insulation can be used in a wet, damp, or dry location, material, thickness, and outer
covering. A good thing to remember is that insulation materials that contain the letter
W, such as RHW, THW, THWN, and so on may be used in wet locations. A conductor
which has an insulation material that contain dual H(HH) letters can withstand higher
temperature.
In the Table below, the first column on the left side is the size of wire in mm²
from 2.0 down to 500. On the last column (right side) is also sizes of wire in AWG
from #14 AWG down to 1000. The 2nd, 3rd 4th and 5th column from left side is the
ampacity of copper wire, the unit is Ampere. The 6th, 7th , 8th, and 9th column is also
the ampacity of Aluminum wire.

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Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Conductors rated 0-2000 volts,
60 ºC to 90 ºC
Not more than three conductors in raceways or cable or earth
(directly buried), based on ambient temperature of 30ºC
Size Temperature Rating of Conductor Size
60 ºC 75 ºC 85 ºC 90 ºC 60 ºC 75 ºC 85 ºC 90 ºC
Types Types Types Types Types Types Types Types
+TW, +FEPW, V TBS, SIS, +TW, +FEPW, V TBS,
+UF +RH, +FEP, +UF +RH, SIS,
+RHW, +FEPB, +RHW, +FEP,
mm2 +THW, +RHH, +THW, +FEPB, AWG
+THWN, +THHN, +THWN, +RHH, or
+XHHN, +THHW, +XHHN, +THHN, kcmil
+USE, +XHHW +USE, +THHW,
+ZW +ZW +XHHW
Copper Aluminum or Copper-clad Aluminum
2.0 15 15 25 25 … … … … 14
3.5 20 20 30 30 15 15 25 25 12

5.5 30 30 40 40 25 25 30 30 10
8.0 40 45 50 50 30 40 40 40 8
14 55 65 70 70 40 50 55 55 6
22 70 85 90 90 55 65 70 70 4
30 90 110 115 115 70 85 90 95 2
38 100 125 130 130 80 95 100 100 1
50 120 145 150 150 150 115 120 120 0
60 135 160 170 170 170 125 135 135 00
80 160 195 205 205 205 150 160 160 000
100 185 220 225 225 225 170 180 180 0000
125 210 255 265 265 170 200 210 210 250
150 240 280 295 295 190 230 240 240 300
200 280 330 355 355 225 270 290 290 400
250 315 375 400 400 260 305 330 330 500
325 370 435 470 470 295 355 380 380 600
400 405 485 515 515 330 395 420 420 800
500 485 540 580 580 370 440 475 475 1000

Size of wire Size of wire

in mm² in AWG

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How to read the table above in determining the ampacity of wire.
Example:
Problem 1: What is the ampacity of 5.5mm² copper wire, type THW?
Answer: 30 Ampere
1. Look for the column of the types of wire (FEPW, RH, RHW, THW, THWN,
XHHN, USE, ZW) such as the circled above (left side)
2. Locate the size of wire on the first column, in this case 5.5 mm2 is encircled
3. Look for the number/answer where the types of wire (THW) and the size of
wire (5.5) intersect, thus, the answer is 30 Ampere.

Problem 2: What is the ampacity of 6 AWG aluminum wire, type THHN?

Answer: 55 Ampere
1. Look for the column of the types of wire (TBS, SIS, FEP, FEPB, RHH, THHN,
THHW, XHHW) such as the circled above (right side)
2. Locate the size of wire on the first column, in this case # 6 AWG is encircled
3. Look for the number/answer where the types of wire (THHN) and the size of
wire (6) intersect, thus, the answer is 55 Ampere.

If the size of wire is unknown and the given is the type of wire and ampacity, look at
the big arrow.
Example:
Given:
Type of wire = THHN, 90 ⁰C
Ampacity = 90 Ampere
Size of wire = ?

The answer is 22mm²

TRY THIS!
1. What is the ampacity of 38mm² copper wire, type THW?
______________
2. What is the ampacity of #10 AWG aluminum wire, type THHN?
______________
3. What is the ampacity of 100mm² copper wire, type THWN?
_____________
4. What is the size of wire for THWN 75 ⁰C, 65 Ampere?
______________
5. What is the size of wire for THHN 90 ⁰C, 130 Ampere?
______________

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Activities for Mastery:
A. Wires and Cables Identification:
Directions: Identify the following images of wires and cables

IMAGES OF WIRE NAME OF WIRE

2.

4.

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B. Based on the Table 3.10.1.16, Determine the ampacity of the following copper
conductor with type THHN, THW with ambient temperature of 75 ⁰C.

6. 2.0mm = ______Ampere
7. 3.5mm =______Ampere
8. 5.5mm =______Ampere
9. 8.0mm =______Ampere
10. 14mm =______Ampere
C. Based on the Table 3.10.1.16, Determine the ampacity of the following
Aluminum conductor with type THHN, THHW, RHH with ambient temperature
of 90 ⁰C.

11. 12 AWG = ______Ampere

12. 8 AWG =______Ampere
13. 6 AWG =______Ampere
14. 4 AWG =______Ampere
15. 2 AWG =______Ampere

D. Based on the Table 3.10.1.16, Determine the size of wire in mm or AWG of

the following conductor.

16. Copper, 20 Ampere, THWN, 75 ⁰C = _____

17. Aluminum, 70 Ampere, THHN, 90 ⁰C = _____
18. Copper, 100 Ampere, TW, 60 ⁰C = _____
19. Aluminum, 70 Ampere, TW, 60 ⁰C = _____
20. Copper, 130 Ampere, THHN, 90 ⁰C =______

Directions: Express what you have learned in this lesson by

completing the sentences below.

1. I learned how to determine the ampacity of the conductor by _____________

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

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2. If ampacity is given, I also learned to look for the required size of wire by ____
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

3. I knew the equivalent size of the common conductor used in house wiring.

a. 14 AWG = _______mm² = ________mm

b. 12 AWG = _______mm² = ________mm
c. 10 AWG = _______mm² = ________mm
d. 8 AWG = _______mm² = ________mm

Directions: Answer the following questions.

A. What is the standard size of wire for the following?

1. Electric Heating load = _________ CHOICES:

2. Lighting circuit = _________ #8 AWG
3. Motorized load = _________ #10 AWG
4. Power circuit = _________ #12 AWG
5. Service entrance = _________ #14 AWG

B. What is the difference between wires and cables?

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

C. What is the difference between solid wire and stranded wire?

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

D. What is the difference between TW and THW?

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

E. What is meant by Ampacity?

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

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Directions: Give at least 3 answers of the following skills that you can do.

SKILLS YOUR ANSWER

I can determine the size of wire Ampacity Size of wire
based on ampacity.
1.
Ex.
Ampacity size of wire 2.
15 A 2.0mm²
3.

I knew the different types of wire 1.

and its acronym.
2.
Ex.
TW = Moisture Resistant 3.
Thermoplastic
I can give the standard size of Types of load Size of wire
wire for the types of load or circuit.
1.
Ex.
Types of load Size of wire 2.
Lighting circuit (bulb) 14 AWG
3.

I can convert the size of wire in AWG mm² mm

AWG to mm or mm²
1.
Ex.
2.
AWG mm² mm
14 AWG = 2.0mm² = 1.6mm 3.

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POST TEST
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Use a separate
sheet of paper for your answers.

1. What is the ampacity of #8 AWG, TW wire?

a. 20 A b. 30 A c. 40 A d. 45 A

2. What is the size of a TW copper wire with 20Ampere ampacity?

a. 2.0mm² b. 3.5mm² c. 5.5mm² d. 8.0mm²

3. What is the standard size of wire usually used in service entrance for single
family dwelling?
a. 2.0mm² b. 3.5mm² c. 5.5mm² d. 8.0mm²
4. These are use in an interior house wiring at circuit voltage up to 600 Volts.
Suitable for the type of service where the conductor temperature does not
exceed 75˚C in dry or wet location
a. Moisture Resistant Thermoplastic Wire (type THW).
b. Thermoplastic wire (type TW)
c. Control cable (braided type)
d. Flat Cord (type SPT)

5. This has 2 to 4 stranded conductors used for portable cords in electrical

equipment.
a. Thermoplastic Fixture Wire (type TF).
b. Royal cord
c. Thermoplastic Fixture with Nylon Wire (type TFN).
d. Flat Cord (type SPT)

6. This can be solid or stranded used for wiring lighting fixtures and as terminal
wires.
a. Thermoplastic Fixture Wire (type TF).
b. Royal cord
c. Thermoplastic Fixture with Nylon Wire (type TFN).
d. Flat Cord (type SPT)

7. It is flame retardant and resistant to heat, gas, and oil.

a. Thermoplastic Fixture Wire (type TF).
b. Royal cord
c. Thermoplastic Fixture with Nylon Wire (type TFN).
d. Flat Cord (type SPT)

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8. This wire cannot be used in wet locations.
a. TW b. THW c. THHN d. THWN

9. This is the maximum operating temperature of a THHN wire.

a. 60°C b. 75°C c. 85°C d. 90°C

10. This is an ordinary wire use in an interior house wiring at circuit voltage up to
600 Volts. This is suitable for the type of service where the conductor
temperature does not exceed 60˚C in dry or wet location.
a. Moisture Resistant Thermoplastic Wire (type THW).
b. Thermoplastic wire (type TW)
c. Control cable (braided type)
d. Flat Cord (type SPT)

11. What is the standard size of wire used in lighting circuit?

a. #14AWG b. #12AWG c. #10AWG d. #8AWG

12. The standard size of wire for air-conditioning unit is ___________.

a. a. #14AWG b. #12AWG c. #10AWG d. #8AWG

13. This consists of two conductors and a ground used for wiring air-conditioning
unit.
a. Copper or aluminum conductor
b. Non-metallic sheathed cable (type NM)
c. Thermoplastic covered fixture wire (type TF)
d. Air Conditioning Unit Safety Cord (type SPT).

14. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 10 AWG wire in millimeter
(mm)?
a. 2.05mm b. 2.59mm c. 3.26mm d. 3.11mm

15. What is the equivalent diameter size of number 8 AWG wire in millimeter
(mm)?
a. 2.05mm b. 2.59mm c. 3.26mm d. 3.11mm

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 1. If you have access to the internet, please search for additional
information about the types of wires. Just type the types of wires
and cables in google search. List the types of wire that you can find
on the internet aside from the ones enumerated on our lesson.

REFERENCES:
Department of Education, Competency Based Learning Material (CBLM)
Building Wiring Installation Y4
Published 2010

Department of Education
Technology & Livelihood Education
Electrical Installation and Maintenance 10
Learner’s Material
First Edition, 2014

https://www.vwcable.com/thw-90-cable-12awg-8awg-tw-wires-cables/
https://www.distributorwire.com/tinned-copper-vs-bare-copper/
https://www.google.com/search?q=thwn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahU
KEwj-
8723rJDqAhUL7WEKHWoCD1sQ_AUoAXoECA0QAw&biw=1366&bih=657#imgrc=
KHLMLIqMu27UvM
https://www.carousell.ph/p/tf-wire-245507325/
http://www.lightbulbplanet.com/encore-18-awg-tfn-solid-copper-wire-500-ft-spool-in-
red
https://www.servicewire.com/Products/UFB.htm

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ANSWER KEY

PRE TEST GUESS WHAT NAME OF TOOLS AND

1. B INSTRUMENTS
2. D 1. WIRE
3. A 2. SOLID 1. Digital tester
4. B 3. STRANDED 2. Kilowatt-hour meter
5. A 4. CABLE 3. Megger
6. C 5. AMPACITY 4. Micrometer
7. B 5. Wire gauge
8. C 6. Pull push rule
9. C 7. Phase sequence tester
10. D 8. Clamp on ammeter
11. A 9. Analog mulitimeter
12. C 10. Caliper
13. C
14. B
15. D

TRY THIS: What’s more What’s more:

1. 125 Ampere C. A.
2. 30 Ampere 11. 25 1. copper and aluminum bare
3. 220 Ampere 12. 40 conductor
4. 14mm² 13. 55 2. Air conditioning unit safety cord
5. 38mm² 14. 70 3. underground feeder and branch
15. 95 circuit cable
4. royal cord
D 5. armored cable
16. 3.5mm²
17. 4 AWG B.
18. 38mm² 6. 15
19. 2 AWG 7. 20
20. 8. 30
9. 45
10. 65

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Given words:

CABLE WIRE

AMPACITY STRANDED

WIRE GAUGE SOLID

ALUMINUM THERMOPLASTIC

COPPER CONDUCTOR

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