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Asian Institute of Technology and Education

Gret-Fisico Bldg., Maharlika Highway, Brgy. Lumingon, Tiaong, Quezon, Philippines
Telefax Number: (042)-545-6547 / Cell No. 0922-8934738

WIRES CABLES FOR ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SYSTEMS

I. UNIT NO. & TITLE: Unit 1: Install Electrical Lighting System Auxiliary Outlets and
Lighting Fixtures
II. LESSON NO. & TITLE: Lesson 2: Wires and Cables

III. WEEK NUMBER: Week 3

IV. MODULE NUMBER: Module 3
V. OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, students must be able to:

 Install auxiliary outlets and lightning fixtures.

 Install using flexible armored cables (BX), non-metallic sheathed cable
(NM) and flexible metallic tubing (FMT).

VI. ACTIVITY: ( Any activity that will engage the Students)

Quick Quiz
Answer the following question:
1. This is usually bare solid or stranded conductor used for overhead transmission lines and ground wires?
a. Copper or aluminum conductor
b. Non-metallic sheathed cable (type NM)
c. Thermoplastic covered fixture wire (type TF)
d. Copper or aluminum PE insulated line wire
2. This is a flame retardant moisture resistant wire used for building wiring installation in dry or wet location?
a. Thermoplastic portable cords (types SJT & ST)
b. Thermoplastic wire (type TW)
c. Control cable (braided type)
d. Flat Cord (type SPT
3. A wire commonly used for wiring motorized engines and appliances with high temperature, and for switch
board wiring.
a. Temperature wire (type HI)
b. Control cable (braided type)
c. Asbestos covered nickel cord (Rockbestos)
d. Steel tape armored power cable with ground wire (Copper)
4. This is a multi-conductor cable generally used for interior wiring installations in dry and wet locations.
a. Power cable
b. Nonmetallic sheathed cable (type NMC)
c. Royal cable
d. Submersible pump cable
5. 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

VII. DISCUSSION:

Wires are those conductors 3.26mm or number 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
 o Stranded wire- contains of a group wires twisted to form a metallic string.

o Solid wire- consists only of single conductor.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF ELECTRICAL WIRES AND CABLES

DISCRIPTION AND USAGE SIZE RANGE PICTURE

o Copper or 1.60mm-
Aluminum 500mm2
conductors. These Stranded
are bare wires and
used for overhead Solid
transmission lines
and for ground Stranded
wires.

Solid

o Thermoplastic Copper
Wires (type TW). 1.60mm-
These wires are 500mm2
flame retardant, Solid and Solid
moisture and oil Stranded
resistant used for
building wiring in
 dry and wet Stranded
locations.

o Heat, Moisture Copper

Resistant and 1.60mm-
Flame Retardant 500mm2
Cable (type THW). Solid and
This has usually Stranded
seven strands of
conductors in a
cable used for
building wiring in
dry or wet
locations.

o Thermoplastic 0.60mm-
Covered Fixture 500mm2
Wire (type TF). Solid and
This can be solid stranded
or stranded used
for wiring lighting
fixtures and as
terminal wires.

o Non-metallic 1.160mm-
Sheathed Cable 2.60mm
(type NM). This solid
has 2 or 3
conductors inside
the cable used for
exposed or
concealed
installation in
buildings. Exposed
or concealed
installation in
buildings.

o Copper or 2.60mm-
Aluminum PE 1,000MCM
Insulated Wire.
This weather
resistant wire and
primary
distribution.
o Flat Cord (type 1.02mm-
SPT).This has two 1.60mm
sets of stranded Stranded
conductors
separated by
insulators. It is
usually used for
portable electrical
equipment and for
extension wiring
of a single bulb.

o Air Conditioning 1.60mm-

Unit Safety Cord 2.00mm
(type SPT). This
consists of two
conductors and a
ground used for
wiring installation
direct burial.

o Underground 1.60mm-
Feeder and 11.68mm
Branch Circuit
Cable (Type UF).
This is a jacketed
cable, used for
wiring installation
direct burial.

o Thermoplastic Type SJT

Portable Cords 1.02mm-
(types SJT & ST). 2.05mm
These types Type ST
consist of 2 to 1.02mm-
conductors 4.11mm
stranded used for
wiring
construction of
portable motors
and appliances.

o Intercom Cable. 0.65mm

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

o Telephone Cable 0.40mm-

(type CCP). This is 091mm
installed aerial
and duct type or
telephone wiring
with color coded
conductor
insulators.

o Submersion Pump 1.60mm-

Cable. This is 11.68mm
thermoplastic
insulated used for
wiring
submersible
pumps of deep
well water
systems.

o Hypertemp 2000 0.078mm-

Wire (Magnet 4.11mm
Wire). This is used
for winding
motors, oil filled
transformers, high
speed winding,
and wet winding
operations.

o Service Drop 0.078mm-

Cable. This is an 4.11mm
aluminum
conductor with
neutral messenger
used for a service
drop cable
o Armored Cable 1.60mm-
(type ACT), (BX). 6.54mm
This has 2 or 3
conductors used
for wiring
installations in
building.

o Welding Cable. 1.29mm-

This is a flexible 11.68mm
portable cable
used for wiring
cable of electric
arc welding.

o Control Cable 9 1.60mm-

(Braided type). 2.05mm
This is a PBC
insulated and
jacketed multi-
conductor control
cable used for
wiring installation
machinery
controls.

o Power Cable. This 3.26mm-

is used for 1000MCM
underground,
aerial, duck and
direct burial
wiring from 6000
volts 235kilovolts.
o Temperature 1.02mm-
Wire (type HI). 3,26mm
This is commonly
used for wiring
automobile
engines and
appliances with
high temperatures
and for switch
board wiring.

o Royal Cord. This .65mm-

has two to four 5.19mm
conductors
stranded and used
for portable cords
in electrical
equipment’s.

o Telephone Cable 0.56mm

(type ADT). This
consists of 6 pairs
through 909 pairs
used for aerial and
duct installation.

o Appliance or .65mm-
Electric Heater 2.05mm
Cable. This is used
for wiring cord of
heating
equipment in dry
locations.

o Asbestos Covered 0.25mm-

Nickel Cord 1.60mm
(Rockbestos). This
is used for wiring
electric ranges,
water heater,
stoves and
hairdryers where
both heat and
moisture
resistance is
desirable. It is
constructed of 16
strands of wire
and insulated with
 pure asbestos
yarn.

o Automotive wire. 1.02mm-

This is used for 6.54mm
wiring spark plug
and battery cable
of automobile,
trucks, and other
vehicles.

o Auto Cable PVC

and braided. This
is used for wiring
automobile light
and for hook-up
wires.

o Service Entrance
Cable (type SE). It
consists of two or
more insulated
conductors with
one or more bare
conductors for
grounding. It is
time-retardant,
moisture-
resistance cable
for service
entrance and
interior wiring.

o Self-supporting
Aerial Telephone
Cable. This is used
for aerial
telephone wiring
with color code
insulation of
conductors.

o Machine Tool
Wire. This is used
for wiring machine
tools, appliances
and control
circuits.
o Coaxial Cable.
This is used for
radio frequency
antenna
installation and
radar receiver
installation.

o Direct Burial
Telephone Cable.
This is used for
wiring installation
if telephone lines.
Conductors have
different colors on
insulations.

o Durex Wire. This

is used for
building wiring
especially for
interior wiring.

o Duralene (type
WP). This is
polyethylene
insulated line wire
used for wiring
installation of
residential
buildings.

o Steel Tape
Armored Cable
with Ground
Wires. This is used
for general wiring
installation
including
 underground.

o Switchboard
Semi-rigid Plastic
Insulation. This is
a stranded cable
for wiring
switchboards
inside power
plant.

o All Plastic Parallel

Cord. This is used
for wiring pendant
or portable
equipment or
device.

o Nonmetallic
Sheathed Cable
(type NMC). This
is a multi-
conductor cable
used for interior
wiring in dry and
wet location.
Unless otherwise specifically permitted elsewhere in the code the overcurrent protection for
conductor types marked with an obelisk (+) shall not exceed 15 amperes for 2.0mm2, 20
amperes for 3.5 mm2 and 30 amperes for 5.5 mm2 copper; or 15 amperes for 3.5 mm2, and 25
amperes for 5.5 mm2 aluminum and copper clad aluminum after any correction factors for
ambient temperature and number of conductors have been applied.
Conductor Material
One of the factors that determine the resistivity of wire is the material from which the
wire was made. The table that indicates that the copper conductor is permitted to carry more
current than an aluminum 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 due to the fact that 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 wet, damp, or dry location, material, thickness, and outer covering. A good thing to
remember is that insulation materials that contain letter W, such as RHW, THW, THWN, and so
on may be used in wet locations. A conductor which has an insulation material that contains
dual H (HH) letters can withstand higher temperature.

Correction Factors
One of the main factors that determine the amount of current a conductor is permitted
to carry is the ambience, or surrounding, air temperature. Table 3.10.1.16, for example, lists the
ampacity of not more than three conductors in a raceway in free air. These ampacities are
based on an ambient air temperature of 30o C. If these conductors are to be used in a location
with higher ambient temperature, the ampacity of the conductor must be reduced because the
resistance of copper or aluminum increases with an increase of temperature. The correction
factor chart is divided into the same number of columns as the wire table directly above it. The
correction factors in each column are used for the conductors listed in the same column of wire
table.

For example, to determine the maximum ampacity of a 22 mm2 copper conductor with Type
TW insulation used in an area with an ambient temperature of 43oC:
a. Determine the ampacity of a 22 mm2 copper conductor with Type THWN insulation
from the wire table. The table lists an ampacity of 85 A for this conductor.
b. Follow the second column down to the correction factor chart. Locate 43oC in the
far left-hand column of the correction factor chart; 43o C falls between 41o C and 45o
C. The chart lists a correction factor of 0.82.
c. The ampacity of the conductor in the above wire table is to be multiplied by the
correction factor: 85 A x 0.85 = 69.7 A

VIII. PRACTICE/APPLICATION/SYNTHESIS: (Activity/ies)

Activity 1:
Write TRUE on the line if the statement is correct; write FALSE if incorrect.
____________1. Machine tool wire is used for wiring machine tools, appliances and control
circuits
____________2. Durex wire is a multi-conductor cable used for interior wiring in dry and wet
location.
____________3. Telephone cable is used for wiring cord of heating equipment in dry locations.
____________4. All Plastic Parallel Cord is used for wiring pendant or portable equipment or
device.
____________5. Royal Cord his has three to four conductors stranded.

IX. ASSESSMENT:
See worksheet no. 2
Answer the following questions.
X. REFLECTION:
Make a journal on what have you learned in wires and cables. And reflect it to your life.
Write your answer in one whole yellow paper.

XI. FEEDBACK:
Teacher’s comments or reactions after submission and checking.
Prepared by: Checked By:
ALVIN C. GERONIMO RACHEL B. GARCIA
Subject Teacher Coordinator

Noted By:
LAARNI L. TOLENTINO, LPT
Principal

Achieve Great Things, Initiate Changes, Transform from Better to Best, Excel and Remain Humble

Asian Institute of Technology and Education

Gret-Fisico Bldg., Maharlika Highway, Brgy. Lumingon, Tiaong, Quezon, Philippines
Telefax Number: (042)-545-6547 / Cell No. 0922-8934738
WORKSHEET NO. 2

Name: __________________________________________ Date: _________________

Course/Section: __________________________________ Instructor: ________________

A. Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. This is used for wiring pendant or portable equipment or device. What is it?
a. Conductor b. Electricity c. Insulator d. All plastic parallel cord
2. It used for radio frequency antenna installation and radar receiver installation.
a. Conductor b. Coaxial Cable c. Current d. Insulator
3. What is the tool used for portable electrical equipment and for extension wiring of a
single bulb?
a. Conductor b. Flat cord c. Insulator d. Semi-conductor
4. It is an tool used for building wiring in dry and wet location.
a. Thermoplastic wires b. Electricity c. Insulator d. Semi-conductor
5. This can be solid or stranded used for wiring lighting fixtures and as terminal wires
a. Thermoplastic wires b. Conductor c. Insulator d. Thermoplastic Covered Fixture
wires
6. What is the size range of Intercom Cable?
a. 0.65mm
b. 0.40mm-0.91mm
c. 0.12-0.13mm
d. 0.43-0.44mm
7. An ______________ is a tool used for aerial and duct installation.
a. Conductor b. Electricity c. Telecom cable d. Insulator
8. Consists only of single conductor
a. Stranded wires
 b. Wires
c. Cables
d. Solid wire
9. Contains of a group of wires twisted to form a metallic string.
a. stranded wires b. wires c. cables d. solid wires
10. This is a flexible portable cable used for wiring cable of electric arc welding
a. Stranded wires
b. Welding cable
c. Cables
d. Solid wires