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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CANDON CITY

11
Electrical Installation and
Maintenance

Quarter 3 – Module 3
(Week 3 and 4)

Prepared by:

WILBERT E. ELECCION
Subject Teacher
 LESSON 1: SKETCHING AN ELECTRICAL WIRING PLAN

I. Objective/s:
1. Identify the different parts of a typical bungalow residential wiring plan;
2. Demonstrate and understand the minimum requirements for each part
of the house in installing lighting outlets and convenience outlets.
II. Guide Questions:
1. What are the parts of a typical bungalow house?
2. Where is the proper location for Circuit Breaker and switches?
3. Where is the proper location for Convenience Outlets?
Discussion: Sketching an Electrical Wiring Plan
Before starting to sketch an electrical wiring plan, the minimum requirements for
each area or room in the building should be considered.
BEDROOM: A bedroom is a private room where people normally sleep for the night
or relax during the day. A general illumination should be provided in this area.
Convenience outlets should also be installed on each side and within 1.5 to 2 meters
of the centerline of each bed location.

MASTER’S BEDROOM: The master’s bedroom is the principal bedroom in a house

and usually occupied by the head of the household. The lighting and
power/convenience outlets requirement is similar to the ordinary bedroom.
DINING AREA: A dining area is a part of the house for consuming food. In modern
time it is usually adjacent to the kitchen for convenience in serving. This area should
be well lighted and provided with convenience outlets.

LIVING AREA: A living area is a part in a residential house for relaxing and
socializing. This should be provided with convenience outlets. Usually chandelier
and pin lights are installed in this area as shown in the drawing.
KITCHEN: A kitchen is a part of a house used for cooking and food preparation. This
area should be well lighted and should be provided with convenience outlets. A
special purpose outlet should be installed for cooking range and other kitchen
appliances.

Toilet and Bathroom: A toilet is a sanitation fixture used primarily for the disposal of
human excrement and urine. A bathroom is a room for personal hygiene, generally
containing a bathtub or a shower. Lighting should be installed in this room.
Convenience outlet could also be installed but it should be near the mirror or away
from the shower area.
PORCH: Some porches are simply attachments of home to give the traditional
appearance to a home. Similar to living area, this should also be provided with
convenience outlets. Usually chandelier and pin lights are installed in this area as
shown in the drawing.

GARAGE: The traditional opening of garage door is through manual operation. But
because of the high technology, garage door remote has been introduced. Lighting
and convenience outlets should be provided in this area.
GARDEN: A garden is a planned space, usually outdoors, set aside for the display,
cultivation of plants and other forms of nature. Lighting and convenience outlets
should be provided in the area.

The final design of the typical bungalow residential wiring plan is shown below,
indicating service entrance, electric meter, position of the switches, convenience
outlets, lighting outlets or receptacles and the panel board.
Typical Bungalow Residential Electrical Wiring Plan
READING ELECTRICAL PLAN. To read electrical plans, start with the floor plans
where you can get an idea of the layout and intent of the space. Carefully study and
understand the wiring diagrams, which show the paths that wires will take from each
piece of equipment back to the panel. Electrical components are represented by
various symbols and their corresponding meaning.
Figure A: Lighting Outlets Layout

Figure B. Convenience Outlets/power Layout

Number of lighting outlets, switches, and convenience outlets (C.O.) found in
figures A and B
Parts of the Number of Number of Number of
House Lighting Outlets Switch - Type C.O. - Type
Living Area 1 2 – s2 2
Bedroom 1 2 1 – s3 1 & 1 – ACU
Bedroom 2 2 1 – s3 1 & 1 – ACU
Kitchen 1 1 – s1 2 & 1 – Range
1 – s3 Outlet
Dining Area 2 1 – s2 1
Porch 1 1
Car Port 2 1
Toilet & Bath 1 1 – s1 1
Family Hall 1 1 – s1 2
Open Area 5 1
Passage 1

To determine total watts and current loads in figures A and B

Figure A: Lighting Outlets Layout
Examine the lighting layout in figure A. there are 19 lighting outlets. Split the 19
lighting outlets into two circuit 1 and 2.
There are 19 light outlets (bulbs) divided into two
Circuit 1 = 9 light outlets (bulbs)
Circuit 2 = 10 light outlets (bulbs)
A. Circuit – 1 lighting Load (9 light outlets)
1. The Philippine Electrical Code provides that 100 watts be the maximum
load light outlet. Thus, for 9 light outlets at 100 watts, multiply:

9 outlets x 100 watts = 900 watts

2. Compute the current load

900 watts/230 volts = 3.91 amperes
 Simply divide the total wattage by the voltage available in the circuit to
get the current load.

B. Circuit – 2 lighting load (10 light outlets)

1. For 10 light outlets, find the total load in watts:

10 light outlets x 100 watts = 1000 watts

2. Compute current load:

1000 watts/230 volts = 4.35 amperes

Figure B: Convenience Outlets/Power Layout
Count the convenience outlets in figure B. There are 16 convenience outlets.
Circuit – 3 = 6 convenience outlet
Circuit – 4 = 6 convenience outlet
Circuit – 5 = 1 – range load
Circuit – 6 = 1 – water heater
Circuit – 7 = 1 – Aircon Unit
Circuit – 8 = 1- Aircon Unit
C. Circuit – 3 for small Appliance Load: The Philippine Electrical Code specifies
180 watts load limit per convenience outlet. Thus :

1. Find the number of appliance outlet and total load in watts.

6 outlets x 2 gang per outlet x 180 watts

12 x 180 = 2,160 watts

2. Compute current load

2,160 watts/230 volts = 9.39 amperes

D. Circuit – 4 for small Appliance Load

1. Find the number of appliance outlet and Total Load in watts.

6 outlets x 2 gang per outlet x 180 watts

12 x 180 = 2,160 watts

2. Compute current load

2,160 watts/230 volts = 9.39 amperes

E. Circuit 5 for Range Load

1. Range load (appliance rating) at 8.0 kw = 8,000 watts
2. Solve for current load
8,000 watts/230 volts = 34.78 amperes

F. Circuit – 6 for water Heater Load

1. One unit of water heater at 2.5 kw = 2,500 watts
2. The total current load will be;
2,500 watts/230 volts = 10.86 amperes
G. Circuit – 7 and 8 with 1- unit air conditioner each
1. One unit of air conditioner at 1.5 horse power is:
1.5 hp x 746 watts = 1,119 watts
Article 6.7 of the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) provides that:
“Branch circuit conductor supplying a motor shall have an ampacity not
less than 125% of full load current”

2. Current load:
1,119 watts/230 = 4.87 amperes
4.86 x 125% = 6.07 amperes

Total watts and current loads from circuit 1 to circuit 8:

Circuit Load Number of Total Rating Total rating

Number Outlets in Watts in Ampere
1. Lighting outlet 9 900 watts 3.91 A
2. Lighting outlet 10 1,000 watts 4.35 A
3. Convenience 6 2,160 watts 9.39 A
Outlets
4. Convenience 6 2,160 watts 9.39 A
Outlets
5. Range Outlet 1 8, 000 watts 34.78 A
6. Water Heater 1 2,500 watts 10.86 A
Outlet
7. Aircon Unit 1 1,119 watts 4.87 A
Outlet
8. Aircon Unit 1 1,119 watts 4.87 A
Outlet
Total Rating 18,958 82.42 A
watts
ACTIVITY SHEET 1.2
Below are floor plans A and B. Draw the necessary electrical symbols in
their proper locations to complete the electrical house plan. Determine the total watts
and current loads. Use Sketch pad or Oslo paper.

Floor Plan A. Lighting Outlets Layout

Floor Plan B. Convenience Outlets/Power Layout