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SECTION 4 – Electrical Installation

PROJECT DESIGN
You are required to DESIGN and BUILD a model of an Upstairs and downstairs house with 1) a
3 way switching circuit controlling a fluorescent lamp for the stairway.
2) One switch controlling 2 lamps in parallel for a long corridor /hall.
3) A 110/115V duplex outlet for a room.
4) A G.F.C.I outlet for the kitchen area.
5) An electric Bell.
The circuit wiring arrangement must be done in FULL PVC Conduit Wiring.
You must include the following in your design:
1. PVC conduit and boxes
2. Use of appropriate bends (90° bend and a 45° offset)

a. In building your circuit, you must demonstrate the following:

1. Health and safety practices
2. Correct use of tools/materials/measuring instruments
3. Correct termination procedures
4. Adherence to Circuit Diagram and PVC Layout
5. The use of at least TWO types of tests to confirm that the circuit is safe to use and
also that it is functional BEFORE actually powering-up

b. Write up a report on the activity conducted to include

1. A re-statement of the Project Design
2. Circuit Diagrams and PVC Layout drawing
3. Procedures for setting up and testing
4. Observations
5. Conclusions
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Circuit Diagram:
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Material List (state the materials used and their quantities):

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OBSERVATIONS

Test Results:

Test Value

Polarity between live and centre contact

Polarity between live and output of switch

Continuity throughout circuit

Explanation of Results/Observation (explain your test results and operation of the circuit):

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Question and Answer

1. What do you understand is a 3 way switching circuit?

2. In your own words explain the operation of the circuit you constructed?
3. Explain what is a parallel circuit?
4. What is the purpose of the ballast in the fluorescent lamp?
5. What is the purpose of glow starter?
6. What would be the effect if the intermediate switch was remove from the circuit and
the wires are connected between the 2 two way switches?
7. Identify some electrical test that can be carried out in this circuit to detect if there
are faults?
8. What are the electrical colour codes of Trinidad and Tobago?
9. What test can be used to test switches?
10. Why is parallel circuit used for lighting circuits as oppose to series circuit ?
EVIDENCE (include photos of student performing task):
CONCLUSION :( 1. What do you understand about 3 way switching circuit and the

combination of circuitry?

2. Where can these individual circuit work/ or what are the purpose of each

e.g way switching, electric bell and 120 volt A.C outlet ?)

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MARK SCHEME
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Max. s CXC’s
CRITERIA Mark Mark Mark
1. Project Design 3
2. Set Up and Testing 11
3. Observation 5
4. Presentation 3
5. Conclusion 2
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