HOUSE WIRING.

Report on an Electrical Radial Connection Experiment

Experiment Objective:

To wire a radial electrical circuit with three sockets, two bulbs, switches for the bulbs,
and a distribution board.

Materials:

 Distribution board
 Three sockets
 Two bulbs
 Two switches
 Electrical cable (appropriately rated for the circuit)
 Cable terminations (e.g., wire nuts, crimp connectors)
 Screwdriver
 Wire strippers

Procedure:

 Isolate the electrical supply to the circuit at the distribution board.

 Wire the distribution board to the first socket. Connect the live and neutral conductors
from the distribution board to the corresponding terminals on the socket. Connect the
circuit protective conductor (CPC) from the distribution board to the CPC terminal on the
socket.
 Wire the first socket to the second socket. Connect the live and neutral conductors from
the first socket to the corresponding terminals on the second socket. Connect the CPC
from the first socket to the CPC terminal on the second socket.
 Wire the second socket to the third socket. Connect the live and neutral conductors from
the second socket to the corresponding terminals on the third socket. Connect the CPC
from the second socket to the CPC terminal on the third socket.
 Wire the switches to the bulbs. Connect the live conductors from the switches to the live
terminals on the bulbs. Connect the neutral conductors from the bulbs to the neutral
conductors from the sockets.
 Connect the CPC from the switches to the CPC from the sockets.
  Test the circuit to ensure that it is working correctly. Restore the electrical supply to the
circuit at the distribution board.

Results:

The circuit was wired successfully and was found to be working correctly. All three sockets and
two bulbs were functioning as expected.

Discussion:

A radial electrical circuit is a type of wiring in which each socket or light switch is connected to
the next in a series. The circuit starts at the distribution board and ends at the last socket or light
switch. Radial circuits are simple to wire and are commonly used in residential and commercial
buildings.

When wiring a radial electrical circuit, it is important to ensure that the correct cable rating is
used. The cable rating must be sufficient to carry the maximum current that will be drawn by the
circuit. It is also important to connect all of the conductors correctly. Incorrect connections can
lead to electrical hazards such as fire and shock.

Conclusion:

The electrical radial connection experiment was a success. The circuit was wired correctly and
was found to be working correctly. All three sockets and two bulbs were functioning as
expected.