Types of Wiring

Devices
 – is an electrical component
which will disconnect or
connect the conducting path in
a circuit, interrupting the
electrical current or diverting it
from one conductor to a
different one.
 – is an electrically operated switch.
It consists of a group of input
terminals for a one or multiple
control signals, and a collection of
operating contact
terminals. The switch may have any
number of contacts in multiple
contact forms, such as make
contacts, break contacts, etc.
is a device which is employed used
for switching an electrical circuit on
or off. These contacts are in most
cases normally open and supply
operating power to the load
when the contactor coil is
energized. Contactors are most
ordinarily used for controlling
electric motors.
providing an area during a wiring
system where current will be
taken to run electrical devices.
electric outlet, electrical
receptacle, outlet wall plug, wall
socket, outlet. power point, point
- a wall socket.
 In physics and electrical
engineering, a conductor is an
object or kind of material that
permits the flow of charge
(electrical current) in one or
more directions. Materials
product of metal are common
electrical conductors.
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
➢ to protect people and pets from severe or perhaps
fatal, electrical shock.
➢ Detects ground faults and interrupts the flow of
electrical current.

Ex. Picture a blow drier that is accidentally knocked off a

bathroom counter and into a bathtub filled with water. The
GFCI will stop the flow of electricity within milliseconds
when the hair dryer hits the surface of the water.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

➢ The GFCI will “sense” the difference with in the

amount of electricity flowing into the circuit to that
flowing out, even in amounts of current as small
as 4 or 5 milliamps. The GFCI reacts quickly (less
than one-tenth of a second) to trip or shut off the
circuit.
Select one recognized industry manufacturer.

Look for a project with a multi-year warranty.

Make sure that there is an easy and clear way to contact

the manufacturers support.

Check for a connected equipment damage warranty.

Always ask for manufacturer’s manual.

Select wiring devices which are well-made and durable.

Select materials that are easy to use and install.

Select wiring devices according to the job requirements

How does a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter work?

➢ The GFCI continually measures electricity flowing

within a circuit to detect any loss of current. If the
current passing through the circuit fluctuates even
in a small amount from the current that is
returning (to complete the circuit), the GFCI
instantaneously switches the power off to the
affected circuit. The GFCI interrupts power within
milliseconds to prevent a lethal dose of electricity.
 • used in place of a regular wall outlet or
Receptacle GFCI “duplex receptacle.”
• normally found throughout the house in
places such as bathrooms, kitchens,
garages, outdoor areas and other locations
where damp conditions may exist.
• The receptacle GFCI fits into the standard
outlet box and protects you against ground
faults when an electrical product is
connected to the GFCI protected outlet.
• Modern homes use receptacle type GFCl
that will protect other electrical outlets
connected on the branch circuit.
 • Temporary GFCI contains the GFCI
Temporary/ circuitry in an enclosure with plug prongs at
the back and receptacle plugs in front.
Portable GFCI. • It can be plugged into an unprotected
outlet, and then the electrical
appliance/device is plugged into the
temporary GFCI.
• Portable GFCI is simply an extension cord
combined with a GFCI. It adds flexibility in
using receptacles that are not protected by
• GFCl. Extension cords with GFCI
protection incorporated are great for use
when permanent or portable GFCI
protection is unavailable.
 • Residences equipped with circuit breakers
Circuit Breaker must have circuit breaker GFCI protection
GFCI. installed in the panel box to give protection
for specific circuits.
• The circuit breaker GFCI serves two
functions:
a.) the circuit breaker GFCI will shut off
power to the circuit in the instance of a
ground fault; and
b.) the GFCI protected circuit breaker
will turn power off if a short circuit or
overload is detected.