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TLE Industrial
Arts:
Electrical Installation
and Maintenance (EIM)
Quarter 4 – Module 7:
Practical Board Wiring Exercises 3
(Week 8)
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you, students, in mind. It is here to help
you familiarize the different board wiring exercises that a learner must experience.
The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations.
The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons
are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course.

This module covers the lesson on Practical Board Wiring Exercises.

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

1. determine the steps in installing four lamps controlled by 1-gang, 2- gang SPST,
3-way, and 4-way switches with duplex convenience outlet using rigid non-
metallic conduit;
2. illustrate the correct wiring connection of four lamps controlled by 1-gang, 2-
gang SPST, 3-way, and 4-way switches with duplex convenience outlet using
rigid non-metallic conduit; and
3. Appreciate the importance of determining the correct wiring connection of four
lamps controlled by 1-gang, 2-gang SPST, 3-way, and 4-way switches with
duplex convenience outlet using rigid nonmetallic conduit.

What I Know

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: _________________________ Yr. & Section: _______________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): ___________ Module No: _____
Name of the Activity: What I Know Date: ______

Instructions: Read the sentences carefully and choose the correct answer from the
choices below.

1. This task is to get the length of wires needed for installation.

A. Measure the conductors C. Mount the fixtures
B. Measure the tubings D. Outline dimensions
2. At first, electrical fixtures such as junction boxes and utility boxes are attached to
the plyboard. Which of the following tasks is being described?
A. Insert the connectors C. Mount the fixtures
B. Measure the tubings D. Outline dimensions
3. How many three-way switches will you provide if you are going to install a lamp
controlled by three-way and four-way switches?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

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4. How are you going to secure all circuit breakers used for branch circuiting?
A. Use a panelboard. C. Use a lamp holder.
B. Use a junction box. D. Use a utility box.
5. What electrical fixture in all splicing activities is taken into place?
A. Panelboard C. Lamp Holder
B. Junction box D. Utility Box
6. Strip off at least ________ of insulation for terminals.
A. 5mm B. 10mm C. 15mm D. 20mm
7. Strip off at least ________ of insulation for wire splicing.
A. 1 inch B. 2 inches C. 3 inches D. 4 inches
8. What are the first fixtures to be installed during lighting installation?
A. rigid non–metallic conduit C. boxes
B. Lamp holder D. wirings
9. What is the color of the wire to be used for grounding?
A. Red B. Black C. Yellow D. Green
10. It is used for in-house splices and joints made in the installation.
A. lamp holder B. junction box C. Utility Box D. Pull box

What’s New

There are so many wiring installations that can be done to enhance the learner’s skills
in electrical wiring. It could be a service entrance, outlet, and lamp installation. In
this lesson, you will be able to experience an installation of 4 lamps controlled by 1-
Gang, 2-Gang SPST, 3-way, and 4-way Switches with Duplex Convenience Outlet
using Rigid Non-Metallic Conduit.

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 What Is It

Installing four lamps controlled by 1-Gang, 2-Gang SPST, 3-way,

and 4-way Switches with Duplex Convenience Outlet
Using Rigid Non-Metallic Conduit

1. Analyze the pictorial diagram.

2. Outline dimensions (Refer to the measurements given by your teacher).

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3. Mount the circuit breaker, utility, and junction boxes to their proper position,
using two screws per box.

4. Measure and cut the required length of the rigid non-metallic conduit and
install them using clamps.

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5. Prepare the required length of the conductor. It may be if the length of the
tubing plus an ample allowance at both ends for splicing. Install them on the
pipe.

Note: Allowance must be at least 150 mm (6 in) long at both ends measured
from the ends of the tubing.

6. Prepare the conductor for termination. Strip off at least 5 mm of insulation for
terminals and at least 2 inches of insulation for wire splicing.

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7. Make all necessary connections as required in the wiring diagram.

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Wiring/Splicing Steps:
If you are required to do this installation, you must make sure that the power source
is turned off. It is better to interpret first the diagram above by tracing its lines of
connectivity. Below are more specified steps to help you understand the diagram.

1. Panel Board with Circuit Breaker

a. Insert the line 1 and line 2 wires to the lower terminals of the circuit breaker.
b. Insert the wires from fixtures 6 (duplex convenience outlet) into the lower
terminals of the circuit breaker.
c. Insert the line source from the service entrance into the upper terminals of the
circuit breaker.

2. Junction Box with Receptacle A

a. Insert the line and return wires into the terminals of receptacle A.

3. Junction Box with Receptacle B

a. Insert the wires from fixture 1 (circuit breaker) into the terminals of receptacle
B. b. Insert the first return wire into the terminals of receptacle B.
b. Tap the wire (white) from receptacle A to the wire of receptacle B.
c. Splice the return wire (black) from receptacle A to the second return wire
(black).

4. Junction Box with Receptacle C

a. Insert the wire (white) from fixture 1 (circuit breaker) into the terminals of
receptacle C.
b. Insert the first return wire (black) into the receptacle C.
c. Tap the white wire from receptacle D to the white wire of receptacle C.
d. Splice the return wire (black) from receptacle D to the second return wire
(black).

5. Junction Box with Receptacle D

a. Insert the wire (white) and wires (black) into the terminals of receptacle D.

6. Utility Box with Duplex Convenience Outlet

a. Jump the two short wires from outlets A to B.
b. Insert the wires (black) to the terminals of one convenience outlet only.

7. Utility Box with SPST and 3-way Switches

a. Jump a short wire from switch C (SPST) to switch D (3-way). Use their upper
terminals.
b. Insert the first wire (black) into the upper terminal of switch C (SPST).
c. Insert the second return wire (black) into the lower terminals of switch C
(SPST).
d. Insert the two traveler wires (red) into the lower terminal 1 and 3 of switch D
(3-way).

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8. Utility Box with two SPST Switches and one 3-way Switch
a. Jump a short wire from switch E (SPST) to switch F (SPST). Use their upper
terminals.
b. Insert the first wire (black) into the upper terminal of switch E (SPST).
c. Insert the second return wire (black) into the lower terminals of switch E
(SPST).
d. Insert the third return wire (black) into the lower terminals of switch F (SPST).
e. Insert the fourth return wire (black) into the upper terminals of switch G (3-
way). f. Insert the two traveler wires (red) into the lower terminal 1 and 3 of
switch G (3-way).

9. Utility Box with 4-way Switch

a. Insert the first two-traveler wires into the upper terminals 3 and 1 of switch H
(4-way).
b. Insert the second two-traveler wires into the lower terminals 4 and 2 of switch
H (4-way).

10. Junction Box with Splices

a. Splice all wires (white) together.
b. Splice all traveler wires into two separate lines.
c. Splice the return wires (black) from switch C (SPST) to receptacle B.
d. Splice together all the wires from the circuit breaker, switch C (SPST), and
junction box 11.
e. Splice return wires (black) from receptacle A to junction box 11.

11. Junction Box with Splices

a. Splice all wires (white) together.
b. Splice the traveler wires per line from:
• Switch D (3-way) to switch H (4-way). Use the first two-tied traveler wires
connected to the switch H.
• Switch G (3-way) to switch H (4-way). Use the second two-tied traveler wires
connected to the switch H.
c. Splice the return wires (black) from switch E (SPST) to receptacle D.
d. Splice the return wires (black) from switch F (SPST) to receptacle C.
e. Splice the return wires (black) from switch G (3-way) to receptacle A.
f. Splice the wires (black) from switch E (SPST) to the circuit breaker.

12. Be sure that the connections are tightened correctly.

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13. Ask your teacher for assistance in evaluating your work.

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 What’s More

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: _________________________ Yr. & Section: _______________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): ___________ Module No: _____
Name of the Activity: What’s More Date: ______

Directions: Using the figures below and colored ball pens, show the correct
connection of four lamps controlled by 1-gang, 2-gang SPST, 3-way, and 4- way
switches with duplex convenience outlet by drawing colored lines. Bulb A is
controlled in 3 locations by one 4-way switch and two 3-way switches. Bulbs
B, C, and D connected in parallel will be controlled each by a single-pole switch
and a duplex convenience outlet.

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 What I Have Learned

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: _________________________ Yr. & Section: __________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): ___________ Module No: _____
Name of the Activity: What I Have Learned Date: ______

Directions: Understanding the diagram of four lamps controlled by various switches

is more complicated than a simple circuit. What is your best way to easily
understand the correct connectivity or the flow of electricity of this type of
circuit?

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________.

Assessment

Please do not forget to write the following on your answer sheet:

Name: _________________________ Yr. & Section: __________________
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): ___________ Module No: _____
Name of the Activity: Assessment Date: ______

Directions: Read the statement carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. This task is to get the length of wires needed for installation.

A. Measure the conductors C. Mount the fixtures
B. Measure the tubings D. Outline dimensions
2. At first, electrical fixtures such as junction boxes and utility boxes are attached to
the plyboard. Which of the following tasks is being described?
A. Insert the connectors C. Mount the fixtures
B. Measure the tubings D. Outline dimensions
3. How many three-way switches will you provide if you are going to install a lamp
controlled by three-way and four-way switches?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
4. How are you going to secure all circuit breakers used for branch circuiting?
A. Use a panelboard. C. Use a lamp holder.
B. Use a junction box. D. Use a utility box.
5. What electrical fixture in all splicing activities is taken into place?
A. Panelboard C. Lamp Holder
B. Junction box D. Utility Box
6. Strip off at least ________ of insulation for terminals.
A. 5mm B. 10mm C. 15mm D. 20mm

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7. Strip off at least ________ of insulation for wire splicing.
A. 1 inch B. 2 inches C. 3 inches D. 4 inches
8. What are the first fixtures to be installed during lighting installation?
A. rigid non–metallic conduit C. boxes
B. Lamp holder D. wirings
9. What is the color of the wire to be used for grounding?
A. Red B. Black C. Yellow D. Green
10. It is used for in-house splices and joints made in the installation.
A. lamp holder B. junction box C. Utility Box D. Pull box

References

Ask the Electrician.com. “Basic Residential Electrical Wiring”. Accessed Oct. 26, 2020
https://ask-the-electrician.com/basic-home-wiring-diagrams.html

Performancewire.com. “Safety Procedures to Follow During Wire Installation”.

Accessed Oct. 26, 2020, https://www.performancewire.com/safety-
procedures-to follow-during-wireinstallation/

Wikihow.com. “How to Install Electrical Conduits”. Accessed Oct. 26, 2020,

https://www.wikihow.com/Install-Electrical-Conduits

Familyhandyman.com. “Installing PVC Conduit”. Accessed Oct. 26, 2020,

https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/installing-pvc-conduit/

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