ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES AND

MATERIALS
•Convenience outlet – device that acts
as a convenient source of electrical
energy for current consuming
appliances.
•Male plug- device inserted to a
convenience outlet to conduct electric
current.
•Lamp Holders – devices that hold
and protect the lamp.
Switch – device that connects and
disconnects the flow of electric current
in a circuit.
Fuse – a protective device that
automatically blows and cut the current
when over load or short circuit happens.
Circuit Breaker – a protective device
used to cut the current when trouble in
the circuit occurs.
Junction Box – this is where the flush
type lamp holder is attached; an
electrical material where the connections
or joints of wire are being done.
Utility Box – a metallic or plastic
material in which flush type
convenience outlet and switch are
attached.
Flat Cord – a duplex stranded wire
used for temporary wiring installation.
Electrical Wire/Conductor- electrical
material that could be stranded or solid.
Conduits/Pipes – used as a passage of
wires for protection and insulation.
Clamps – used to hold and anchor
electrical conduits in its proper
position.
Connectors – used to attach metallic or
non-metallic conduit to the junction or
utility boxes.
IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING
 II.True or False. Write T if the statement is correct and F
if false.
1. Male plug acts as a convenient source of electrical
energy.
2. Stranded wire is made of only single strand.
3. Clamps are used to hold and anchor electrical
conduits in its proper position.
4. Conduits are used as passage of wires for protection.
5. Connectors are duplex stranded wires used for
temporary wiring.
AGREEMENT

• What are the common wire splices and joints?

K to 12 Learning Module in Electrical Installation and Maintenance,
Exploratory Course (Page 18)